118 (TV series)
| 118 | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | 要要发 |
| Genre |
Socio-drama Dramedy Family Sitcom |
| Written by | Ang Eng Tee 洪荣狄 |
| Directed by |
Huang Fengfei 黄芬菲 Lin Mingzhe 林明哲 |
| Starring |
Chew Chor Meng Pan Lingling Dennis Chew Ya Hui Xu Bin Hong Ling Sheila Sim Chen Tianwen Liu Lingling Chen Hanwei Cavin Soh Carrie Wong |
| Opening theme | 够力够力 by Jack Neo |
| Ending theme |
1) 够力够力 by Jack Neo 2)118 by Chew Chor Meng, Chen Hanwei, Cavin Soh, Dennis Chew, Xu Bin, Ya Hui, Pan Lingling, Dawn Yeoh & Liu Lingling 3) 重來 by Cavin Soh & Chew Chor Meng 4) 最美的旅行 by Ruth Kueo 魏妙如 5) 明信片 by Wu Hui Bing 吳惠冰 & Matthew Teng |
| Country of origin | Singapore |
| Original language(s) | Mandarin, with some English dialogue |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 255 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Location(s) |
Mediacorp Caldecott Hill Studio 6 Outdoor Location |
| Running time | 22 minutes (without advertisements) |
| Production company(s) | Mediacorp |
| Release | |
| Original network | Mediacorp Channel 8 |
| Original release | October 20, 2014 – October 16, 2015 |
| Chronology | |
| Followed by | Life - Fear Not |
| Related shows | 118 II (2016 - Present) |
| External links | |
| Website | |
118 also known as (要要发) is a 255 episode half-hour long-running drama series produced by Mediacorp Channel 8, written by Ang Eng Tee and executive produced by Paul Yuen and Chong Liung Man. It stars Chew Chor Meng, Pan Lingling, Dennis Chew, Ya Hui, Xu Bin, Hong Ling,Sheila Sim, Carrie Wong, Chen Tianwen, Liu Lingling, Chen Hanwei & Cavin Soh as the main casts of the series. Set against the backdrop of a coffee shop in Tiong Bahru, the drama offers a light-hearted social commentary on current topics with relatable characters and incidents.[1]
These episodes will have a short turnaround time so as to showcase the most recent topics, the first for the channel. Viewers will also be able to submit incidents around them as story ideas to be incorporated in the show. Viewers may call 63503118 to submit their ideas.[2]
The show replaced the second half of the 7.00 pm drama timeslot, airing weekdays from October 20, 2014, 7.30 pm to 8.00 pm, premiering together with news-current affairs programme Hello Singapore. The series is also partly sponsored by the Media Development Authority of Singapore.118 is repeated every weekday at 9.30 am to 10am.
On 7 February 2015, in the Love 97.2FM CNY Reunion Dinner 2015 event, it was announced that the series was picked up for an additional 80 episodes, from the initial 190 episodes, for a total of 270 episodes. It was confirmed that the series would be picked up for an additional 65 episodes for a total of 255 episodes.[3]
No new episodes were aired between 23 and 27 March 2015 during the period of National Mourning. The show is pre-empted to air the 'live' political forum Singapore Votes 2015 - Your Vote Matters on 1 September 2015; in return, 2 episodes were aired back-to-back on 11 September 2015.
118 casts were the 3rd last batch to use Caldecott Hill, Mediacorp Campus Studio 6 before Mediacorp moves to its new home at one-north.
Plot
Hong Daming (Chew Chor Meng) is a positive and generous man. As his coffee shop and house number are both "118", the people around him gave him the nickname of "118" (or 要要发), much to his delight. Together with his wife, Liu Meimei (Pan Lingling), he makes a living by running the coffee-shop, and are well known in Tiong Bahru. Whenever someone is in need, they would always seek Daming for help.
His family lives in a 3-room flat, which was built in pre-war years, above the coffee shop. He has 4 children. The children are named Hong Shunfeng (Dennis Chew), Hong Shunshui (Xu Bin), Hong Jinzhi (Ya Hui) and Hong Yuye (Somaline Ang).
Having 6 people living in a 3-room flat is cramped-up enough, yet he also rents out a room to "Ah Niang", a middle-aged man whose original name is Li Weiliang (Chen Hanwei). Weiliang studied fashion design in France, but circumstances led him to simply run a stall in 118's coffee-shop, selling dumplings with the recipe that his mother left for him.
Weiliang was not the only addition to the cramped flat. Later, Meimei's elder sister – Liu Jiejie (Liu Lingling) and her family also came to live with 118 when her husband, Zhang Tiancheng's (Chen Tianwen) business failed. Daming's own younger sister, Hong Shanshan (Sheila Sim), and her daughter also came to live with him "temporarily" when her husband disappeared mysteriously. Kind-hearted by nature, Daming felt that they must have come to him because they were at their wit's end. He would rather make room for them by having his own sons sleep in the living room, than to chase them away heartlessly.
As such, the story unfolds with this myriad of personalities living under the same roof and hanging around the 118 coffee-shop, where many dramatic yet comedic events took place…
"118" presents the positive side of a Singaporean – passionate, practical, caring, resilient, faithful, tolerant and forward-looking – while also touching on the lesser side of our personalities. Through the dramatic play of events, we are able to see ourselves in the many characters, who are in fact a mirror of the good and bad sides of all of us.
Opening sequence (ep 1-127)
The sequence begins with all the skyscrapers and the HDB flats unfolding from the city skyline to the 118 coffeeshop.
In the coffeeshop, we can see Hong Daming's family - Daming brewing coffee, Meimei sweeping the floor, their children talking to each other with Jinzhi preparing breakfast, Yuye making up and Shunshui talking on the phone. The scene folds to Weiliang standing outside a restaurant and bowing down, holding a tray of dumplings on his right hand. At this time, Shanshan and Viveka (Sun Yi En) enters the scene on a bicycle, surprising Weiliang and spilling the dumplings. Shanshan attends to Viveka; at this time, Weiliang covers his nose with his finger, due to her smelliness. When Zhigao (Cavin Soh), on his taxi arrives and is calling, Weiliang and Shanshan start to look away from each other. Later, Meimei and Jiejie, the Ang Mo Kio sisters, perform at 118 getai.
Later, Shunfeng is seen strolling happily in a back alley, and starts to run when Meiyou (Roy Li) chases him in hot pursuit. In the nick of time, Shunshui arrives in his car as they run along the HDB corridor, during which Shunfeng hops on the car and they escape. Back at the coffeeshop, Jinzhi is seen tossing noodles at her wonton noodle stall. Later outside, Jinzhi and Yuye see Zhihao (Charles Lee) arriving with a pizza on his hand, and spins when Jinzhi kicks his bum. Jinzhi and Zhihao recognize each other. At the park, Weiliang sees Max Chan (Benjamin Heng) and Sijia (Priscelia Chan) walk past together hand-in-hand, and is heartbroken.
