Best Selling Secrets - Sitcom Overview

Best Selling Secrets, sitcom overview

Year 2007 marks the arrival of a new sitcom, the return of Esther Kwan, and the start of something that would eventually be loved. Starring Esther, Best Selling Secrets was a sitcom that undertook high expectations from the very start. After leaving TVB for seven long years, clearly all the attention and focus were set on TVB Best Actress Esther Kwan. And of course Esther did not disappoint the audience. Esther plays Wong Ka Nam, daughter-in-law to Tai Chi master Ng Hang (Elaine Jin), mother to Xing’s trainee photographer Luk Jit (Vin Choi), long time friend and crush of Yin's Group's CEO Vincent Yin Wai-Shun (Geoffrey Wong), and new rival of advertising company Xing's CEO Diana Man On-Na (Elvina Kong).

In the past nineteen years, Nam has been on bad terms with Hang. Hang blames Nam for not being a good mother to Jit, thus Hang doesn’t let Jit know that Nam is in fact his mother. With the help of Vincent, Nam becomes Jit's superior, and the mother and son start working together at Xing. Nam is constantly guilty for not being there for Jit, thus she hopes to make it up to him by treating him extremely well. Not knowing the truth, Jit once thought Nam had a crush on him. Misunderstandings soon cleared up and Nam was able to rebuild her relationship with Hang and Jit by moving in to live with the two. Being able to fix her relationship with her family, Nam has Vincent to thank. Vincent has secretly loved Ka Nam for nineteen years, but has kept his love to himself because she was the wife of his best friend, Luk Kin. Even after Kin passed away Vincent still dared not confess his feelings for Nam, afraid that it might ruin their friendship, and also because Nam only has Kin in her heart. Vincent chose to stand by Nam and be a silent protector. Nam eventually finds out about the crush, but insists that they remain friends because she refuses to let anyone in her heart. Nam believes that no one can take Kin's place in her heart. Only after going head to head with Kin’s suspected lover Lai Poon Yu-Yuk (Louisa So) and meeting with psychiatrist Chan Chi Yin (Sunny Chan) did Ka Nam realize that Vincent was in her heart all along. She learned that losing her loved one doesn’t mean her love world has come to an end. In fact, it should teach her how to love properly in the future. Kin will never disappear in Nam's heart, but it is really time to move on, sealing Kin in that special place in her heart and set her eyes towards the future. Nam learns to cherish her relationship with Vincent and let her feelings lead the way, taking over her always conscience mind. The two eventually gets married and expecting a baby girl.

As the sitcom progressed, the main focus was no longer only set on Esther. More familiar names regained the audience’s liking. More familiar faces were finally being recognized. The sitcom gained success because it has certain aspects that manage to capture the audiences’ attention and manages to touch the audience’s heart. Hilarious plot allowed the audience to relax after a long day of school or a stressful day at work, while intense plot keeps the audience glued to the television screen.

As time passed, the audience eventually watched the sitcom on a daily basis; watching it became a habit and a must-do. The characters were eventually humanized because we can always find someone we know that resembles certain aspects of certain characters. Best Selling Secrets was no longer politics based; the working environment of the office was no longer isolated. The audience became a part of Xing’s bunch. As we watch the evolution of each character, we ourselves are also changing. Just how much of our daily lives are we missing out on? Are we taking too much for granted? What exactly are we searching for in life?

Diana and assistant Kau Chun (Tsui Wing) has worked together for over ten years. In this past decade she has never considered him to be anything more to her but a useless follower. His contributions to her always went unnoticed. She knew he was loyal to her, she knew he liked her, but she didn’t think she needed anyone by her side. Everything changed when Chun left her to work for Vincent, only then did she realize his importance. Only after the two had parted did Diana begin to see Chun’s true potential, only then did she realize that her feelings for Chun had long evolved into love. Even though the two were eventually able to get together, Chun knows that they’re at two different social levels. Chun painfully leaves Diana in hopes to one day return, providing her with the best in the world. His hard efforts paid off and he returns as Tony Ko, CEO of Mag Castle, a hotel empire. The two walk off hand-in-hand as they excitedly greet the next phase in their lives, marriage.

