Legend of the Phoenix


Legend of the Phoenix is a 2019 Chinese historical romantic comedy television series starring He Hongshan, Jeremy Tsui, Cao Xiwen and Wayne Lai. Produced by Shanghai Tencent Penguin Film Culture Communication Co., Ltd and Shanghai Drama Apple Limited, it debuted on Tencent Video and myVideo on May 28, 2019. The series followed the love story between Ye Ningzhi, a travelling artist, and General Wei Guang during the Great Liang in ancient China.

Plot

During the rule of Great Liang, an artist named Ye Ningzhi performed at a banquet in front of the Empress Dowager. However, she was accused of treason by Pang Zhen, the Princess. Luckily, Ningzhi was saved by a general named Wei Guang.
Two years later, Ningzhi enters the palace and becomes the palace maid of the Empress. She witnessed the struggles of the palace and politics, and with her wits and skills survives the game of power.

Cast

Main

Production

director Wei Hantao was signed to direct the series from a script by Zhang Huabiao.
For the first time, He Hongshan acted as a leading female role and Jeremy Tsui acted as a leading male role.
Principal photography started on April 15, 2018 and wrapped on July 15, 2018.

Awards and nominations

International broadcast

RegionNetworkDatesNotes
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TVB Jade18 November - January 3 Dubbed with Cantonese