Shanshan appears by Weiliang's side to try to cheer him up. Meanwhile, Tiancheng (Chen Tianwen), Jiejie, and Zhenhui (Nick Teo) are seen moving with luggages; with Jiejie handling the bulk of them. Tiancheng, with only his phone in hand, tells Jiejie and Zhenhui to hurry up. At the same time, Shunshui offers Ada (Chloe Wang) tickets for two to watch a film; Ada takes the ticket and steps one of her high heels on Shunshui, after which, brings him closer and kissing him. This creates a heart-shaped love (paper-fold) which flies all the way to Keke (Dawn Yeoh) and Clinton's (Zhang Zhenhuan) residence, where they have wine at the balcony.
The sequence ends with the cast outside the coffeeshop and celebrate after the logo for 118 is being decorated.
Opening sequence (ep 128-255)
There is a new opening sequence for the show beginning from episode 128. Instead of beginning from the city skyline, it goes into the HDB buildings and then to the 118 coffeeshop. Cast who did not appear this time round were Ada and Max Chan, while new additions to the sequence are Ke'ai (Carrie Wong), Jiabao (Lawrence Wong), Meizhen (Sora Ma) and Jingui (Yeo Thiam Hock).
In the living/dining room, Tiancheng, Jiejie, Shanshan, Viveka and Zhenhui are having dinner at the table together. The scene zooms out to show Weiliang (in facial mask), Jinzhi, Daming (seated), Meimei (seated), Shunfeng, Shunshui and Yuye (seated) at the couches, where Jinzhi breaks a huge wind. At 118 Street, Shunshui calls Ke'ai off for being stupid. They see Keke at the other corner, harassed by Clinton's apologies and sweet-talking.
Weiliang, Sijia, Shanshan and Viveka are happily together at the park, with Zhigao standing at a corner. Jinzhi expresses her concern when Meiyou hurts himself at his provision store. Meimei comes with Daming and picks up an argument with Meiyou. At the food centre, Shunfeng senses Jiabao and Meizhen walking together happily behind him. Shunfeng is disappointed, and Jiabao expresses his delight. At the back alley, Tiancheng is so obsessed with money so much to the point where Zhenhui, Jiejie, Keke and Ke'ai get peeved and ignore him.
In the kitchen, Daming sings a love song for Meimei; Shunfeng enters and gives them a bouquet of flowers. Shunshui, Jinzhi and Yuye, who are also gathering behind, gets surprised. Down at Pizza@119, Jiabao sees Zhihao reunited with Jinzhi and Yuye and quarrels with him, irritating Tiancheng. Tiancheng serves pizza and coffee; the setting changes to show the cast having breakfast at the coffeeshop.
After Daming and Meimei greet everyone, they gather everyone outside the coffeeshop, as the logo for 118 is being decorated, to celebrate.
Cast
Hong (Daming) family
| Cast | Role | Description | Episodes Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chew Chor Meng 周初明 | Hong Daming 洪达明 | 118 / Fa-ge (发哥 / 明哥), Lobang King Younger version portrayed by Liang Qicheng Teenage version portrayed by Xu Bin Liu Meimei's husband Hong Shunshui's father Wang Shunfeng, Hong Jinzhi and Wang Yuye's adoptive father Hong Shanshan's elder brother Li Weiliang's landlord Owner of the "118" coffee-shop Viveka's godfather Vivian's adoptive father and godfather Assistant Liaison Officer of the Neighbourhood Watch Zone Arranged by Simon's steward to visit Shunshui in the room, and got locked in episode 116, later requested a call to the "118" coffee-shop | 1-15, 17, 19-28, 30-38, 41-44, 46-50, 52-55, 58-61, 63-68, 70-74, 76-80, 82, 84-94, 96-122, 124-130, 139-255 |
| Pan Lingling 潘玲玲 | Liu Meimei 刘媚媚 | Small Ang Mo Kio, Mrs 118 / Aunt Fa (发嫂 / 明嫂) Lady Boss of the "118" coffee-shop Younger version portrayed by Huang Shi Qing Teenage version portrayed by Foo Fangrong Hong Daming's wife Hong Jinzhi and Hong Shunshui's mother Wang Shunfeng and Wang Yuye's adoptive mother Liu Jiejie's younger sister Viveka and Vivian's godmother Hong Shanshan's sister-in law Li Weiliang's landlady Zhang Meiyou's ex-lover Lady Boss of the "118" coffee-shop | 1-36, 38-39, 41-48, 58-61, 63-68, 70-74, 76-82, 84-94, 96-255 |
| Dennis Chew 周崇庆 | Wang Shunfeng 王顺风 | Younger version portrayed by Alston Yeo Wang Fudi's son Wang Fuhai's nephew Hong Daming and Liu Meimei's adopted son Wang Yuye's elder brother Hong Jinzhi and Hong Shunshui's adopted brother Hong Shanshan's adopted Nephew Viveka's god-brother Vivian's adopted brother and god-brother Kopi boy that works in "118" coffee-shop Chen Meizhen's ex-classmate & boyfriend Likes Xu Zhen and Chen Meizhen | 1-6, 8, 10-23, 25-36, 38, 41-45, 47-50, 52-60, 62-66, 68-79, 81-82, 84-120, 122, 124-126, 128-255 |
| Ya Hui 雅慧 | Hong Jinzhi 洪金枝 | Just-so-happens (恰恰好) Zhang Meiyou and Liu Meimei's daughter Hong Shunshui's elder sister Hong Daming's adopted daughter Wang Shunfeng and Wang Yuye's adoptive sister Hong Shanshan's adoptive niece Viveka's god-sister Vivian's adopted sister and god-sister Zhang Jiabao's and Li Zhihao's love interest Zhang Jiabao's childhood friend Wonton noodle stall owner Wang Yu Ye's rival in love Found out she is Zhang Meiyou's biological daughter in episode 140 | 1-18, 20-32, 34-36, 38-39, 41-45, 47-68, 70-78, 80-255 |