David Mo Kei-Yung (Stephen Au) was Xing’s senior administrative assistant. He never had much ambition in his life, at least not after his ex-wife (Queenie Chan) dumped him after making all his money hers. Yung admired Wong Ka Nam and once wanted to court her because he thought she was interested in him. Yung backed off once he discovered that everything Nam did was for her son Jit, she had no interest in starting a new relationship after her husband passed away. Yung’s true destined one was actually Diana’s competitor and sister Queenie Man Shing-Kwan (Florence Kwok). From encounter to endless quarrels, the two had developed a little something for each other and eventually confronted their true feelings. However, Queenie is still an ambitious woman who hungers for more power and social standard. She accepted childhood friend, Vincent’s older brother, Yin Wai Pun (Timothy Cheng)’s love, knowing that she can use him to gain power. Saddened by Queenie’s two timing attitude, Yung leaves Hong Kong to start a new career with Kau Chun. Before Yung's departure, Pun reveals that Queenie's one and only love was Yung. Yung still decides to leave Hong Kong to persue his career. However, within two weeks Yung returns. The two eventually weds and becomes parents to two adorable children.

After graduating from high school, Jit negotiated with grandmother Hang to let him work at Xing for a period of time before starting university life. He meets Maymay Yuen Mei-Yiu (Jeanette Leung) and the two quickly become lovers. Kawaii Ho Tung-Tung (Yoyo Chen), who also likes Jit, is sadden when she discovers that her best friend Maymay and her crush Jit are now a couple. She sadly leaves the company to study photography with a famous Japanese photographer. She returns shortly after Jit and Maymay breakup, she is hired as Xing's photographer and works with Jit at Xing again. Upon her return, Jit discovers a completely different Kawaii, a mature and evolved Kawaii. He began to see the other side of Kawaii which he failed to see before. Jit started to like Kawaii, so he confronted her and the two finally became a couple. As their relationship progressed, their feelings of love towards each other slowly subsided. They realized this when Jit and his new colleague Dai Ngan Loi (Aimee Chan)’s friendship got a little too complicated to explain. The three eventually becomes good friends; they realize that it was best for the three of them to stay that way.

The character Doris (Rachel Kan) originally had limited screen time, she was arranged to be Vincent’s secretary at Yin’s Group. As the sitcom progressed, she eventually became Nam’s and Diana’s secretary respectively. Don't be fooled by her workaholic personality, after suffering from marital failure, she has lost faith in all men. She spends all her time devoted to her work, wanting to become an independent woman who relies on herself. Everything changed when Maymay’s brother Yuen Man Cheung (Wayne Lai) and Hang’s then boyfriend Tin Joi Shan (Bill Shek) opened a canteen to serve the workers of Yin’s Group and Xing. At first Doris and Cheung hated each other, but the two eventually became close friends when they started to realize that they shared similar experiences. Their friendship blossomed into love and they became an inseparable pair.

Receptionist Lily Lau Ting-Ying (Mikako Leung), Gary Lee Man-Kei (Jim Tang), Marco Lau Ka-Wor (Raymond Chiu), Michelle Tam Yuk-Ying (Janice Shum), Candy Chung Oi-Ting (Summer Joe), Ann Tse Yan-Yan (Helena Wong) all once worked for Xing. They eventually left Xing to persue their desired career. Over this past year, the group slowly gained popularity amongst the audience as each one of them was featured in certain episodes of the sitcom.

Best Selling Secrets was original and creative; it has brought much laughter to the audience in the past year. However, it seemed to completely turn downhill after Esther’s departure. The only thing to look forward to was the progression in the relationships between Diana and Kau Chun, Doris and Cheung, along with Yung and Queenie. However, the above pairings' screen time was also quite limited. In the sitcom’s last two months, the scriptwriters turned it into quite a horrifying "thing". The usually thoughtful and considerate Nam suddenly proposed to Vincent. Even though I'm a Vincent-Nam fan, this still seems a bit strange. Nam proposing? Well, I guess this is the best we're given. Hang broke up with Shan with rapid speed, claiming that their feelings for each other suddenly changed. Vincent’s father, Yin Ying Ming (Chan Hung Lit) quickly became Hang’s love interest even though she had no feelings for him not long ago when he confessed to her. Ming is then unexpectedly sucked into a possible lawsuit, wasting three precious episodes that could be used to explain other relationships in the sitcom. Pun entered into the relationship between Queenie and Yung only during the last week of the sitcom, kissed Queenie in one episode and broke up with her in the next, after discovering that her true love is Yung. Chun and Yung left their loved ones to go work elsewhere in one episode, while two years had already passed by in the next episode. The finale turned into something completely unwatchable. Xing creative director Wai Yat (Brian Burrell) and wife Ming Leung (Angela Tong), along with Vincent and Ka Nam are expecting their first baby [I guess that's a good thing]. Yung and Queenie are parents to two babies. Everyone except Yat left the company, Nam’s evil brother Wong Kwok Lap (Samson Yeung) suddenly turned good, Chun became the CEO of a famous hotel empire, he and Diana got back together and married two minutes before the sitcom ended. Everything is rushed and became quite unrealistic. Even though the sitcom finishes with a happy ending, I must say it’s quite a messed up happy ending. Nevertheless, at least it's a happy one.

