Description
- Title : The Heroine of the Yangs
- Chinese : 穆桂英
- Genre : costume drama
- Written by : Lai Chun
- Directed by : Wen Weiji
- Starring : Amy Chan, Vincent Chiao, Gilbert Lam, Annie Man, Cao Cuifen
- Opening theme : Maa Soeng Jing Zi by Amy Chan
- Composer(s) : Wong Bong-yin
- Country of origin : Hong Kong
- Original language(s) : Cantonese
- No. of seasons : 1. Breaking the Heavenly Gate Formation, 2. The Western Expedition of 12 Widows
- No. of episodes : 60
- Producer(s) : Yeung Siu-hung
- Running time : 45 minutes
- Original channel : ATV
- Original release : 1998
- Related shows : The Great General (1994)
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
- Amy Chan - Muk Gwai-ying - starred in Part 1 & 2
- Vincent Chiao - Yeung Jung-bou - starred in Part 1 & 2
- Gilbert Lam - Ye-leut Hou-nam - starred in Part 1 & 2
- Annie Man - Yeung Paai-fung starred in Part 1 & 2
- Chung Yeung - Yeung Jung-yuen - starred in Part 1
- Tam Bing-man - Pong Tai See - starred in Part 1 & 2
- Cao Cuifen - Sheh Tai Kuan - starred in Part 1 & 2
- Gong Suet-far - Empress Siu - starred in Part 1
- Szema Wah Lung - Chan Hei-yee
