Qi Pao (TV series)
Qi Pao (Thai: กี่เพ้า; RTGS: Ki-phao; Chinese: 旗袍; pinyin: Qípáo) is a Thai lakorn that aired on Channel 3. It features Ann Thongprasom as Paeka (Pink) and Krissada Pornveroj as Jao Ming Tian.
| Qi Pao กี่เพ้า | |
|---|---|
| Starring | Ann Thongprasom Smart Krissada Pornweroj Nirut Sirijanya Chintara Sukapatana |
| Opening theme | Qi Pao by Jennifer Kim |
| Ending theme | Sailom Haeng Ruk by Ben Chalatit |
| Country of origin | Thailand |
| Original language | Thai |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
| Production | |
| Production location | Thailand |
| Release | |
| Original network | Channel 3 |
| Original release | 1 November – 13 December 2012 |
Synopsis
Paeka (Ann Thongprasom) a tall hardworking woman is working at the Asian Institute of Textile and Apparel in Thailand as a Thai curator. One day she met Jao Ming Tian (Krissada Pornweroj), also known as Daniel, a handsome Chinese man and the son of Jao Wern Yeuy (Nirut Sirijanya) who is the owner of the 30 qipao dresses that were presented for an exhibition. One of the qipao dresses in the exhibition belonged to Jao Ming Tian's recently deceased wife, of whom Paeka bears an uncanny resemblance. Paeka is invited to Hong Kong by the family to investigate Wang Lee's murder.[1]
Cast
Main Role
- Ann Thongprasom as Paeka Supatkul (Pink) /May Lee (Sukonta, Mei Li)
- Smart Krissada Pornweroj as Jao Ming Tian (Chinese: 赵明天; pinyin: Zhào Míngtiān), also known as Daniel, The second young master of Jao family.
Supporting Cast
- Nirut Sirijanya (Ning) as Jao Wern Yeuy (Chinese: 赵文岳; pinyin: Zhào Wényuè), absolutely-power leader of Jao Family, he also the founding father of Jao pharmacy industrial.
- Chintara Sukapatana (Mam) as Wang Li Ing (Chinese: 王利平; pinyin: Wáng Lìpíng), The First mistress of Jao Wern Yeuy.
- Pitchanart Sakakorn (May) as Jao Lin Peuy (Chinese: 赵琳佩; pinyin: Zhào Línpèi), Jao Wern Yeuy's Adopted daughter. She felt in love with Jao Ming Tian.
- Panadda Wongphudee (Boom) as Lin Mei Ing (Chinese: 林美樱; pinyin: Lín Měiyīng), a former night club beautiful singer who became a second mistress of Jao Wern Yeuy.
- Anuchit Sapanpong (Oh) as Liang Wei Hur (Chinese: 梁伟鹤; pinyin: Liáng Wěihè), a stealthy intelligent homeless.
- Pijittra Siriwetchapan (Jieb) as Wang Wue Lian (Chinese: 杨玉莲; pinyin: Yáng Yùlián), Wife of Wang Chin Choen.
- Anuwat Niwatwong (Poo) as Wang Chin Choen (Chinese: 王俊镇; pinyin: Wáng Jùnzhèn), The younger brother of Wang Li Ing, Wang Wue Lian's husband.
- Deejai Deedeedee (Pad thai) as Xiu Lan (Chinese: 秀兰; pinyin: Xiù Lán), Chief of Jao family maid and household keeper.
- Pecky Sritanya as Baolin (Chinese: 宝琳), Lin Mei Ing and Jao Lin Peuy's close-assistant maid.
- Worawut Niyomsup (Oat) as Jao Ming San (Chinese: 赵明山; pinyin: Zhào Míngshān）
- Suprawat PratamaSutra as Ah-Hua (Chinese: 阿华; pinyin: A Huá), The greatest qipao crafter, Xiu Lan's father.
- Suchao Pongwilai as Li Siang (Chinese: 李娴; pinyin: Lǐ Xián), a former red guards soldier.
- Tassaneewan Seniwong Na Ayuddhaya as Auntie Zhi (Chinese: 芷奶奶; pinyin: Zhǐ nǎinai), Old poor women in fishermen village, Liang Wei Hur's mother.
- Teerapong Liaorakwong as Tantai, Paeka's uncle who has unordinary vision skill.
- Panleka Wanmuang as Paeka's mother.
Cameo (historical figure)
- Mao Zedong (Chinese: 毛泽东)
- Aisin-Gioro Puyi (Chinese: 愛新覺羅 溥儀)
- Empress Wanrong (Chinese: 婉容皇后)
Awards
| Year | Award/Recognition | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Colorful Entertainment Awards | Best Actress | Ann Thongprasom | Won |
| Top Awards | Best Actress in a Lakorn | Won | ||
| MThai Top Talk-About Awards | Top Talk Actress | Nominated | ||
| Great Awards | Best Actress of the Year | Nominated | ||
| 4th Annual Royal Dancer Awards | Best Actress | Nominated |
References
- Asianfuse Qi Pao Archived June 27, 2013, at the Wayback Machine