Best Selling Secrets has indeed created many wonderful memories and will be remembered in our generation as an enjoyable piece of work. Many of the storylines were extremely well written, and probably could have been even better if Ka Nam's character wasn't arranged to leave the sitcom. Of all the relationships, my all-time favorite has to be the Vincent-Ka Nam love chase, followed by the adorable yet tempting Diana-Kau Chun love. Over these past 300+ episodes I've obtained and found a lot: my previous love for Esther Kwan, re-introduction of Elvina Kong, Stephen Au, and Tsui Wing, addiction to the ending sub "Only Once" even after listening to it for over one year, I'm still in love with the song. Even though university life is stressful, Anime hopes to seek a balance between work, homework and the world of TVB. Anime anticipates the new sitcom starring the cast of Best Selling Secrets and awaits that Esther will one day return to TVB.

Anime's Favorites

Favorite Episode – Episode 247: Who Is Kin’s Most Loved

Best Scripted Episode – Episode 241: The Position Part II

Most Anticipated Episode – Episode 247: Who Is Kin’s Most Loved

Most Comfortable Episode – Episode 140: Full Moon Union

Most Enjoyable Episode – Episode 252: My Girlfriend Is Wong Ka Nam

Most Heartbreaking Episode – Episode 258: How To Say Goodbye

Most Hilarious Episode – Episode 146: The Casual Wear Competition

Most Intense Episode – Episode 246: The Mystery of Love

Most Meaningful Episode - Episode 241: The Position Part II

Most Romantic Episode – Episode 257: Ka Nam’s Wish

Most Touching Episode – Episode 35: Doraemon’s Ending Part II


Also Recommended Episodes

- Episode 69: Return Of The Prince
- Episode 142: The Representation of Power
- Episode 151: Burglar And Superman
- Episode 164: Son Against Mother
- Episode 183: Falling In Love With Master Ng
- Episode 187: Hard To Love
- Episode 210: The Letter Never Received
- Episode 212: Tale Of Baby Bear
- Episode 250: Vincent's Most Loved One
- Episode 265: Ka Nam's Reply
- Episode 297: Lovers At Long Last
- Episode 298: At All Cost
- Episode 301: Jealousy Flies
- Episode 311: Queenie's Game
- Episode 317: Becoming Truth
- Episode 334: At Fate's Hands
- Episode 335: The Love Testing Challenge
- Episode 342: Cheung's Dream




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* Of course the above opinion and favorite list may be slightly bias as it’s my personal liking and I am a super Esther fan.

Posted on 08/11/2008

Best Selling Secrets Epi 364 Summary

同事三分親 大結局‧第364集 ‧開花結果
Best Selling Secrets Finale - Epi 364 - The Happy Ending

Time passed by fast, it has been two years since Jit (Vin Choi Kei-Chun) left Hong Kong. Today is a special day, most past and present Xing colleagues all gather at Yin's canteen. Jit realizes that even though everyone has changed quite a bit, their friendship remains the same. Vincent (Geoffrey Wong Chi-Hung) brings everyone happy news, Ka Nam (Esther Kwan Wing-Ho) is pregnant.

Pun (Timothy Cheng Chi-Shing) originally planned to negotiate a collaboration with a world class enterprise, but discovered that Joe & Jim, which recently had been accquired by Dai Kam (Lo Lok Lam), is already in negotiation with the enterprise. Even though Kam blocked out all of the information regarding this collaboration, Diana (Elvina Kong Yan-Yin) still tries her best to find out more about the enterprise, if hopes to defeat Kam. Diana found out that the project controller is an asian named Tony Ko. While Diana arrives at a hotel to purchase the controller's favorite egg tarts she discovered that the controller himself is residing in that very hotel. It's revealed that the CEO, Tony Ko, is in fact Kau Chun (Tsui Wing). More good news arrive just when everyone celebrates Kau Chun's success, the enterprise's chairman plans to give away his whole business to Kau Chun. In the press conference annocing the hotel's partnership with Yin's, Chi Cheung (Lau Kong) tells Diana that before the conference ended, Kau Chun had asked him for his consent in proposing to her. Kau Chun finally met Cheung's expectations, gaining Cheung's long awaited permit. Blessed by family and friends, Diana and Kau Chun enter another phase in their lives - marriage.

