The Heroine of the Yangs

The Heroine of the Yangs (穆桂英) 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 (Yeung in Cantonese) family. It is an adaptation of the Generals of the Yang Family legends.

The Heroine of the Yangs
DVD cover for Season 1
Genrecostume drama
Written byLai Chun
Directed byWen Weiji
Starring
Opening theme"Maa Soeng Jing Zi" (馬上英姿) by Amy Chan
Composer(s)Wong Bong-yin
Country of originHong Kong
Original language(s)Cantonese
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes60
Production
Producer(s)Yeung Siu-hung
Running time45 minutes
Release
Original networkATV
Original release1998
Chronology
Related showsThe Great General (1994)
The Heroine of the Yangs
Chinese穆桂英

Seasons

Season # of episodes Chinese Title English Translation
#1 (1998) 32 大破天門陣 (Daai6 Po3 Tin1 Mun4 Zan6) Breaking the Heavenly Gate Formation
#2 (1998) 28 十二寡婦征西 (Sap6 Ji6 Gwaa2 Fu5 Zing1 Sai1) 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 (陳秀雯) stars as the historical character Mui Gui-ying (穆桂英) from the ancient story of Yang's saga (楊家將).

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" (馬上英姿) was sung by Amy Chan, while the insert song: "Everlasting Love" (情緣萬世長) was performed by both Amy Chan and Johnny Yip.

Cast

Note: The characters' names are in Cantonese romanisation.
Cast Role Description
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
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