Unriddle
Unriddle (Chinese: 最火搭档) is a Singaporean Chinese drama which was telecast on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp Channel 8. It stars Rui En, Chen Liping, Tay Ping Hui, Andie Chen, Xiang Yun, Joshua Ang, and Zhou Ying as the casts of the series. It made its debut on 4 August 2010. This drama serial consists of 20 episodes, and was screened on every weekday night at 9:00 pm.
| Unriddle | |
|---|---|
| 最火搭档 | |
| Genre | Police procedural Mystery |
| Written by | 彭凯毅 Phang Kai Yee |
| Directed by | 袁树伟、高淑怡、罗温温、黄芬菲 |
| Starring | Rui En Chen Liping Tay Ping Hui Andie Chen Xiang Yun Joshua Ang Zhou Ying |
| Country of origin | Singapore |
| Original language | Chinese |
| No. of episodes | 20 |
| Production | |
| Producer | 袁树伟 Paul Yuen |
| Running time | approx. 45 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | MediaCorp Channel 8 NTV7 |
| Release | 4 August – 31 August 2010 |
| Related | |
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A sequel, Unriddle 2, was confirmed in February 2011.[1]
Cast
| Cast | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Rui En | Hu Xiaoman | |
| Chen Liping |
Lin Zhengyi (Da Bao) |
Zoe Tay was the initial announced choice for the role of Lin Zhengyi but gave up the role due to an unplanned pregnancy |
| Tay Ping Hui | Zhang Yuze | |
| Andie Chen | Main Villain
Yan De Wei / Chai Zhiyong | |
| Joshua Ang | Liu Shi San | |
| Zhou Ying | Zhong Ah-Ni | |
| Xiang Yun | Yang Qiu Jun | |
| Rayson Tan | Andrew Kwan | Villain Killed |
| Zheng Geping | Shan Fan/Savage | Villain Bribed Zhang Yuze in Episode 4 and went missing. Then killed by Yan Dewei to conceal his real identity. Asura's brother (revealed in Unriddle 2). |
| Paige Chua | Zhang Meilin - adopted a fake identity | |
| Wang Yuqing | Xu Zhirong |
Friend of Zhang Yuze and was involved in Chai Dexing's death. |
| Brandon Wong | Wu Guosheng | Villain Zhang Yuze's friend since 15 years ago Involved in the murder of Chai Dexing |
| Shaun Chen | Luo Zhongxiao | Villain Had a past relationship with his tuition teacher, began to prey on girls with a mole and short hair, that matched the look of his tuition teacher. |
| Zen Chong | Villain
Yu Zhenbang | |
| Priscelia Chan | Villain
Li Meiyue | |
| Chen Tianwen | Chai Dexing |
Chai Zhiyong's father Friends with Andrew Kwan, Xu Zhirong, Wu Guosheng and Zhang Yuze Accused to have stolen money from the group, causing a conflict Accidentally killed on a pier, after Yuze instigated a plan to corner Dexing. (Deceased - 15 years ago) |
| Ong Ai Leng | Li Shan | |
| Lin Meijiao | He Lizhen | Zhang Meilin's mother |
| Zhu Houren | Liu Daqing | |
| Pamelyn Chee | Cynthia Cheng Li Xuan | HSA Forensic Pathologist |
| Zhang Xinxiang |
Episodes
| No. | Title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Episode 1" | August 4, 2010 |
| 2 | "Episode 2" | August 5, 2010 |
| 3 | "Episode 3" | August 6, 2010 |
| 4 | "Episode 4" | August 9, 2010 |
| 5 | "Episode 5" | August 10, 2010 |
| 6 | "Episode 6" | August 11, 2010 |
| 7 | "Episode 7" | August 12, 2010 |
| 8 | "Episode 8" | August 13, 2010 |
| 9 | "Episode 9" | August 16, 2010 |
| 10 | "Episode 10" | August 17, 2010 |
| 11 | "Episode 11" | August 18, 2010 |
| 12 | "Episode 12" | August 19, 2010 |
| 13 | "Episode 13" | August 20, 2010 |
| 14 | "Episode 14" | August 23, 2010 |
| 15 | "Episode 15" | August 24, 2010 |
| 16 | "Episode 16" | August 25, 2010 |
| 17 | "Episode 17" | August 26, 2010 |
| 18 | "Episode 18" | August 27, 2010 |
| 19 | "Episode 19" | August 30, 2010 |
| 20 | "Episode 20" | August 31, 2010 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 18th Star Awards Ceremony | Best Actress | Chen Liping | Nominated | |
| 2011 | 18th Star Awards Ceremony | Best Supporting Actress | Xiang Yun | Nominated | |
| 2011 | 18th Star Awards Ceremony | Best Supporting Actor | Zzen Chong | Nominated | |
| 2011 | 18th Star Awards Ceremony | Best Drama Serial | Unriddle | Nominated |
References
- "Unriddle". xin.msn.com. Archived from the original on 8 July 2012. Retrieved 17 February 2011.