Episode summary translated by Anime Master 179002 @ Esther Kwan's Realm.
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Best Selling Secrets Epi 361 Summary

同事三分親‧第361集 ‧魔女之條件
Best Selling Secrets - Episode 361 - Queenie's Conditions

言氏會議室喜氣洋洋，原來為信在荷蘭順利完成工作外，更成功與當地政府洽商新計劃令言氏獲利。當英明準備好大肆慶祝之際， 為信的助理竟向眾人說出為信並沒有回港。為信藉視像向眾人解釋，原來在上機前，他收到了家嵐的電話；家嵐說她在意大利小鎮中看見一所教堂，更說想與為信在 那裡結婚。因此為信決定放下 CEO 的職務，直接飛往意大利迎娶家嵐。

Yin's conference room is enlightened with happy atmosphere, it's because Vincent managed to negotiate a new partnership with the Holland government. Just when Ming prepares to celebrate this occasion, Vincent assistant tells everyone that Vincent did not return to Hong Kong. Vincent explains the whole situation in a webcam conversation. Vincent received a phone call from Ka Nam before boarding the plane, Ka Nam told Vincent about a church in a small town in Italy. Ka Nam tells Vincent she wants to get married there, thus Vincent put aside his CEO duties and flew over for the wedding right away.

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Posted on 08/02/08

Esther @ Best Selling Secrets Episode 357 Cap

In this episode, when Vincent showed Jit an email sent from Ka Nam, Jit comments that Ka Nam didn't send any pictures with her in it. Vincent excitedly points at the dark shadow on the far right hand corner, telling Jit that "Ka Nam's finger" is in the shot.

Posted on 08/02/08

News Buzz: Best Selling Secrets Finale Info

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TVB sitcom Best Selling Secrets will air its last episode on August 7th. Yesterday, the cast gathered at the church to film the ending, where they witnessed the marriage of Elvina Kong Yan-Yin and Tsui Wing. Vin Choi Kei-Chun and Yoyo Chen Chi-Yiu acted as the best man and the maid of honor. Elaine Jin Yan-Ling, Aimee Chan Yan-Mei are amongst the attendants. The sitcom originally starred Esther Kwan Wing-Ho, Elvina Kong and Elaine Jin as the three leads, thus Esther's absence does add slight imperfection to the ending.

ESTHER DENIES PREGNANCY

Esther's assistant explained that because Esther damaged her tendons, she needs to rest and is unable to join the cast for the finale. Her assistant emphasizes that she is not pregnant, but rather enjoying her holiday with her family.

When asked to comment about the imperfection without Esther, Elvina says, "It's a pity she can't join the finale, but I wouldn't call it an imperfection because the scriptwriters have already arranged her character to marry Geoffrey Wong Chi-Hung's character somewhere else." Elvina did not inform husband Jackson about the kiss with Tsui Wing, claiming that she knows her limits and extent. Elvina loves her role as Diana very much, claiming that she loves the character more than herself, thus she went and made herself an "I Love Diana" cap.

Elaine claims that Esther's departure from the sitcom influenced her a lot because the two had many scenes together. She had hoped that Esther would return, Elaine says "I really don't know why she won't return for the ending, overall it was great working with everybody."

TVB executive Catherine Tsang Lai-Chun was present at the finale filming also, when asked to comment on Francis Ng Chun-Yu's remark about filming TVB series is based on "relationships" with the executives, she replies, "People think too much, it's all about ability. We've used Francis in the past, there is no need to worry much."

Catherine Tsang also announced that all of the BSS cast will return for the new sitcom in September.

* If you ask Anime, I'd say health and family are more important. Esther needs her rest and her fans should understand her. Elaine really needs to get her facts straight. If the scriptwriters really arranged Ka Nam and Vincent to get married, then I guess that counts as the "satisfactory" ending Esther promised in her interview. Even though it is sad that we can't see Ka Nam 's return, I wish Esther all the best with Nick and Brittany.

