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Tiger Mum
虎妈来了
GenreDrama
Family
Written byAng Eng Tee 洪荣狄
Directed by方傢福 Png Keh Hock
任海曜
胡凉财 Oh LiangCai
StarringHuang Biren
Yao Wenlong
Opening themeUnknown (未知数) by Bonnie Loo
Country of originSingapore
Original languagesMandarin, with some English dialogue
No. of episodes20 (list of episodes)
Production
ProducerJasmine Woo 邬毓琳
Running timeapprox. 45 minutes
Original release
NetworkMediacorp Channel 8
Release9 April (2015-04-09) –
6 May 2015 (2015-05-06)
Related
Hero (2016)

Tiger Mum (Chinese: 虎妈来了) is a Singaporean family drama produced and telecast on MediaCorp Channel 8. The drama began production in November 2014. The series ran from 9 April to 6 May 2015. This is the second drama appearance of veteran actress Huang Biren since her return to the entertainment industry after a seven-year hiatus. Huang plays the title character in the show. a controlling and demanding tiger mother character. The series is sponsored by the Media Development Authority of Singapore.

With the show's viewership constantly breaking the 1 million mark, and its finale attracting more than 1.06 million viewers, Tiger Mum has been named the Top Rated Drama of Year 2015 at the recently held Star Awards 2016.[1] This is the second consecutive time a drama starring Huang Biren (after Three Wishes in 2014) has managed to take the top viewership spot.

Cast

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Main cast

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Cast Role Description Episodes Appeared
Huang Biren
黄碧仁
He Xuemei (贺雪美) Mdm Hor, Tigress (老虎), Tiger Mum (虎妈), Wonder Woman (神奇女侠)
Senior prison officer
He Shengmei's older sister
Married Chen Kai in episode 20
1-20
Yao Wenlong
姚彣隆
Chen Kai (陈凯) 'Your Home Living' owner
Chen Huixin, Chen Haowei, Chen Haolian and Chen Huiyan's father
1-20
Julie Tan
陈欣淇
Chen Huixin (陈慧欣) Canola (油菜花), My Dear Jiejie (My Dear姐姐)
Online fashion designer
Chen Kai's eldest daughter
Chen Haowei, Chen Haolian and Chen Huiyan's elder sister
1, 3-20
Ian Fang
方伟杰
Chen Haowei (陈浩威) Works at Ivan's office
Chen Kai's eldest son
Chen Huixin's younger brother
Chen Haolian and Chen Huiyan's elder brother
Likes Wang Rouya but gave her up and fell in love with Zoe in episode 20
1-20
Aloysius Pang
冯伟衷
Chen Haolian (陈浩廉) Secondary School Student
Chen Kai's youngest son
Chen Huixin and Chen Haowei's youngest brother
Chen Huiyan's elder brother
Abigail's ex-classmate and boyfriend
1-20
Bonnie Loo
罗美仪
Chen Huiyan(陈慧妍) Secondary School Student
Chen Kai's youngest daughter
Chen Huixin, Chen Haowei and Chen Haolian's youngest sister
Nat Tan's girlfriend but was dumped in episode 11
Angel Lim's schoolmate, bully and rival in love but eventually became good friends with her
1-20

