A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Premiere:
January 1, 2001
# of Seasons: 1
# of Episodes: 25
Finale:
February 2, 2001
Original Title:
娛樂反斗星
Production Companies:
TVB
Countries:
HK
In an unexpected incident, Bai Chuangshi (played by Bobby Au-Yeung) meets Gai Yingjing (played by Sheren Tang), the daughter of a famous figure in the film industry, Gai Lan. Due to some misunderstandings between them, they have quite an unpleasant encounter. Bai Chuangshi secretly harbors feelings for the tea restaurant owner, Gu Zhenqing (played by Power Chan Kwok-Pong), but he chooses to bury this sincere affection deep within his heart. Lan Guangchang (played by Michael Tse) is a children's program host who has always dreamed of becoming a movie star. However, given his current situation, it seems his dream is still a long way off. Gai Lan sees great potential in Lan Guangchang and signs a contract with him, promising to help him rise to stardom. Unfortunately, just after the contract is signed, Gai Lan unexpectedly passes away. Helpless, Lan Guangchang has no choice but to pin his hopes for success on Gai Yingjing.
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