**New sitcom length rumored to be 260 episodes, not the originally planned 100 episodes. The exact number, we shall see in September.

***Side note, why is Vin and Yoyo the best man and maid of honor? Wouldn't Stephen Au Kam-Tong, Rachel Kan Mo-Wah, or even Diana's competitive sister Florence Kwok Siu-Wan be better candidates?

無铫處境劇《同事三分親》將於8月7日播出最後一集，昨日全劇演員拍攝大結局，講述江欣燕與徐榮有情人終成眷屬，蔡淇俊及陳自瑤等出任伴郎伴娘外，金燕玲及陳茵媺等人到教堂觀禮。可是此劇原本由關詠荷、江欣燕及金燕玲三人為主，但關詠荷早已辭演，令這集大結局未能圓滿。

關詠荷否認懷孕辭演

關詠荷昨日透過助手回覆，解釋最近扭傷筋骨關係，所以才辭演休養，並強調不是懷有身孕，現在享受假期之中。

江 欣燕說：「是有些可惜，但不會不圓滿的，劇情有交代她與黃子雄在外地結婚。」江欣燕指今次與徐榮拍咀戲無通知丈夫，自言好有節制。 江欣燕表示十分捨不得《同事》完結，只因她很愛Diana一角，她更笑說愛Diana多於自己，更製作了一頂印有「I Love Diana」的帽。

金燕玲稱關詠荷辭演對她影響很大，因為二人有很多對手戲，唯有希望對方快些重回崗位。金燕玲更說：「結尾也不見人真的不知原因，大致上人人合作都開心。」

製作部總監曾勵珍昨日親臨監場。談到吳鎮宇大爆無铫拍劇是靠關係，曾勵珍否認說：「大家想多了，始終講實力的，以前也常用吳鎮宇，不需要顧慮太多。」

曾勵珍公布好消息，指《同》劇所有演員會演出下齣處境劇。

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Posted on 07/14/08

Esther @ Best Selling Secrets Episode 345 Caps

Brief mentioning of Ka Nam in episode 345 of Best Selling Secrets when Dai Kam hired private detectives to investigate Hang's family background.

*I must thank my friend Jin from HK for collecting most of the BSS caps for me all this way. Couldn't have had the time to manage all the my blogs without your help :)

**By the way fans of BSS, HERE is the cast list for the filming of the finale, but Esther's name isn't on the list...I don't know what to say :(

***However, MingPao reported that Geoffrey and Vin recently filmed BSS @ HK airport, could this mean something? I sure hope there is a surprise, or at least mention Ka Nam's name in the upcoming episodes ^_^

Posted on 07/12/08

News Buzz: Esther Negotiating On BSS Comeback

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Recent rumors have stated that Moses Chan Ho and Esther Kwan Wing-Ho will collaborate in Best Selling Secrets in order to save the failing ratings, but according to MingPao sources, even though Moses has completed his part in grand production Moonlight Resonance, he will not be joining the sitcom. When asked about the rumors on joining BSS, Moses replied through SMS, stating that he was not informed of such plan. As with Esther, her manager Canny says, “Still negotiating, chances are half-half. Esther’s contract with TVB has not ended. We’ll have to see how time management goes, but TVB is very cooperative, they are willing to adjust their schedule to satisfy Esther. Other than taking care of Brittany, Esther also has other work.”

Best Selling Secrets will end on August 7^th, followed by Olympics programs. New sitcom filming starts mid-September. Most of the BSS cast will be filming the new sitcom. Regarding rumors on Joyce Cheng Yan-Yee being part of the sitcom, Florence Chan Suk-Fun says Joyce is still negotiating with TVB. Speech of Silence premiered this week, theme song feedback is positive. If Joyce is able to join the BSS cast for the new sitcom, her exposure will increase greatly.

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Posted on 06/29/08

News Buzz: BSS Producer Considered Esther's Return

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Joyce Cheng Yan-Yee not only is preparing to become a singer, but also an actor. Sources indicate that Joyce is currently negotiating with TVB and may very well become a cast member of the new upcoming sitcom. Teresa Mo Shun-Kwan, who refused to film Best Selling Secrets, may film this new one along with Joyce and veteran Ng Kwan Lai. Joyce has been given many opportunities by TVB, including singing the theme song to TVB series Speech of Silence, this "Fa Dan" treatment makes many envious.