| Xu Bin 徐彬 | Hong Shunshui 洪顺水 | Small Lobang King, Simon, Water, Stay Away From You (生人勿近), 118 Junior (小118) Hong Daming and Liu Meimei's son Hong Jinzhi's younger brother Wang Shunfeng and Wang Yuye's adoptive brother Car dealer and property agent Hong Shanshan's nephew Viveka's god-brother Vivian's adopted sister and god-brother Liked Ada and Keke Simon's, Zhihao's and Clinton's rival in love In love with Zhang Ke'ai Engaged to Zhang Ke'ai Accused of molesting a female customer, and got locked by Simon's steward in the room in episode 116 Successfully proposed to Zhang Ke'ai | 1-3, 6-8, 10-16, 20-22, 25-27, 32-36, 38-41, 44-45, 47-48, 50-51, 54-59, 62-64, 68-69, 71-72, 75, 77, 79, 82-84, 86-93, 96-100, 103-107, 109-113, 116-124, 127-255 |
| Somaline Ang 洪凌 | Wang Yuye 王玉叶 | Julie, Just-younger-sister (恰妹妹), NG18 Wang Fudi's daughter Wang Fuhai's niece Hong Daming and Liu Meimei's adopted daughter Wang Shunfeng's younger sister Hong Jinzhi and Hong Shunshui's adopted sister Hong Shanshan's adoptive niece Polytechnic student Zhang Ke Ai and Hong Jinzhi's rival in love | 1-3, 6-7, 10-16, 20-22, 24-26, 30-32, 36-38, 41-42, 45, 47-48, 50, 52-58, 63-66, 68, 71-73, 76, 81-82, 89-106, 108-113, 115-123, 125-138, 140, 148-255 |
Zhang (Tiancheng) family
| Cast | Role | Description | Episodes Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chen Tianwen 陈天文 | Zhang Tiancheng 张天成 | Main Villain of part two Old Zhang (老张) Liu Jiejie's husband Zhang Ke Ke, Zhang Ke Ai and Zhang Zhenhui's father Former owner of Pizza@119 Jiahui's ex-husband Li Weiliang's enemy Met with a hit-and-run accident with Cardboard Granny in episodes 124 and 125 Revealed Jinzhi to be Zhang Meiyou's biological daughter in episode 140 Went to jail for a month Returned early on parole Claimed that he had developed inner energy after his release | 4-5, 8-15, 18, 20-21, 23, 28, 30, 33-34, 37, 40, 44, 46, 48-58, 61-64, 67-70, 72-76, 80, 82-85, 87, 90-92, 94, 99-103, 105-106, 108, 110-118, 120-121, 124-126, 128-150, 159-255 |
| Liu Lingling 刘玲玲 | Liu Jiejie 刘洁洁 | Big Ang Mo Kio, My Curse from the Star (来自衰星的你), Jiejie Liu Younger version portrayed by Huang Jia Qi Teenage version portrayed by Leron Heng Zhang Tiancheng's wife Zhang Zhenhui's mother Liu Meimei's elder sister New owner of Pizza@119 from episode 114 | 4-5, 8-14, 18, 20-22, 28, 30, 33-34, 37, 39, 44, 47-59, 61-64, 67-73, 75, 80, 83-85, 87, 90-92, 94, 99-102, 105-106, 108, 111-114, 116-117, 132-255 |
| Dawn Yeoh 姚懿珊 | Zhang Keke 张可可 | Ms Gorgeous (美女老师), Chocolate (巧克力) Zhang Tiancheng and Jiahui's daughter Zhang Ke Ai and Zhang Zhenhui's elder sister Clinton Li's girlfriend Shunshui's mentor Shunshui's love interest Zhang Ke Ai and Ada's rival in love Hong Shunshui's partner in work and in their aim to get their first 1 million before 30 | 8-11, 18, 23-24, 39-40, 44, 47-48, 51, 54-57, 62, 67-69, 83-84, 86, 91, 93, 100, 102-103, 106, 110, 114, 119, 122, 142-255 |
| Nick Teo 张鈞淯 | Zhang Zhenhui 张振辉 | Tommy, Mr Irritating Zhang Tiancheng and Liu Jiejie's son Zhang Ke Ai's older brother Zhang Keke's younger brother Eve's ex-boyfriend, Vivian's love interest Private university student Previously involved in a money laundering case, but turned into prosecution witness | 8-14, 18, 20-22, 28-30, 44, 47, 49-51, 54, 64, 67, 73, 79-80, 82, 84-85, 87, 90, 94, 97, 100-101, 105-106, 108-113, 116-118, 123, 133-145, 160, 162-255 |
| Carrie Wong 黄思恬 | Zhang Ke Ai 张可爱 | One and Only (天下无双), Chicken Poop (鸡屎), Angeline, Adorable Chicken Poop (可爱鸡屎) Zhang Tiancheng and Yue E's daughter, only met him twice before first appearance Zhang Ke Ke and Zhang Zhenhui's younger sister Lin Zhigao and Er-gu's tenant Hong Shunshui's love interest and best friend Engaged to Hong Shunshui Liu Jiejie's getai partner Ada's roommate and best friend In love with Hong Shunshui Liu Meimei's friend Ada and Zhang Ke Ke's rival in love Liu Jiejie's niece Dance hostess Under Hong-gu's care to be a dance hostess Works at a nightclub Eric's woman; kept by Eric for half a year Wang Yuye's colleague and rival Plays Bai Meigui in Life - Fear Not | 50-65, 71-72, 75, 79, 81-84, 86-87, 90-101, 106-117, 120-122, 124, 126-134, 137-142, 174-175, 204, 209-255 |
Hong (Shanshan) family
| Cast | Role | Description | Episodes Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheila Sim 沈惠怡 | Hong Shanshan 洪姗姗 | Small Durian (小榴莲), King Kong Hong Daming's younger sister Hong Shunshui's Aunt Wang Shunfeng, Hong Jinzhi and Wang Yuye's adoptive aunt Vivian's adoptive Aunt and God-aunt Liu Meimei's sister-in law Alex's ex-girlfriend Li Weiliang's love interest | 18-20, 22-26, 29, 32, 34, 36-37, 41-43, 46-50, 53-54, 56-57, 60-62, 65-68, 70, 76-77, 81-82, 84-93, 95-96, 98, 102, 104-112, 115, 118-121, 123-181, 200, 207-255 |
| Sun Yi En 孙艺恩 | Viveka Lee | Little Imp, Dog Poop (狗大便) Alex Lee's daughter Hong Shanshan's stepdaughter/younger sister Hong Daming and Liu Meimei's god-daughter Wang Shunfeng, Hong Jinzhi, Hong Shunshui, Wang Yuye and Vivian's god-sister Diagnosed with autism Li Weiliang and Lin Zhigao's frenemy | 9-10, 12-26, 29, 32, 34, 36, 41-43, 46-50, 53-54, 57, 61-62, 68, 70, 76, 82, 85-86, 90-91, 93, 96, 98, 102, 105, 109-112, 121, 124, 144-255 |
Lin (Zhigao) family
| Cast | Role | Description | Episodes Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choy Peng Hoy 蔡平开 | Er-gu 二姑 | Lin Zhigao's mother Suffers from kidney disease Ex-female nurse Zhang Ke Ai and Ada's landlady Had three suitors | 17, 29, 37, 42, 46, 53, 64, 82, 87-88, 90-91, 95, 107, 109-110, 255 |
