Where the Legend Begins

Where the Legend Begins is a 2002 Hong Kong television series produced by TVB. The series is based on the life story of Zhen Fu (Cantonese: Yan Fuk), a noble lady who lived during the Three Kingdoms period. It contains embellishments from folktales about Yan's romance with Cao Pi (Cantonese: Cho Pei) and Cao Zhi (Cantonese: Cho Chik). The series was first aired in Hong Kong on TVB Jade from 24 June to 26 July in 2002.

Where the Legend Begins
Poster
Chinese	洛神
Literal meaning	The Goddess of the Luo River
Hanyu Pinyin	Luò Shén
Jyutping	Lok3 San4
Genre	Costume drama, romance
Written by	Chan Ching-yee
Starring	Ada Choi Steven Ma Moses Chan Sonija Kwok
Opening theme	Shui Chung Sin (水中仙) performed by Steven Ma
Ending theme	Lau Sa (流沙) performed by Steven Ma and Rain Li
Composer	Joseph Koo
Country of origin	Hong Kong
Original language	Cantonese
No. of episodes	27
Production
Producer	Mui Siu-ching
Production location	Hong Kong
Camera setup	Multi camera
Running time	45 minutes (per episode)
Production company	TVB
Original release
Network	TVB Jade
Release	24 June (2002-06-24) – 26 July 2002 (2002-07-26)

Cast

Note: Some of the characters' names are in Cantonese romanisation.

Main cast

• Ada Choi as Yan Fuk
• Steven Ma as Cho Chik
• Moses Chan as Cho Pei
• Evergreen Mak as Cho Cheung
• Lau Dan as Cho Cho
• Sonija Kwok as Kwok Yun

Other cast

• Felix Lok as Sun Yuk
• Chuk Man-kwan as So Choi-yuk
• Irene Wong as Chui Fau
• Priscilla Ku as Lau Sik-sik
• Gilbert Lam as Yeung Sau
• Lam King-kong as Ting Yi
• June Chan as Yau-sin
• May Kwong as Song-yau
• Rainbow Ching Hor-wai as Lady Bin
• Michelle Fung as Lady Wong
• Wong Wai-leung as Yan Yim
• Alice Fung So-bor as Lady Cheung
• John Tang as Cho Jui
• Timothy Cheng as Sze-ma Yi
• Wah Chung-nam as Tsui Fong
• Lee Ka-ting as Ha-hau Yun
• Homer Cheung as Yu Kam
• Ngai Wai-man as Sze-ma Long
• Wong Wai-tak as Ka Hui
• Robert Siu as Wah Yam
• Lee Lung-kei as San Pei
• Lily Li as Lady San
• Mak Ka-lun as Emperor Hin
• Bruce Li Hung Kit as Kong Rong

List of featured songs

All the songs were composed by Joseph Koo while Chan Siu Kei provided the lyrics.

• Shui Chung Sin (水中仙; Water Goddess) - the opening theme song performed by Steven Ma
• Lau Sa (流沙; Quicksand) - the ending theme song performed by Steven Ma and Rain Li
• Sik Fa (惜花; Cherish the Flower) - insert song performed by Priscilla Ku

Awards and nominations

TVB Anniversary Awards (2002)

• My Favourite Character (Steven Ma)
• My Favourite Character (Ada Choi)
• Most Improved Male Artiste (Moses Chan)
• Nominated: Best Actor (Steven Ma) - Top 5
• Nominated: Best Actress (Ada Choi) - Top 5

See also

• God of River Lok
• List of media adaptations of Romance of the Three Kingdoms

External links

• Where the Legend Begins at IMDb
• (in Chinese) Where the Legend Begins official page on TVB's website