Best Selling Secrets will air its last episode on August 7th, TVB is already in preparation for a new sitcom. Even though various rumors indicate that the new sitcom will be a continuation of Best Selling Secrets, sources indicate that the new sitcom would only keep few of the original cast including Elvina Kong Yan-Yin, Florence Kwok Siu-Wan and Wong Cho Lam. The new sitcom would actually be a new story, with new relationships and additional cast.

As rumors indicate, Joyce has always wanted to film a series; After many eliminations by Florence Chan Suk-Fan, Joyce has finally decided the offer of filming the new sitcom.

Joyce may also sing the theme song of the new sitcom, be able to sing and act in the new sitcom, looks like Joyce had already taken a large step into success.

The new focus of the sitcom will no longer revolve around office politics, but rather a magazine company. Two leading actress would control two separate departments, and the plot continues from there on. Topics to write about includes entertainment buzz and social concerns.

With Best Selling Secrets soon ending, latest reports have indicated that last year's Best Actor winner Moses Chan Ho will join the sitcom to save the failing rating. Producer Lo Shun Ngok clarified that last night the sitcom achieved a 31 point rating, higher than the premiere of Speech of Silence's, which managed 30 points. Producer Lo emphasized that the sitcom is not loosing its audience.

To make the ending more special, Producer Lo considered many options, which included inviting former cast member Esther Kwan Wing-Ho and Best Actor Moses Chan to collaborate as a couple in the sitcom's finale. Plans have changed since and nothing is yet confirmed.


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《 同 事 三 分 親 》 將 於 八 月 七 日 播 映 最 後 一 集 ， 無 近 日 正 積 極 籌 備 新 一 輯 處 境 劇 ， 雖 然 一 直 有 傳 新 劇 是 《 同 事 三 分 親 》 的 延 續 ， 但 據知 只 是 保 留 該 劇 部 分 演 員 ， 如 江 欣 燕 、 王 祖 藍 、 郭 少 芸 等 ， 實 質 是 全 新 故 事 背 景 與人 物 關 係 ， 並 加 入 一 批 新 主 角 。

夥 拍 好 戲 之 人
據 悉 ， 欣 宜 一 直 希 望 拍 劇 ， 經 過 陳 淑 芬 細 心 為 她 挑 選後 ， 差 不 多 已 落 實 接 拍 這 部 處 境 劇 ， 加 上 同 劇 有 好 戲 之 人 毛 舜 筠 與 「 粵 語 片 花 旦 」吳 君 麗 ， 相 信 有 一 定 吸 引 力 。

而 正 向 樂 壇 發 展 的 欣 宜 ， 更 是 唱 主 題 曲 第 一 人 選 ， 能 夠 成 為 處 境 劇 主 角 兼 唱 主 題 曲 ， 欣 宜 進 軍 娛 樂 圈 可 說 是 已 踏 出 成 功 第 一 步 。

至 於 劇 集 故 事 背 景 ， 會 由 廣 告 公 司 變 為 雜 誌 社 ， 以 兩 位 女 主 角 掌 管 兩 大 部 門 ， 期 間 針 鋒 相 對 ， 劇 情 更 會 牽 涉 娛 樂 圈 、 社 會 時 事 等 話 題 。

否 認 陳 豪 救 亡
《 同 事 三 分 親 》 即 將 大 結 局 ， 昨 日 有 報 道 會 加 入 陳 豪救 亡 收 視 。 對 此 監 製 羅 鎮 岳 作 出 否 認 ， 澄 清 前 晚 收 視 三 十 一 點 ， 比 剛 推 出 之 《 甜 言蜜 語 》 卅 點 還 要 高 ， 故 此 絕 對 不 用 救 亡 。

為 了 令 結 局 更 特 別 ， 羅 鎮 岳 曾 想 過 多 個 方 案 ， 包 括 邀 請 關 詠 荷 助 陣 ， 與 陳 豪 配 成 一 對 ， 但 現 在 計 劃 有 變 。

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Posted on 06/24/08

Nick Talks About Esther @ Fan and Kam Interview

Part 1: Here
Part 2: Here
Part 3: Here
Part 5: Here

Nick talks about how Brittany watches Esther's performance in Best Selling Secrets, how he gave Esther a surprise by visiting her on-set and more!