| Cavin Soh 苏智诚 | Lin Zhigao 林志高 | Hong Daming's best friend Xie Limei's husband Zhang Ke Ai and Ada's landlord Carrie's foster father | 17-20, 22-23, 29, 37, 42-43, 46-47, 53, 56-60, 64-66, 68, 70, 76-77, 81-82, 84-85, 87-93, 95, 102, 104-107, 109-111, 118-120, 123, 125-255 |
| Youyi 有懿 | Xie Limei 谢丽美 | Supporting Antagonist of part two May Chia Zhigao's wife Zhigao's cab friend's sister Addicted to gambling Lucas's ex-lover; constantly exploited by Lucas Carrie's mother Ex-model; went to casino to gamble when she was do perform on stage on a cruise Stole money from Hong Shanshan and other models and embezzled $100,000 from her company Detested by Hong Shanshan and Er-gu | 127, 130-255 |
| Nicole Law 刘宜梦 | Carrie | Lucas Chew and Xie Limei's daughter Lin Zhigao's foster daughter |
Li (Chengfeng) family
| Cast | Role | Description | Episodes Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| 李健汉 | James | Rose's ex-husband Clinton Li and Ella Li's father | 103, |
| Zhu Yuye 朱玉叶 | Rose | Clinton Li and Ella Li's mother | 24, 48, 67-68, 91, 103, 114, |
| Zhang Zhenhuan 张振寰 | Clinton Li Chengfeng 李承锋 | President Clinton (克林顿) Ella Li's elder brother Zhang Ke Ke's boyfriend Hong Shunshui's rival in love | 18, 23-24, 40, 44, 47, 51, 55-57, 68, 75, 77, 86, 91, 102-103, 106, 114, |
| Seraph Sun 孙欣佩 | Ella Li | Clinton Li's younger sister Albert's wife | 24, 40, 48, 55 (voice), 67-68, 75, 77, 91, 103, 114, |
| 柯迪宏 | Albert | Ella's husband | 91, 103, |
Li (Zhihao) family
| Cast | Role | Description | Episodes Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Mok 莫健发 | Li Kuncheng 李昆诚 | Li Zhihao's father (Deceased - episode 145) | 71 |
| Tin Wai Wai 陈慧慧 | Huang Mei 黄枚 | Li Zhihao's mother Li Kuncheng's third wife | 31, 33, 71, 88, 98 (voice), 145, 147- |
| Charles Lee 李家庆 | Li Zhihao 李志浩 | Rascal (臭小子), Bruce Lee Original name Richard Lee Hong Jinzhi's love interest and boyfriend Former worker at Pizza@119 Rich man son Graduated from the Columbia University Zhang Jiabao's rival in love | 6-7, 15-16, 24, 27-28, 31, 34, 39, 41, 43-44, 46, 49, 51-52, 54-57, 61-63, 65-68, 70-74, 76, 78, 80-84, 88-91, 94-95, 98, 107, 143-145, 153- |
Chen (Meizhen) family
| Cast | Role | Description | Episodes Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chen Tianxiang 陈天祥 | Uncle Chen 陈伯 | Old Chen (老陈) Hong Daming's old neighbour Provision shop owner Chen Meizhen's grandfather | 15, 43, 50, 53, 56, 58-59, 62, 77, 85, 87, 92, 100-101, 105-106, 115, 118, 144 |
| Sora Ma 马艺瑄 | Chen Meizhen 陈美珍 | Ah Zhen (阿珍) Wang Shunfeng's ex-classmate, girlfriend and love interest Uncle Chen's granddaughter Younger version portrayed by Chloe Ng | 16 (younger only) 53-56, 58-59, 62, 74-75, 85, 88, 92, 101-105, 108-109, 116-118, 125-126, 144, 147-148, 156- |
Zhang (Jiabao) family
| Cast | Role | Description | Episodes Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeo Thiam Hock 杨添福 | Zhang Jingui 张金贵 | Ah Gui (阿贵), Crazy Gui (头疯贵), Caveman (山顶洞人) Zhang Jiabao's father Previously jailed in Changi Prison for 10 years; worked as a chef during his imprisonment Works at Pizza @ 119 | 108, 112-115, 120-122, 127- |
| Lawrence Wong 王冠逸 | Zhang Jiabao 张家宝 | Xiaobao (小宝) Hong Jinzhi's childhood friend and love interest Regular patron of 118 Li Zhihao's rival in love Wang Shunfeng and Chen Meizhen's friend Chen Meizhen's love interest Zhang Jingui's son Wang Shunfeng's rival in love | 39, 41, 43-44, 48-50, 55, 57, 62-63, 70-71, 74-77, 83, 85, 88, 90-92, 102-108, 112-114, 118, 120-121, 126, 128- |
Zhang (Meiyou) family
| Cast | Role | Description | Episodes Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ang Twa Bak 洪大目 | Granny Egg 鸡蛋婆 | Zhang Meiyou's mother Sells eggs at the market Pioneer Generation member Died after seeing Meiyou, Jinzhi, Meimei and Sister Blossom (Deceased - episode 252) | 2-3, 6-9, 12-13, 17, 27, 38-39, 44-45, 66-67, 73, 78, 80-81, 88, 90, 97, 108, 139-140, 172 |
| Li Feihui 黎沸挥 | Zhang Meiyou 张没友 | Main antagonist of part one Terence Cao (曹国辉), Unfilial son (不孝子), I'm a Good Man (我是好人), Li Nanxing (李南星) Original name Li Mingfa (李明发) Granny Egg's son Hong Jinzhi's biological father Liu Meimei's ex-lover Ex-getai performer Suffered from amnesia as a result from a struggle with a thief Restored his memory in episode 90 Zhang Jingui's enemy Teenage version portrayed by Sugie Phua | 1-5, 7-9, 11-13, 27-28, 39, 43-45, 49, 51, 61, 63, 66-68, 70-74, 78, 80-81, 90, 97-98, 102, 108-109, 112, 114-116, 120-122, 125-126, 128- |
Other characters
| Cast | Role | Description | Episodes Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chen Hanwei 陈汉玮 | Li Weiliang 李伟良 | Ah Niang/Ah Liang (阿娘/阿良) / Uncle Niang (Uncle娘) / Dumpling Niang (粽子娘), Old Monster (老妖怪), Sissy (娘娘腔), Brother Wei (伟哥), Alex Lee, See-The-Play (屎大别), Niangniang (娘娘) Hong Daming and Liu Meimei's tenant & best friend Tang Sijia's ex-lover Dumpling stall owner In love with Tang Sijia Was exposed by Max Chan as a dumpling stall owner in episode 131 Likes Hong Shanshan Teenage version portrayed by Jay Goh Jun Hui | 1-7, 9-12, 14-20, 23-29, 32, 34, 36-37, 40-43, 46-50, 53-54, 56-61, 64-70, 72, 74-77, 82-102, 104-111, 113-115, 118-136, 142- |
