Silver Spoon, Sterling Shackles
Silver Spoon, Sterling Shackles is a Hong Kong television drama produced by Television Broadcasts Limited under executive producer Chong Wai-kin. The drama follows the lives of a large, rich, and influential Chinese family living in 1920s and 1930s colonial Hong Kong.
Cast and characters
Chung family (鍾家)
- Damian Lau portrays Sir Arthur Chung, JP the patriarch of the Chung family with four wives; the first ethnic Chinese barrister.
- Mary Hon as Koo Sam-lan portrays the first wife of Sir Arthur Chung. She dies in episode 39.
- Idy Chan portrays Aisin Gioro Yee-yin, a Manchu ex-princess of the fallen Qing dynasty; the second wife of Sir Arthur. She is the oldest daughter of Pak's character, and sister of Aisin Gioro Yee-hei; also the love interest of Chai Yat-fai. She leaves Sir Arthur Chung for Chai Yat-Fai in episode 36."
- Elena Kong portrays Yvonne Yik, the third wife of Sir Arthur. They later divorce after she has an affair with Muk Shui.
- Tavia Yeung portrays Hong Tsz-kwan a famous Peking opera daomadan singer known by the stage name Sai Fenghuang, who eventually becomes Sir Arthur's fourth wife, then divorces, and later remarries Sir Arthur as his only wife.
- Kenneth Ma portrays Charles Chung, Chung's eldest son, also a barrister and husband to Kwai Siu-Yau.
- Rebecca Zhu portrays Kwai Siu-Yau, the wife of Kai-sun, a role that was originally meant for Fala Chen.
- Vincent Wong as Jimmy Chung, Chung's illegitimate son.
- Sire Ma portrays Elaine Chung, Chung's eldest daughter.
- Suki Lam portrays Chung Ho-ching, Chung's second daughter.
- Alvin Lau portrays Chung Kai-hei, Chung's youngest son.
Fok family (霍家)
- Bill Chan portrays Philip Fok, a rival barrister to Sir Arthur.
- Corinna Chamberlain portrays Sylvia, the wife of Philip.
- Stefan Wong portrays Lester Fok, Philip's son who dies as a result of heartbroken due to rejection of his love by Elaine Chung.
Aisin Gioro family (愛新覺羅家)
- Pak Yan portrays Siu Wan-sin, the mother of Aisin Gioro Yee-yin, and Aisin Gioro Yee-hei.
- Sammy Sum portrays Aisin Gioro Yee-hei. He is the younger brother of Aisin Gioro Yee-yin.
Other characters
- Ron Ng portrays Kam Muk-Shui Part of the adoptive family of Siu-Yau, and initially her love interest. He later has an affair with Sir Arthur's third wife, Yvonne.
- Ben Wong portrays Chai Yat-Fai, a businessman who is in love with Aisin Gioro Yee-Yin. His leg is amputated after being violently beaten up by Jimmy Chung in episode 25.
- Savio Tsang portrays Poon Hok-kei, Chung's assistant.
- Jess Sum portrays Suen Fei-Fei a Peking opera singer specializing in scholar-warrior characters. Also, a best friend to Hong Chi Kwan.
- Adrian Chau portrays Yung Dat Chi, a young cop who becomes Sir Arthur's son-in-law and husband to Chung Ho Yee.
- Bella Lam portrays Kwai Siu-Yu, the younger sister of Siu-Yau.
- Charmaine Li portrays Choi Yuet, a maid of Chung family who married Jimmy Chung.
- JJ Jia as Chiu Dan-dan
Awards and nominations
- Won: Best Actress
- Nominated: Best Drama
- Nominated: Best Actor, Top 5
- Nominated: Best Supporting Actor
- Nominated: Best Supporting Actress
- Nominated: My Favourite Male Character
- Nominated: My Favourite Female Character
- Nominated: Most Improved Male Artiste
Viewership ratings
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