Secret History of Empress Wu

Secret History of Empress Wu

Poster
Also known as 'Wu Zetian Mishi'
Genre Historical fiction
Written by Zhao Ruiyong
Wang Biao
Zhou Su
Luo Ye
Directed by Cheng Feng
Co-directors:
Wang Xiangwei
Zhang Bin
Deng Wenting
Xu Xiaolong
Zhang Hui
Presented by Ouyang Changlin
Zhao Ruiyong
Zhang Huali
Liu Xiangqun
Liu Yuping
Starring Yin Tao
Liu Xiaoqing
Siqin Gaowa
Yu Shaoqun
Winston Chao
Tang Guoqiang
Xu Huangli
Zheng Shuang
Gillian Chung
Qin Hailu
Jiang Linjing
Liu Peiqi
Guo Qiming
Lei Lei
Opening theme She Wo Qi Shei (舍我其谁)
Ending theme Chuanqi Rensheng (传奇人生) performed by Jin Lin
Composer(s) Yao Jiejun
Country of origin China
Original language(s) Mandarin
No. of episodes 50
Production
Executive producer(s) Li Hao
Yao Jia
Hou Lin
Zhang Chengdong
He Xiaoting
Xiao Ning
Producer(s) Zhao Ruijun
Zhao Ruiyong
Jiang Linjing
Location(s) 1. Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
2. Hengdian World Studios, Zhejiang, China
Cinematography Chen Mingqi
Yang Yulai
Tian Yaming
Ma Hanbin
Editor(s) Wang Qian
Running time 45 minutes per episode
Production company(s) 1. Hunan Broadcasting System
2. Hunan Satellite TV
3. Zhejiang Changcheng Film and Television Media Group
Distributor Yuan Li
Zhang Zhengfeng
Hu Xiaofang
Li Fuyan
Sun Haogeng
Bai Xiujuan
Release
Original network Hunan Satellite TV
First shown in 5 November 2011
Chronology
Related shows Secret History of Princess Taiping (2012)
Secret History of Empress Wu
Traditional Chinese 武則天秘史
Simplified Chinese 武则天秘史

Secret History of Empress Wu, also known as Wu Zetian Mishi, is a Chinese television series based on the life of Wu Zetian, the only woman in Chinese history to assume the title of Empress Regnant. The series was directed by Cheng Feng and starred three actresses — Yin Tao, Liu Xiaoqing and Siqin Gaowa — as Wu Zetian, each playing the empress at a different stage of her life. It was first broadcast in mainland China on Hunan Satellite TV on 5 November 2011.

Cast

Production

The series was co-produced by Hunan Broadcasting System, Hunan Satellite TV, and Zhejiang Changcheng Film and Television Media Group, with a budget of 60,000,000 yuan. Shooting started on 18 February 2011 and ended on 6 May in the same year. Filming locations include Wuxi and Hengdian World Studios.

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