# Sisters of Pearl

Sisters of Pearl (Traditional Chinese: (掌上明珠) is a 2010 TVB pre-modern drama series, starring Jessica Hsuan, Michael Tao, and Bowie Lam.

## Synopsis

After the death of her husband, Chu Pik-Ha (Jessica Hsuan) returns to her maiden home with her son, in a deliberate attempt to take over the family jewelry business from her elder sister Chu Pik-Wan (Kiki Sheung). To prevent Ha from getting too out of hand, Wan needs her husband Ho Cheung-Hing (Bowie Lam) to create trouble for her sibling. Hing does not follow her instructions, but instead secretly helps Ha tackle her problems one by one. Wan soon comes to realize that Hing has never really got over Ha. Wan's younger sister Chu Pik-Lam (Macy Chan) is still attending school and is too young to deal with such family issues. Wan feels a profound sense of helplessness and becomes even more frustrated when So Lai-Sheung (Joyce Tang) turns up suddenly claiming to be a mistress of her late father and pregnant with his baby. Out of respect for their father, the sisters agree to put Sheung up for the time being until the situation becomes clearer. Shortly thereafter, Ha discovers that Sheung is just a tool of Sang (Michael Tao) who has been plotting to wage a battle of will against the Chu's. Meanwhile, Cheung-Hing has been secretly plotting his revenge against the Chu family all along for framing his father for a crime Wan committed leading to him being jailed in her place, and later committing suicide.

## Cast

| Cast | Role | Description |
| Jessica Hsuan | Chu Pik-Ha 朱碧霞 | Lo Bak-Tim's mother Chu Pik-Wan and Chu Pik-Lam's sister (young ages played by Crystal Cheung @ HotCha) (semi-villain) |
| Michael Tao | Hung Yiu-Sang 洪耀生 | Chu Pik Wan, Ha, and Lam's cousin good friends with Chow Yuk-Ji Died because Ho Cheung Hing sets fire to burn Ho Yuet jewellery shop Admires Chu Pik-Ha (semi-villain) |
| Bowie Lam | Ho Cheung-Hing 何祥興 | Chu Pik-Wan's husband Chu Pik Ha's former admirer (Main villain) |
| Kiki Sheung | Chu Pik-Wan 朱碧雲 | Ho Cheung-Hing's wife Chu Pik-Ha and Chu Pik-Lam's older sister (semi- villain) |
| Joyce Tang | So Lai-Sheung 蘇麗嫦 | Chu Siu-Cheung's second wife Hung Yiu Sang's life saver (semi-villain) |
| Macy Chan | Chu Pik-Lam 朱碧霖 | Chu Pik-Wan and Chu Pik-Ha's youngest sister Chow Yuk Tsai's lover |
| Joel Chan | Chow Yuk-Tsai 周旭仔 | Chu Pik Lam's lover good friends with Hung Yiu Sang |
| Savio Tsang | Ho Cheung-Fat 何祥發 | Ho Cheung-Hing's adopted younger brother |
| Lily Leung | Ngan Yu-Yuk 顏如玉 | Chu Siu-Cheung's mother killed by Ho Cheung Hing at episode no.19 |
| Lau Kong | Chu Siu-Cheung 朱兆昌 | Chu Pik-Wan, Chu Pik-Ha and Chu Pik-Lam's father So Lai Sheung's husband Died in Episode 2 |
| Lily Li | Ng Ngoi-King 吳愛瓊 | |
| Coleman Tam | Lo Pak-Tim 羅伯添 | Chu Pik-Ha's son |

## Awards and nominations

TVB Anniversary Awards (2010)
* Nominated: Best Drama
* Nominated: Best Supporting Actor (Joel Chan)
* Nominated: Best Supporting Actress (Kiki Sheung)
* Nominated: Most Improved Actor (Joel Chan)
Asian Television Awards (2010)
* Best Drama Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Bowie Lam)

## Viewership ratings

| | Week | Episodes | Average Points | Peaking Points |
| 1 | May 3–7, 2010 | 1 — 5 | 26 | — |
| 2 | May 10–14, 2010 | 6 — 10 | 26 | 28 |
| 3 | May 17–21, 2010 | 11 — 15 | 26 | 30 |
| 4 | May 24–28, 2010 | 16 — 20 | 28 | 30 |
| 5 | May 31 - June 3, 2010 | 21 — 24 | 30 | — |
| 5 | June 4, 2010 | 25 — 26 | 30 | — |
| 5 | June 5, 2010 | 27 — 28 | 33 | 35 |