The Heroine of the Yangs
| Company type | Television drama series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television production |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong |
| Products | Television drama series |
The Heroine of the Yangs (穆桂英) is a television drama produced by ATV consisting of two seasons, broadcast in Hong Kong during 1998. The series features Amy Chan in the role of Muk Gwai-ying, a prominent figure from the Yang family legends. It is an adaptation of the traditional Generals of the Yang Family tales.
Seasons
| Season | Number of Episodes | Chinese Title | English Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 (1998) | 32 | 大破天門陣 (Daai6 Po3 Tin1 Mun4 Zan6) | Breaking the Heavenly Gate Formation |
| #2 (1998) | 28 | 十二寡婦征西 (Sap6 Ji6 Gwaa2 Fu5 Zing1 Sai1) | The Western Expedition of 12 Widows |
Plot
The narrative centers on the female warriors of the Yang family during the strife between the Song and Liu states. Amy Chan embodies Muk Gwai-ying, an essential historical character within the Yang family saga.
Production Details
Various versions of the Yang family saga have been produced throughout Hong Kong, mainland China, and other Chinese-speaking areas. The series' opening theme, "Riding Handsomely" (馬上英姿), is performed by Amy Chan, while the insert song "Everlasting Love" (情緣萬世長) features both Amy Chan and Johnny Yip.
Cast
- Note: Character names follow Cantonese romanisation.
| Actor | Character | Role Description |
|---|---|---|
| Amy Chan | Muk Gwai-ying | Appears in both seasons as the lead |
| Vincent Chiao | Yeung Jung-bou | Featured in both seasons |
| Gilbert Lam | Ye-leut Hou-nam | Present throughout both seasons |
| Annie Man | Yeung Paai-fung | Participates in both seasons |
| Chung Yeung | Yeung Jung-yuen | Appears in Season 1 only |
| Tam Bing-man | Pong Tai See | Cast member in both seasons |
| Cao Cuifen | Sheh Tai Kuan | Stars across both seasons |
| Gong Suet-far | Empress Siu | Featured in Season 1 exclusively |
| Szema Wah Lung | Chan Hei-yee |