| Ye Shipin 叶世品 | Steven | Uncle Steven Hong Daming's old neighbour and friend Chen Guoqiang's father Suffers from kidney disease Supermarket stock taker | 2-3, 26-27, 30, 33, 37-38, 43, 49-50, 53, 65-67, 71, 77, 84-85, 87-89, 100, 105-106, 114, 116, 118, 124-125, |
| Priscelia Chan 曾诗梅 | Tang Sijia 唐思嘉 | Doe-eyed Lass (大眼妹) Max Chan's wife Li Weiliang's ex-lover Glory's mother Works at Pizza @ 119 Teenage version portrayed by Vainy Sansai | 6-7 (teenage only) 14, 23, 40, 46, 58-60, 65-67, 72, 74-75, 87, 89-90, 100-102, 107-108, 111, 113, 121-122, 126-136, 142- |
| Seth Ang 翁兴昂 | Alex Lee | Samurai Viveka's father Hong Shanshan's ex-boyfriend Artist | 18-19, 37, 96, 118, 124-125, 149-150, 159-160 |
| Wang Yuqing 王昱青 | Duan Ah Zhi 段阿直 | Mr Ah Zhi (阿直先生), What's-the-name / That friend of yours/hers (阿直阿歪), Your friend / Ah Wai (阿歪), AJ Liu Jiejie's loyal fan Teenage version portrayed by Renfred Ng | 20, 33, 44, 62-63, 68-69, 90, 92, 105, 111-113, 164 |
| Zheng Rongming 郑荣铭 | Peter | Hong Shunshui's colleague at the car showroom | 7, 71-72, 130, |
| Ramesh | Vas | Mr Vas A regular patron of 118 who has just gained Singaporean citizenship Liaison Officer of the Neighbourhood Watch Zone Organized the CPR session at the community club | 26-27, 38, 43, 71, 90-91, 116, |
| Shine Koh 高慧珊 | Eve | Zhenhui's classmate/girlfriend who was pregnant with Zhenhui's child. David's ex-woman | 28, 64, 67, 73, 84, 90, 117-118, 123, 163 |
| Benjamin Heng 王智国 | Max Chan | Supporting Antagonist No chance (没Chance) Tang Sijia's husband Lawyer | 18 (file footage) 29, 40-41, 46, 60-61, 89-90, 108, 111, 113, 119, 128, 136, 147-148, 161- |
| Silver Ang 洪子惠 | Jane | Max Chan's mistress and employee | 29, 40, 60-61, 101, 108 (voice), 148, 162 |
| Qiu Shengyang 邱胜扬 | Himself | Great Master (大老爷), Master Qiu (邱老爷) Capital 95.8FM DJ A customer of 118 Volunteer Special Constabulary officer | 33, 36, 71, 79, 86, 104, |
| 陶樱 | Yue E 月娥 | Moon Zhang Ke Ai's mother Likes Lin Zhigao Resides in Ipoh | 47, 106, 111, 121-124, 126, 128-130, 51, 58 (voice) |
| Hayley Woo 胡佳嬑 | Vivian | Apple Pie (苹果派) Hong Daming's adopted daughter and goddaughter Liu Meimei's goddaughter Wang Shunfeng, Hong Jinzhi, Hong Shunshui & Wang Yuye's adoptive sister & god-sister Hong Shanshan's adpotive niece & god-niece Viveka's god-sister Susan's daughter Zhang Zhenhui's love interest Has heart disease Returned to the US in episode 60 Returned to Singapore in episode 149 Left in episode 200 (Deceased - episode 246) | 53, 59-60, 149-152, 154-157, 159, 164, 167-168, 170, 173, 175, 178, 184, 188-197, 199 |
| James Hu 胡问遂 | Bobby Koh | Supporting Antagonist KC15's triad boss who claims the triad is a football team Zhang Jiabao's ex-buddy | 57, 67, 70-71, 75, 104, 126, |
| Teo Ser Lee 张思丽 | Jiahui 家惠 | Olivia Zhang Keke's mother Zhang Tiancheng's ex-wife | 100, 102-103, 106, 110, 114, 120, |
| Lucas Chew | Main Antagonist of part two Xie Limei's ex-lover Carrie's father Countlessy tempted Xie Limei to go to the casino ship to gamble and threatened to sell Carrie off Made Carrie sell tissue paper and chased her out of the house | ||
| Esther Goh 吴秋仪 | Carol | Li Zhihao's cousin Initially made many attempts to break Hong Jinzhi and Li Zhihao up Approved to their marriage after Hong Jinzhi saved her and Huang Mei from a thief in New York | 164-165, 168, 170, 184, 190-191, |
| Jin Yinji 金银姬 | Mary Wong | Hong Shunshui's and Zhang Keke's client Rich and eccentric old woman Claimed that she had a terminal illness Turned to Hong Shunshui and Zhang Keke as her children were fighting over her assets Wanted Hong Shunshui to marry Zhang Keke and sever all ties with his family so that the 25 million bungalow in Sentosa and other assets would be given to them | 185, 190- |
| Li Yuejie 李岳杰 | Gan Dawei | David Friend of Diana Bon, acquaintance and friend of Hong Shanshan Likes Hong Shanshan Source of Li Weiliang's jealousy Famous designer Claimed by Li Weiliang that his fame was owed to his copying of Li Weiliang's work 20 years ago | 219-233 |
| 吴开深 | Eric | Main antagonist of part two Peter's client Tycoon's son Likes Zhang Ke'ai and kept Zhang Ke'ai for three months Claimed to have a video of his intimate times with Zhang Ke'ai and blackmailed her with it (Arrested - episode 241) |
Tiong Bahru Market / Food Centre
| Cast | Role | Description | Episodes Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Koh 许晋鸣 | Seventh Duke 七公子 | Sells fish at the market | 3-4, 15, 38, 49, 71, |
| Zheng Yiqin 郑逸钦 | Uncle Cabbage 菜心叔 | Sells vegetables at the market | 3-4, 15, 38, 49, 71, 115, |
| Cat Ang 翁慧霖 | Sister Blossom 花姐 | Previously sold flowers at the market, but closed it down in episode 59 Ah Wei's mother Works at Pizza @ 119 | 3-4, 6, 15, 38, 49, 59, 65-67, 78, 115, 116, 135, 140, 141, 144, 152, 154-157, 163, |
| Theresa Cai Yunjun 蔡韵君 | Auntie Fruit 水果嫂 | Auntie Amy Sells fruits at the market | 3, 15, 38, 45, 49, |
| Tang Shaowei 唐绍炜 | Ah Qing 阿清 | One of the cleaners who works at the food centre Migrant worker from China | 3-5, 15, 38, 49, 71, 78, 102, |
| He Bin 何滨 | Auntie Bun 包嫂 | Sells chwee kueh and buns at the food centre | 15-16, 27, 38, 126 |
Cameo appearance (appearing from ep 1-127)
Note: Only credited cameos are listed.
