The Heroine of the Yangs


The Heroine of the Yangs is a 2-season ATV series aired in Hong Kong in 1998, starring Amy Chan as the titular heroine Muk Gwai-ying of the Yang family. It is an adaptation of the Generals of the Yang Family legends.

Seasons

Season# of episodesChinese TitleEnglish Translation
#1 32大破天門陣 Breaking the Heavenly Gate Formation
#2 28十二寡婦征西 The Western Expedition of 12 Widows

Story

The story is about the women generals of the Yang Family going to wars and the power struggle between two countries Song and the Liu. Amy Chan stars as the historical character Mui Gui-ying from the ancient story of Yang's saga.

Production note

Many variations of dramas, films and Chinese Opera have been made in relation to the Yang saga stories between Hong Kong, mainland China and other Chinese speaking regions.
The opening song "Riding handsomely" was sung by Amy Chan, while the insert song: "Everlasting Love" was performed by both Amy Chan and Johnny Yip.

Cast

CastRoleDescription
Amy ChanMuk Gwai-yingstarred in Part 1 & 2
Vincent ChiaoYeung Jung-boustarred in Part 1 & 2
Gilbert LamYe-leut Hou-namstarred in Part 1 & 2
Annie ManYeung Paai-fungstarred in Part 1 & 2
Chung YeungYeung Jung-yuenstarred in Part 1
Tam Bing-manPong Tai Seestarred in Part 1 & 2
Cao CuifenSheh Tai Kuanstarred in Part 1 & 2
Gong Suet-farEmpress Siustarred in Part 1
Szema Wah LungChan Hei-yee