Triumph in the Skies

Infobox Television
show_name = Triumph in the Skies
(衝上雲霄)


caption =
genre = Modern Drama
picture_format =
runtime = 45 minutes (approx.)
creator =
director =
producer = Poon Ka Tak
writer =
starring = Francis Ng Flora Chan
Joe Ma
Myolie Wu Ron Ng Sammul Chan Michelle Ye
country = HKG
language = Cantonese
network = TVB
first_aired = October 27, 2003
last_aired =
December 19, 2003
num_seasons =
num_episodes = 40
list_episodes =
opentheme = "歲月如歌" by
Eason Chan
endtheme = "我不愛你" by
Flora Chan
imdb_id = 0441052
tv_com_id =
website = http://tvcity.tvb.com/drama/triumphintheskies

"Triumph in the Skies" is a Hong Kong drama television series. It premiered on TVB in 2003. The show tells the story of several people who work at Solar Airways as well as the Chek Lap Kok airport. Solar Airways is a fictional airways based on the Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific, following their lives and loves.

It has been cited as one of TVB's best serial dramas, and there were rumours of a second season to be made in 2006. However, the date appears to have been pushed back due to continuing negotiation with an airline to provide support.

"Triumph in the Skies" has been compared to the now-cancelled NBC series LAX. It sparked an interest in aviation when first aired amongst Hong Kong resident, as well as an interest in a small doll named "Triangel" which was featured early on in the series.

External photography took place on location in Japan, Italy, and Australia, with sequences shot in Adelaide being memorable for its in depth depiction of flight training.

Cast

Main cast

*Samuel Tong (唐亦琛, portrayed by Francis Ng) - A senior pilot at Solar Airways. Having grown up with best buddy, Vincent, they both strive to be the first Chinese captain at Solar. Straight laced and serious, he often checks his emotions so as to appear cold hearted.

*Isabelle "Belle" Lok (樂以珊, portrayed by Flora Chan) - A member of the Solar cabin crew, she first met Samuel in Milan and falls in love with him. Due to a misunderstanding, however, she eventually met and fell in love with Vincent and marries him instead.

*Vincent Ling (凌雲志, portrayed by Joe Ma) - Sam's best friend and fellow pilot. He used to be a playboy and treated women as playthings, but he later changed his outlook on life.

*Zoe So (蘇怡, portrayed by Myolie Wu) - A bubbly, vivacious and naive person, she aspired to work at the airport after a medical incident on an airplane.

*Issac Tong (唐亦風, portrayed by Ron Ng) - The younger brother of Samuel. He grew up believing his mother was his older sister, but finally found that he had a whole family in Philip and Samuel. Initially immature and irresponsible, he later became a pilot with Solar.

*Donald Man (萬浩聰, portrayed by Sammul Chan) - Coming from a wealthy family, he followed his love interest, Zita, into Solar as a trainee pilot, and nurtured a love for that profession.

*Zita Tung (童希欣, portrayed by Michelle Ye) - She began her career as the only female trainee pilot in the cadre. Growing up in a single parent family, she repeatedly searched for her father, whom she believes is in Japan.

econdary cast

*Chris Tse (謝立豪, portrayed by Bosco Wong) - Despite being relatively poorer than Donald, he grew up with him, due to his father's occupation as Donald's father's chauffeur. He aspired for a career in aviation.

*Phillip Tong (唐璜, portrayed by Shek Sau) -The previously womanising playboy father of Samuel and Isaac, who works in the airport as their head chef.

*Cammy Ying (刑佳美, portrayed by Mary Hon) - Wife of Phillip and the mother of both Samuel and Isaac. She and Phillip were separated one, but has since reunited. She later joined the airport as staff.

*Coco Ling (凌卓芝, portrayed by Nancy Wu) - Vincent's little sister who lived in Australia until she moved to Hong Kong to join Solar as an air stewardess. Initially jealous of Belle, she is soon won over.

*Paul Mok (莫善波, portrayed by Jerry Lamb) - Zoe's cousin. He initially aspired to be a pilot, but after failing his pilot examination, he joined the airport ground staff instead.

*Ruby Bui (貝嘉露, portrayed by Louisa So) - One of Belle's best friends and ex-housemate. She is strict in her work and demands the best in everyone.

*Roy Ko (高志宏, portrayed by Kenneth Ma) - a poor kid who joined Solar to break the cycle of being drivers, which is the occupation of all of his family members.

*Tina Yip (葉雁婷, portrayed by Rebecca Chan) - Zita's mother, as well as training instructor for cabin crew.

*Vicky Yau (丘慧琪, portrayed by Margaret Chung) - An experienced stewardess onboard Solar aircraft.

Recurring cast

*Kam Chak Tai (Lok Ying Kwan)
*Ching Yat Tung (Tang Chi Fung)
*Szeto Hin (Tai Chi Wai)
*Tang Wai Nei (Natalie Wong)
*Chee Sheung Man (Deno Cheung)
*Tong Wan Miu (Fung Hiu Man)
*Chow Wan Tin (Samuel Lau)

Guest stars

*Episode 6: Twins
*Cerina da Graca
*Eason Chan
*Patrick Tang
*Dave Wong

References

* [http://www.spcnet.tv/reviews/review.php?rID=294 Review of series]
* [http://www.tvbsquare.com/TVBextras/triumphintheskies_main.htm Clips, magazine scans, episode summaries]