| Cast | Role | Description | Episodes Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chen Meiling 陈美龄 | Daming's mother 达明母亲 | Hong Daming's mother who brought young Daming to cut his hair (Deceased) | 1 |
| Zakk Lim 林绍凯 | Albert | Property agent whom Steven introduced | 3, 15 |
| Zheng Rongming 郑荣铭 | Peter | Hong Shunshui's colleague at the car showroom | 7, 71-72, 130, |
| 郭雅长 | Mysterious Man 神秘男 | Assailant who is after Li Zhihao and possibly responsible for Zhang Meiyou's amnesia from the robbery | 13, 82-84, 88-89, |
| Chen Zonghua 陈宗华 | Ah Hong 阿洪 | Getai Boss | 14, 20, 33, 62, 75, |
| Michelle Tay 郑荔分 | Herself | Getai Host | 14, 20, 33, 62, |
| Guo Jingrong 郭锦荣 | Gangster 大只佬 | A gangster-looking man who called for Lin Zhigao's taxi, but was refused. | 18 |
| Zheng Shuying 郑淑莹 | Young Lady 年轻女人 | One of Lin Zhigao's passengers who asks to go to Mandai Columbarium Filial to her deceased mother | 18 |
| Zoe Tay 郑惠玉 | Herself | MediaCorp artiste who was one of Lin Zhigao's passengers. He did not take her as he is on Hong Shanshan's call. | 18 |
| Qiqi 琦琦 | An An 安安 | Getai Performer | 20, 33, 75, |
| 廖永毅 | Ruffian 流氓 | A ruffian in Geylang who brought Shunfeng to look for "Ah Zhen". | 25 |
| 方进平 | Chen Guoqiang 陈国强 | Ah Qiang (阿强) Steven's eldest son | 28, 89 |
| Chen Jiahui 陈佳慧 | Isabel | Huang Mei's assistant | 31, 33, 95, |
| Wang Junxiong 王俊雄 | Wang Fudi 王福弟 | Wang Fuhai's elder brother Hong Daming's buddy Wang Shunfeng and Wang Yuye's biological father Died in a car accident 20 years ago (Deceased - 20 years ago) | 31, 38 |
| 锦儿 | Fudi's wife 王妻 | Wang Fudi's wife Wang Shunfeng and Wang Yuye's biological mother Died in a car accident 20 years ago (Deceased - 20 years ago) | 31, 38 |
| 黑龙 | Long-ge 龙哥 | Ah Zhen's boss, kidnapped Ada (Arrested - episode 36) | 35 |
| 陈愫敏 | Clinic Assistant 女职员 | The assistant at a clinic Er-gu goes to. | 37 |
| 张佩芳 | Housewife A 妇女甲 | Patrons of the food centre. Meiyou comes up to them upon hearing them mentioning about a getai happening around the vicinity, but thinking he is a lunatic, they went away. | 39 |
| 林素君 | Housewife B 妇女乙 | 39 | |
| 庄义川 | Man 男子 | Meiyou approaches this man asking where is his daughter. Frustrated, he grabs Meiyou by the collar, but is saved by Zhihao. | 39 |
| 陈湘榕 | Lisa | Gym instructress Clinton's friend | 40 |
| 杨迪嘉 | Xiaohui 小惠 | Kindergarten teacher Shunfeng's blind date Auntie Fruit's aunt's cousin's daughter | 45, 55 |
| Bukoh Mary 巫许玛莉 | Herself | Capital 95.8FM DJ One of the restaurant's patrons Acted in Beautiful Connection and My Lucky Charm | 45 |
| Gary Tan 陈毅丰 | Ah Wei 阿威 | KC15's triad member Responsible for burning the 118 coffee-shop (Arrested - episode 104) Sent to a rehabilitation centre as of episode 114 | 45, 54, 66-67, 70-72, 74, 104 |
| 钟招翁 | Tony | KC15's triad member (Arrested - episode 104) | 45, 54, 70-72, 74, 104 |
| 易凌 | Susan 苏珊 | Hong Daming's friend Liu Meimei's friend and past rival in the getai industry Returned to the US in episode 60 | 53, 59-60, 197, 199 |
| 卢冠耀 | Middle-aged man 中年男子 | Chen Meizhen's 40-year-old ex-boyfriend | 55 |
| 张桦珉 | Chen Gang 陈刚 | Chen Meizhen's uncle who accuses her of eyeing on the family assets. | 56, |
| Michael Kwah 柯宗耀 | David / Ah King | Zhang Jiabao and Bobby's friend Drug supplier Ah Lian's man Eve's ex-man | 57, 80, 90, |
| 卢佳俊 | Ah Dong 阿东 | Zhang Jiabao and Bobby's friend | 57 |
| 潘伟强 | Ah Ming 阿明 | Zhang Jiabao and Bobby's friend | 57 |
| 胡雁雁 | Ah Lian 阿莲 | David's woman | 57 |
| James Fong 方伟豪 | Big Mouth 大嘴 | Handphone repair shop owner | 64, 140, 162 |
| 欧美杏 | Mrs Wang 王嫂 | One of Er-gu's friends who patronizes Lin Zhigao's beehoon stall | 65, 105 |
| Jaylynn Loh 卢乐慈 | Glory | Max Chan and Tang Sijia's daughter | 67, 87, 136, 147-148, 160 |
| 梁人中 | Male Bodyguard 男保镖 | Bodyguard working for Simon | 77-79, 86-88 |
| 陈佩丽 | Female Bodyguard 女保镖 | Bodyguard working for Simon | 77-79, 87-88 |
| 潘皇升 | Old Jiang 老江 | Uncle Chen's friend | 85, |
| 张衛 | Ah Ming 阿明 | 118 patron who is invited to join in the CNY reunion dinner Migrant worker from China | 90-91, |
| 陶俊阳 | Ah Shui 阿水 | 118 patron who is invited to join in the CNY reunion dinner Migrant worker from China | 90-91, |
| Sheeda | Mrs Vas | Vas's wife | 90-91, |
| Kamaliah Kamsin | Nurse 马来护士 | Malay nurse at the clinic Shunfeng and Uncle Chen go to who can speak Mandarin | 100 |
| Tahir Ahmed Ansari | Dr Martin 印度医生 | Indian doctor at the clinic Shunfeng and Uncle Chen go to who can speak Mandarin | 100 |
| Lin Mingzhe 林明哲 | Director 导演 Producer 监制 | Director at MediaCorp; producer of Life - Fear Not | 109, 141, 190, 210 |
| Cheong Yuan Ting 张愿庭 | Ms Jin 金编审 | Screenplay at MediaCorp Wrote for The Golden Way (金色大道), I Love My Pretty Babe (我爱我的漂亮宝贝), Tiger Mum @ Home (家有虎妈) and Life - Fear Not | 109, 141, 210 |
| 苔瑟蕊 | Hong-gu 红姑 | A mamasan Tiancheng recommends to Ke Ai | 110 |
| 廖永辉 | Simon's steward Simon管家 | Simon's steward Locked Daming and Shunshui in a room under Simon's orders Released Daming and Shunshui in episode 117 in exchange for Ada's departure with Simon | 116 |
Cameo appearance (appearing from ep 128 onwards)
Note: Only credited cameos and notable cast are listed.[4][5]
