A Song to Remember (Chinese: 星洲之夜) is a MediaCorp Channel 8 historical-cum-musical drama which is set in the 1930s to 1940s in early Singapore before World War II. It debuted on Channel 8 on 22 November 2011 and was telecast every weekday night at 9.00 pm. It stars Qi Yuwu, Joanne Peh, Eelyn Kok, Julie Tan, Desmond Tan, Chen Hanwei & Pan Lingling as the casts of the series.
| A Song to Remember | |
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| 星洲之夜 | |
| Genre | Historical period drama Musical |
| Written by | Ang Eng Tee 洪荣狄 |
| Starring | Qi Yuwu Joanne Peh Eelyn Kok Julie Tan Desmond Tan Chen Hanwei Pan Lingling |
| Opening theme | 星洲之夜 by Mavis Hee (Yu Hong version) |
| Ending theme | 1) 我的快乐世界 (Yu Hong/Liu Jiumei versions) 2) 思念 (同游) (Yu Hong/Song Qiao'er versions) 3) 你的眼泪 (Yu Hong/Liu Jiumei versions) 4) 娘惹舞曲 (Liu Jiumei version) 5) 花样霓虹 (Song Qiao'er/Liu Jiumei versions) 6) 当代花木兰 (Yu Hong version) 7) 若即若离 (Song Qiao'er version) 8)天涯歌女 (Original/Remix) (Liu Jiumei version) 9) 四季歌 (Liu Jiumei version) 10) 夜上海 (Yu Hong/Song Qiao'er/Hua-gu/Liu Jiumei versions) |
| Country of origin | Singapore |
| Original language | Chinese |
| No. of episodes | 30 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Chia Mien Yang 谢敏洋 |
| Running time | approx. 45 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | Mediacorp Channel 8 |
| Release | 22 November 2011 – 2 January 2012 |
It was reported that the scriptwriter Ang Ee Tee took several years to complete the script of this drama. Despite large amounts of resources and money pumped in for the production and promotion of this serial,[1] the drama was not well received by the audience when it was broadcast. Many perceived the show to be boring and slow-paced, and the acting skills of some of the main cast members were heavily criticised.[2] This drama ranked 9th (out of 11 dramas at the 9 pm slot) in the Year 2011 viewership ratings, coming in one of the last.[3] On the other hand, smaller-scale productions such as Love Thy Neighbour managed to clinch the top spot.
Cast
edit| Cast | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Qi Yuwu 戚玉武 |
Mo Liguang 莫李光 |
Violinist One of Ba-jie's tenants Ba-jie's Nephew |
| Desmond Tan 陈泂江 |
Luo Xiaoxiao 罗小小 |
Luo Dada's younger brother a Rickshaw Man |
| Chen Hanwei 陈汉玮 |
Xu Kun 许昆 |
Main Villain Tycoon |
| Joanne Peh 白薇秀 |
Yu Hong 于红 |
Song Qiao-er's Musical rival |
| Pan Lingling 潘玲玲 |
Aunt Hua 花姑 |
Addressed as "Uncle Hua" |
| Eelyn Kok 郭蕙雯 |
Song Qiao-er 宋桥儿 |
Main Villain Yu Hong's Musical rival |
| Julie Tan 陈欣淇 |
Liu Jiumei 刘九妹 |
Hua-gu's adopted daughter Soda Girl |
| Jin Yinji 金银姬 |
Ba-jie 八姐 |
Landlady Brothel owner Mo Liguang's Aunt |
| Priscelia Chan 曾诗梅 |
Aunt Sweet Potato 番薯嫂 |
Opium's wife |
| Rayson Tan 陈泰铭 |
Black Snake 黑蛇 |
Aunt Snake's husband Killed Hua-gu's ex-boyfriend |
| Pamelyn Chee 齐騛 |
Su Yingying 苏盈盈 |
Chen Ji's ex-mistress |
| Yao Wenlong 姚彣隆 |
Luo Dada 罗大大 |
Luo Xiaoxiao's older brother a Rickshaw Man |
| Wang Yuqing 王昱清 |
Chen Ji 陈计 |
Villain |
| Cynthia Koh 许美珍 |
Aunt Snake 蛇嫂 |
Black Snake's wife |
| Sing Chew 石欣卉 |
Xiao Man 小曼 |
Song Qiao-er's companion |
| Kimberly Chia 谢静仪 |