Supporting cast

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Cast Role Description Episodes Appeared
Jeffrey Xu
徐鸣杰
Zhang Guoqiang 张国强 Prisoner 6412
Chef
Accepted by a university
Likes He Xuemei ends up in love with Chen Huixin in episode 20
1, 3-20
Jayley Woo
胡佳琪
Abigail Former Prostitute
Liu Jinmai's daughter
Chen Haolian's ex-classmate and girlfriend
Darren's sister
1, 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 14, 20
Rayson Tan
陈泰铭
Ivan Eng Villain
Chen Haowei's boss
Chased Chen Haowei out in episode 18 but was stopped by Mr Sim.
1-
Brandon Wong
黄炯耀
Robert Leow Chen Kai's colleague; 'Your Home Living' second owner 3-
Belinda Lee
李心钰
Mo Xiaoling 莫晓玲 Chen Kai's sister-in-law
Margaret's mother
12-20
Tuen Wai Meng Liu Jinmai 刘金迈 Prisoner 0368
Abigail's father
Repeat offender
1, 3, 9, 20
Jaspers Lai
赖宇涵
Peter Villain
Prisoner 5566
1-2, 14-15, 20
Jae Liew
柳胜美
Wang Rouya 王柔雅 Chen Haowei's colleague and love interest 2-
Lina Ng
黄嫊方
He Shengmei 贺胜美 He Xuemei's younger sister
Benjamin and Cecilia's mother
2-5,
Li Hong Benjamin He Shengmei's son 2-4,
Chloe Ng Cecelia He Shengmei's daughter 2-4,
Ray Nu D/O Su Wan Rose He Shengmei's maid 2-5,
Welyn Ang Ivy Works at 'Your Home Living'
Chen Hanwei
陈汉玮
Antonio Chen Hongyu He Xuemei's ninth matchmade date 5
Cameo appearance
Zheng Rongming Mr M Maggie
Huixin's chat-mate who turns out to be a pedophile
(Arrested - episode 9 Epilogue)
7-8
Valere Ng Margaret Mo Xiaoling's daughter 12-20
Joy Yak Kelly
Aden Tan Nat Chen Huiyan's ex-love interest
Zong Zijie Darren Abigail's brother
Teh Kaixin Angel Lim School bully but realized her mistakes and became friends with Chen Huiyan
Jerry Yeo
杨伟烈
Leo Villain
Zhang Guoqiang's ex-friend

Music

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Song title Performer Type of Song
未知數 Bonnie Loo Theme and Sub Theme Song
男儿当自强 黄沾 Song

Trivia

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International Broadcast

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Malaysia Malaysia Broadcast

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This series was shown on ntv7 from 21 May 2015 to 24 June 2015, Monday to Thursday at 9:30pm.

Awards and nominations

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Tiger Mum is nominated for six awards in Star Awards 2016. The series, along with 118, Crescendo, The Dream Makers II and The Journey: Our Homeland, is one of the five dramas to be nominated for both the Best Drama Serial and Best Theme Song. The series wins two award categories: Best Screenplay and Top Rated Drama Series.It won 2 out of 6 awards.

The Star Awards are presented by Mediacorp.

Star Awards – Acting Awards
Accolades Category Nominees Result
Star Awards 2016 Backstage Achievement Awards
红星大奖2016之幕后英雄颁奖礼
Best Screenplay
最佳剧本
Ang Eng Tee
洪荣狄
Won
Star Awards 2016 Show 2 红星大奖2016 下半场 Best Theme Song
最佳主题曲 (《未知数》)
Bonnie Loo
罗美仪
Nominated
Best Supporting Actress
最佳女配角
Nominated
Best Supporting Actor
最佳男配角
Ian Fang
方伟杰
Nominated
Best Drama Serial
最佳电视剧
Nominated
Star Awards 2016 Post-show Party 红星大奖2016庆功宴 London Choco Roll Happiness Award
最佳开心果奖
Ian Fang
方伟杰
Nominated

Fame Awards 2016

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Awards
Award Category Recipients (if any) Result
Fame Awards 2016 星光大奖2016 Best Actress in a Leading Role
最佳女主角
Julie Tan
陈欣淇
Nominated
Best Theme Song
最佳主题曲
Bonnie Loo
罗美仪 (《未知数》)
Nominated

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "復出劇連破百萬收視 黃碧仁:拍戲沒有個人英雄". Lianhe Wanbao. 6 May 2015. Archived from the original on 7 May 2015.
  2. ^ "本周星动向 :6月28日-7月4日" (in Chinese). Toggle. 5 July 2015. Archived from the original on 10 July 2015.