| Cast | Role | Description | Episodes Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Tze Yuan | Himself | 28th SEA (South East Asian) Games 2015 wushu representative | 157 |
| Emily Sin | Herself | 28th SEA (South East Asian) Games 2015 wushu representative | 157 |
| Eugene Teo | Himself | 28th SEA (South East Asian) Games 2015 water polo representative | 157 |
| Ang An Jun | Himself | 28th SEA (South East Asian) Games 2015 water polo representative | 157 |
| Chen Shucheng 陈澍城 | Himself | MediaCorp artiste Plays Zhuang Shuiqing in Life - Fear Not | 190 |
| Aileen Tan 陈丽贞 | Herself | MediaCorp artiste Plays Zhuang Daomei in Life - Fear Not | 190 |
| Rayson Tan 陈泰铭 | Himself | MediaCorp artiste Plays Zhuang Daoqiang in Life - Fear Not | 190, 210 |
| Felicia Chin 陈凤玲 | Herself | MediaCorp artiste Plays Zhuang Daohan in Life - Fear Not | 190 |
| Aloysius Pang 冯伟衷 | Himself | MediaCorp artiste Plays Zhuang Daoren in Life - Fear Not | 190 |
| Hao Hao 皓皓 | Xiao-qiang 小强 | Hospital doctor Zhang Keke's current boyfriend | |
Cast who left before episode 127
| Cast | Role | Description | Episodes Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chloe Wang 王樂妍 | Ada Zhou Min 周敏 | Mrs Liu (刘太太), Min-er (敏儿) A rich man's daughter from overseas Hong Shunshui's love interest Detests Simon Suffered mental disorder Kidnapped by Long-ge in episode 35; Simon took her after Long-ge's arrest Escaped from Simon's clutches in episode 79 Lin Zhigao and Er-gu's tenant Zhang Ke Ai's roommate and best friend Zhang Ke Ai and Zhang Ke Ke's rival in love Secretly left "118" coffee-shop to give herself in to Simon, then left for the US in episode 116 Returned to Singapore in episode 255, but did not appeared (Left for the US - episode 116) | 7-8, 10, 26-27, 31-35, 77-79, 81-84, 86, 90-93, 96-97, 99-100, 103-104, 106-107, 109-114, 116 |
| Mu Qing 穆青 | Xu Zhen 徐珍 | Jennifer (珍妮), Ah Zhen (阿珍) Wang Shunfeng's love interest A foreign worker that came from China Prostitute (Deported back to China - episode 36) | 16-17, 19-22, 32, 34-36 |
| Zhang Wen Xiang 张汶祥 | Wang Fuhai 王福海 | Supporting Antagonist of part one Wang Fudi's younger brother Wang Shunfeng and Wang Yuye's uncle Returned to Thailand after ending his confrontation on a good note in episode 38 | 31-33, 37- |
| Allen Chen 陈祎伦 | Simon Liu | Main Antagonist/Villain of part one Mr Simon (赛门先生) Ada's husband Shunshui's rival in love Possibly sent men to splash dye on Jinzhi in episode 108 Left for the US after Ada gave in to him in the bar in episode 116 (Left for the US - episode 116) | 35, 77-79, 87, 89, 96-97, 104, 109-110, 113, 116 |
Music
| Song title | Song type | Lyrics | Composer | Arranger | Performer(s) | Producer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 够力够力 | Theme Song | Jack Neo | Matthew Teng | Jack Neo | Paul Yuen, Mo Ju Li | |
| 118 | Sub-theme Song 1 | Le Sheng 乐声 | Zheng Kai Hua | Chew Chor Meng, Chen Hanwei, Cavin Soh, Dennis Chew, Xu Bin, Ya Hui, Pan Lingling, Dawn Yeoh, Liu Lingling | Mo Ju Li | |
| 重来 | Sub-theme Song 2 | Le Sheng 乐声 | Matthew Teng | Chew Chor Meng (unplugged) Cavin Soh (original) |
Mo Ju Li | |
| 最美的旅行 | Sub-theme Song 3 | Le Sheng 乐声 | Zheng Kai Hua | Ruth Kueo 魏妙如 | Mo Ju Li | |
| 明信片 | Sub-theme Song 4 | Le Sheng 乐声 | Matthew Teng | Wu Hui Bing 吴惠冰 (female) Matthew Teng (male) |
Mo Ju Li | |
| 光辉岁月 | Other songs | Wong Ka Kui | Wong Ka Kui | N/A | Chew Chor Meng (unplugged) Beyond (original) |
N/A |
| 你知道我的迷惘 | Other songs | Lau Coek-fai | Wong Ka Kui | N/A | Chew Chor Meng (unplugged) | N/A |
| 喜欢你 | Other songs | Liang Wern Fook | Liang Wern Fook | N/A | Chew Chor Meng (ep 1 unplugged) Dennis Chew (Wang Shunfeng version) Kit Chan (original) Carrie Wong (Zhang Ke'ai version) |
N/A |
| 关怀方式 | Other songs | Hu Wen Long 胡文龙 | Sui An 随安 | N/A | Chen Hanwei, Chua Lee Lian 蔡礼莲 | N/A |
| 爱的路上千万里 | Special song (ep 10, 11, 14, 62) | Sun Yi 孙仪 | Liu Chia-chang | Matthew Teng | Huang Shi Qing 黄诗晴, Huang Jia Qi 黄嘉琪(Younger Jiejie and Meimei) Wu Hui Bing 吴惠冰, Ruth Kueo (Teenage Jiejie and Meimei) Liu Lingling, Carrie Wong (Jiejie and Ke'ai) |
Mo Ju Li |
| 等你等到我心痛 | Other songs | Li Feihui | Li Feihui | N/A | Li Feihui (original) | N/A |
| 情非得已 | Special song | Zhang Guo Xiang 张国祥 | Jovi Theng | N/A | Carrie Wong (Zhang Ke'ai version) Xu Bin (ep 69 unplugged) Dawn Yeoh (ep 93 unplugged) |
N/A |
| 夜来香 | Special song (ep 14, 33, 71-72) | Yao Min 姚敏 | Lee Jun Qing 李雋青 | N/A | Liu Lingling, Carrie Wong (ep 71/72 unplugged) | N/A |
| 我的心里没有他 (original title: Historia de un Amor) | Special song (ep 20) | Carlos Eleta Almaran Chen Die Yi 陳蝶衣 (Chinese lyrics) |
Carlos Eleta Almaran | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 情人的眼泪 | Special song (ep 20, 102) | Yao Min 姚敏 | Chen Die Yi 陳蝶衣 | N/A | Liu Lingling (unplugged) | N/A |
| 城里的月光 | Special song (ep 32) | Chen Jiaming 陈佳明 | Chen Jiaming 陈佳明 | N/A | Mavis Hee (original) | N/A |
| 你是我的唯一 | Special song (ep 45) | Heng Cheng Hwa 邢增华 | Eric Moo | N/A | Eric Moo (original) | N/A |
| 贺新年 | CNY songs (ep 90) | 严折西 | 李厚襄 | N/A | Women's team | N/A |
| 恭喜恭喜 | Chen Gexin 陈歌辛 | N/A | Men's team | N/A | ||
| 春风吻上我的脸 | Chen Die Yi 陳蝶衣 | Yao Min 姚敏 | N/A | Women's team | N/A | |
| 财神到 | 黄仁清 | N/A | Men's team | N/A | ||
Trivia
- Somaline Ang, Nick Teo, Seraph Sun and child actor Sun Yi En's debut drama.