Xiao Cui 小翠 |
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| May Phua 潘淑欽 |
Yi Shi Niang 医师娘 | Physician's wife |
| Li Tian Le | Xiao Yue 小月 |
Awards and nominations
editThis series garnered eight nominations in the performance category for Star Awards 2012, five in Show 1 and three in Show 2. Results were announced on 22 and 29 April 2012 during which the award ceremony was televised live on MediaCorp TV Channel 8. The other dramas nominated for Best Drama Series were Secrets for Sale, Kampong Ties, C.L.I.F., and On the Fringe, and Best Theme Songs were Secrets for Sale, Kampong Ties, The Oath, and Devotion.[needs update]
Star Awards 2012
edit| Accolades | Award | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Awards 2012 Show 1 红星大奖2012 上半场 | Best Theme Song 最佳主题曲 | 《星洲之夜》 by Mavis Hee | Nominated |
| Best Director | Leong Lye Lin | Nominated | |
| Best Cameraman | Tommy Lee | Won | |
| Best Set Design | Ho Hock Choon | Nominated | |
| Best Drama Editing | Koh Kah Yen | Nominated | |
| Rocket Award 年度飞跃奖 |
Desmond Tan 陈泂江 |
Won | |
| Star Awards 2012 Show 2 红星大奖2012 下半场 | Best Drama Serial 最佳电视剧 | A Song to Remember | Nominated |
| Best Supporting Actor 最佳男配角 | Chen Hanwei 陈汉玮 | Nominated | |
| Rayson Tan 陈泰铭 | Nominated |
A Song to Remember was one of three dramas parodied in a skit during the awards ceremony with ceremony co-host Lee Teng as "director". Guo Liang played villain Xu Kun, Quan Yi Fong played Yu Hong and Dennis Chew played Mo Liguang. The criticism of the series being to melodramatic was referenced throughout as Guo repeatedly complains about how Quan's character Yu Hong speaks her lines "too slowly" and Lee comments that Mo is "too expressionless".
Trivia
edit- In 2011, Dai Xiangyu chose to return to China for filming a co-production drama Precious. He played Ling Zhi Chu in Precious. As a result, Qi Yuwu replaced him to play the role of Mo Li Guang, as the male lead despite being too old for the early 20s role .
- The Singapore theatre's name is "Paramoun" compared to "Paramount".
- This drama was supposed to be an anniversary drama. It was however also added as an end-year blockbuster as the episodes were broadcast.
- This drama would be the first drama to have an all-new credits reel layout.
- Married couple Alan Tern and Priscelia Chan play husband and wife for the second time.
- Chen Hanwei's first villainous role.
Overseas broadcast
edit| Country of Broadcast | Broadcasting Network | Debut | Finale | Preceded by | Followed by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | Astro Shuang Xing | 22 March 2012 | 3 May 2012 | Double Bonus | Rescue 995 |
| Astro AEC | 29 August 2012 | 9 October 2012 |
References
edit- ^ "'A Song To Remember 星洲之夜' Story Unveiled & Casting Begins!". Paul Chan Bagua. 17 January 2011. Archived from the original on 1 July 2012. Retrieved 22 February 2012.
- ^ "Does Joanne Peh even deserve a nomination?". Media Chat. 1 February 2012. Archived from the original on 9 April 2018. Retrieved 22 February 2012.
- ^ "《四个门牌一个梦》夺收视冠军 《星洲之夜》失利". xinmsn. 18 January 2012. Archived from the original on 19 January 2012. Retrieved 22 February 2012.