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Wasabi Mon Amour

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Wasabi Mon Amour
Official poster
和味濃情
GenreModern Drama
StarringMichael Tao
Louisa So
Bernice Liu
Paul Chun
Dexter Yeung
Joyce Tang
Opening theme"不可不愛" by
Eric Suen
Country of originHong Kong
Original languageCantonese
No. of episodes20
Production
ProducerChong Wai-kin
Running time45 minutes (approx.)
Original release
NetworkTVB
ReleaseJanuary 28 (2008-01-28) –
February 22, 2008 (2008-02-22)

Wasabi Mon Amour (Traditional Chinese: 和味濃情) is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in January 2008.

Synopsis

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Melt in mouth
Glow of heart
Come experience different tastes of life

Japanese cuisine chef Chung Lai-Wo (Michael Tao) has long been in love with his childhood friend Ko Yau-Mei (Louisa So), who is always interested in pursuing a career in showbiz. To realize her dream, Wo lies to the press and refers to Mei as "a most talented chef of the time". With Wo's help, Mei has finally landed a job as the host of a food program. As Mei is completely clueless about cooking, Wo decides to do her a favor by offering to be her assistant, which irritates his mentor Ko Shau (Paul Chun), also father of Mei, beyond measure.

Although the food program turns out to be very popular, Mei often gets picked on by her half sister Ko Yim-Lai (Bernice Liu) while at work. Lai is angry with Shau for being bad to her mother and she means to make things difficult for Mei as revenge. In order to boost her fame and the ratings, Mei reveals to the media the private life of Wo and herself, consequently leading Wo's career to a downfall. To escape from the misery of failure in both career and relationship, Wo decides to leave for Japan and starts a new life there. Shau feels the need to give Mei a lesson and resolves to reveal the truth to the press. In the meantime, Lai has also exposed a long-kept secret of Shau, which has severely tarnished his reputation in his field overnight.

Cast

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Cast Role Description
Michael Tao Chung Lai-Wo
鍾禮和
Japanese Chef
Ko Yau-Mei's ex-boyfriend.
Ko Sau's student.
Louisa So Ko Yau-Mei (阿Me/Ah Me)
高柔美
Lady Iron Chef
Chung Lai-Wo's ex-girlfriend.
Ko Sau's daughter.
Ko Yau-Lai's older sister.
Bernice Liu Yim Lai/Ko Yau-Lai (Ally)
嚴麗/高柔麗
Heat Group Company Manager
Ko Sau's daughter
Ko Yau-Mei's younger sister.
Paul Chun Ko Sau
高守
Japanese Restaurant Owner/Chef
Ko Yau-Mei and Ko Yau-Lai's father.
Chung Lai-Wo's mentor.
Joyce Tang Tam Bo-Bo
譚寶寶
Noodle Shop Owner
Dexter Yeung (楊天經) Ma Tin-Sam
馬田心
Heat Group Company Videographer
Ma Choi-Yat's younger brother.
Kara Hui Ko Kwai
高桂
Japanese Restaurant Waitress
Ko Sau's younger sister.
Patrick Dunn Ma Choi-Yat
馬賽一
Heat Group Company CEO
Ma Tin-Sam's older brother.

Viewership ratings

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Week Episode Average Points Peaking Points References
1
January 28–February 1, 2008 1 — 5
29
32
[1]
2
February 5–February 8, 2008 6 — 10
24
30
[2]
3
February 11–February 15, 2008 11 — 15
29
32
[3]
4
February 18–February 21, 2008 16 — 19
31
35
[4]
4
February 22, 2008 20
32
33
[5]

Awards and nominations

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41st TVB Anniversary Awards (2008)

  • "Best Drama"
  • "Best Actor in a Supporting Role" (Paul Chun - Ko Sau)
  • "Best Actress in a Supporting Role" (Bernice Liu - Ally Ko Yau-Lai)

References

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  • TVB.com Wasabi Mon Amour - Official Website (in Chinese)