- Xu Bin's first dual role. Chew Chor Meng also appears to portray Hong Daming's father, who only appears in photographs.
- Charles Lee's first Singaporean drama.
- Chloe Wang's third Singaporean drama serial after "Devotion (阿娣)" (2011) and "Joys of Life (花样人间)" (2012).
- In episodes 7 and 37, Li Weiliang was watching "Cupid Love (七月俏佳人)" (1995), which also starred Chen Hanwei himself, making references to his relationship with his ex-girlfriend. In addition, in the Star Awards 2015 Show 1, while Chen is portraying Wenqiang in "Cupid Love", he breaks off his character for a moment and "S'il te plait"s to Desmond Tan for "stealing his song".
- Incidentally, Choy Peng Hoy portrayed the role of Er-gu in "Neighbours (芝麻绿豆)" (1986) and now portrays Er-gu in this show in a similar way.
- In episode 25, Chew Chor Meng mentions that the television station will be using the coffeeshop to film a scene for a new drama series, which is described to be similar to the series itself.
- In episode 59, Chew Chor Meng claims that he attended the executive producer Paul Yuen (Yuan Shuwei)'s wedding dinner.
- Shunfeng and Uncle Chen's visit to the clinic in episode 100 is a reference to Shunfeng and Xiaohui's date in episode 55. In both scenarios, Dennis Chew initially spoke to the waiter, nurse and doctor in poor English, but they reveal their ability to speak Mandarin in the end.
- The scene where Dennis Chew hides in Ya Hui and Somaline Ang's mattress in episode 126 is a reference to the scene where Nick Teo hides in their closet in episode 30 and Shine Koh's hiding in the same closet in episode 118, with exceptions that Koh and Chew remain hidden whereas Teo is immediately discovered.
- In the final episode, the very last scene concluded with the very first lines spoken from episode 1. This is probably an indication that the drama was a story about Hong Daming's life.
- This will be Xu Bin, Wang Yuqing, Zhang Zhenhuan and Carrie Wong's second drama collaboration, after Against The Tide .
- Chen Hanwei's second drama collaboration with Pan Lingling and Somaline Ang after The Truth Seekers.
- This will be Sun Yi En's first long-form drama.
- 118 poster was placed on Mediacorp Bus to promote the drama.
Inconsistencies
- The storyboard for the series, Ang Eng Tee, said in an interview with My Paper that the show may need to be re-scripted even after the script for all 255 episodes has finished writing. This is because speculations that the general elections may be held in 2015 is trending, and that the political parties are already introducing its candidates progressively. If the elections are held in September, the show will need to re-insert the GE buzz, and the director and cast will need to do re-takes.[6] The election dates were announced on 25 August, and the GE buzz was inserted on episode 225 (7 September 2015), where Dennis Chew and Sheila Sim mentioned the election campaigns. However, as the show was pre-empted six times during that period, episode 225 could have been aired on 28 August if there were no interruptions, causing the campaigning period, which were held on 2 to 9 September, to have happened earlier than usual.
- In the finale week of the series' broadcast, Chew Chor Meng puts up a notice at the coffee shop saying that 118 will be closed due to renovation works, and the final day of business will be on 16 October 2015, the day when the final episode would be aired. If there were no interruptions, the final day mentioned should have been on 9 October. However, in actual fact, as the scene is set one month after Shanshan dumped Dawei and another month after Granny Egg's death, the shop should have been closed at a later date than October.
2016 Accolades
118 has the third-most number of nominations for Star Awards 2016, with 11 nominations in 10 award categories. The series has at least one nomination in every performance award for drama programmes. Along with Crescendo, The Dream Makers II, The Journey: Our Homeland and Tiger Mum, it is one of the five dramas to be nominated for both the Best Drama Serial and Best Theme Song. The series won its only technical category, the Best Set Design for Drama Programme award.
| Awards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Award | Category | Recipients (if any) | Result |
| Star Awards 2016 Backstage Achievement Awards 红星大奖2016之幕后英雄颁奖礼 |
Best Set Design for Drama Programme 最佳戏剧布景设计 |
Ho Hock Choon 何福春 | Won |
| Star Awards 2016 Show 1 红星大奖2016 上半场 | Best Evergreen Artiste Award 常青演绎奖 | Chen Tianwen 陈天文 | Nominated |
| Social Media Award 社交嫫体魔力獎 |
Carrie Wong 黄思恬 | Won | |
| Star Awards 2016 Show 2 红星大奖2016 下半场 | Young Talent Award 青平果奖 | Sun Yi En 孙艺恩 | Nominated |
| Best Theme Song 最佳主题曲 (《够力够力》) |
Jack Neo 梁智强 | Nominated | |
| Best Supporting Actor 最佳男配角 | Chen Tianwen 陈天文 | Nominated | |
| Best Supporting Actress 最佳女配角 | Carrie Wong 黄思恬 | Nominated | |
| Sheila Sim 沈惠怡 | Nominated | ||
| Best Actor 最佳男主角 | Chen Hanwei 陈汉玮 | Nominated | |
| Best Actress 最佳女主角 | Ya Hui 雅慧 | Nominated | |
| Best Drama Serial 最佳电视剧 | Nominated | ||
| Star Awards 2016 Post-show Party 红星大奖2016 庆功宴 |
Favourite Female Character 最喜爱女角色 | Somaline Ang 洪凌 | Nominated |
| Fame Awards 2016 星光大奖2016 | Best Actor in a Leading Role 最佳男主角 | Xu Bin 徐彬 | Pending |
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role 最佳女配角 | Jin Yinji 金银姬 | Pending | |
| Youyi 有懿 | Pending | ||
| Best Theme Song 最佳主题曲 | Cavin Soh 苏志成 & Chew Chor Meng 周初明 (《重来》) | Pending | |
| Chew Chor Meng 周初明 (《你知道我的迷惘》) | Pending | ||
| Chen Hanwei 陈汉玮 & Chua Leelian 蔡礼连 (《关怀方式》) | Pending | ||
See also
References
- ↑ "New Channel 8 programmes keep things current". Today Online. 18 August 2014.
- ↑ "Channel 8 Revamps Weekday Evening Programming". MediaCorp Advertising. 25 August 2014.
- ↑ "《118》延长至255集 陈天文带孕妻同庆". My Paper 我报 (in Chinese). 11 June 2015.
- ↑ "SEA Games athletes drop by 118 for a kopitiam cameo". Toggle. 13 May 2015. Retrieved 17 Jul 2015.
- ↑ "First look at Ch8's new long-form drama Life's Blessings". Toggle. 17 Jul 2015.
- ↑ "《118》故事人洪荣狄 随时为大选改剧情". My Paper 我报 (in Chinese). 25 August 2015.