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Posted on 05/13/08

News Buzz: Esther Prepared To Become A Mother Again

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Esther Kwan Wing-Ho is prepared to become a mother again, plus she wants to spend more time with Brittany, thus she decided to stop her work and make the necessary preparations. When discussing sitcom Best Selling Secrets, Esther congratulations the team for the series' success and is happy that the entire cast will reunite for a new sitcom. Is Esther going to step out of the entertainment circle for good? Esther says, "We'll see how the script is and how my time management goes, if all is manageable I will help TVB." Esther reveals that Brittany have started school and is very rebellious. Recent many children are not feeling well, making the school a hazardous zone. Esther worries about Brittany's health and future, she says, "Have to give her more care and love, so that even if she does something wrong, she can come to me for assistance." As with news regarding Esther purchasing the twenty-three million dollar new house, Esther expresses no comment.

關 詠 荷 準 備 隨 時 再 當 媽 咪 ， 加 上 想 花 多 點 時 間 增 添 母 女 感 情 ， 故 決 定 暫 停 幕 前 演 出 。 她 更 坦 言 近 日 已 不 設 防 ， 並 開 始 進 食 葉 酸 ， 做 足 心 理 準 備 ， 再 迎 接 新 生 命 的 來 臨 。

談 到 《 同 事 三 分 親 》 原 班 人 馬 再 接 演 新 劇 ， 關 詠 荷 打 趣 要 恭 喜 一 班 舊 同 事 。 問 到 是 否 打 算 退 出 娛 圈 ， 她 說 ： 「 睇 劇 本 同 時 間 先 啦 ， 係 都 會 幫 TVB 。 」 她 又 自 爆 身 邊 朋 友 的 女 兒 剛 升 上 中 學 ， 但 已 叛 逆 非 常 ， 加 上 近 日 學 童 病 患 高 危 ， 令 她 益 發 擔 心 女 兒 的 成 長 ﹕ 「 要 畀 佢 多 愛 同 關 懷 ， 等 佢 就 算 做 錯 事 ， 都 會 返 同 我 講 嘛 。 」 至 於 購 入 千 萬 新 屋 一 事 ， 關 詠 荷 則 三 緘 其 口 ， 未 有 正 面 回 應 。

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Posted on 05/04/08

Esther @ Best Selling Secrets Behind the Scene 3

Esther & BSS cast - behind the scene. On-set filming...

Posted on 05/03/08
Image credit: Janice Shum's Yahoo Blog

News Buzz: New Plans For Best Selling Secrets

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Following the sequel of Heart of Greed where "the same cast reunite for a new story", cast of TVB's sitcom Best Selling Secrets will appear in a new sitcom in September. Sources report that Best Selling Secrets will stop airing for one month due to the Olympics; the producers are afraid that the audience will be forgetful, thus they've decided to stop Best Selling Secrets before the Olympics and start a new sitcom starring the same cast of Best Selling Secrets. The new sitcom will also be based on office politics and family relationships, this make the popularity of the cast can be maintained while it can also give the audience a new refreshing feeling. In response to the rumor, producer Law says, "This is only a very early stage, we're still working on the concept for the new sitcom. (Will you invite Esther Kwan for the new sitcom?) Of course I want her back, but we'll still have to respect her decision and will." Best Selling Secrets cast Alvina Kong (aka Elvina Kong), Wong Cho Lam, and Yoyo Chen are all anticipating the new sitcom and the sparks that will be created with their reunion.

《同事三分親》舊人開續集

繼 《 溏 心 風 暴 》 為 食 住 人 氣 ， 以 原 班 人 馬 開 拍 新 故 事 的 「 續 集 」 後 ， 仍 播 映 的 處 境 劇 《 同 事 三 分 親 》 ， 所 有 演 員 亦 將 於 九 月 現 身 另 一 個 處 境 劇 。 據 知 ， 《 同 》 劇 原 於 八 月 為 奧 運 停 播 一 個 月 ， 監 製 擔 心 觀 眾 善 忘 ， 加 上 《 同 》 劇 反 應 不 俗 ， 故 決 定 原 班 人 馬 在 奧 運 後 開 拍 新 處 境 劇 ， 故 事 題 材 同 樣 環 繞 辦 公 室 政 治 與 家 庭 ， 既 可 維 持 《 同 》 劇 的 演 員 人 氣 ， 又 可 帶 給 觀 眾 新 鮮 感 。

對 此 ， 該 劇 監 製 羅 鎮 岳 說 ： 「 呢 個 係 好 初 步 構 思 ， （ 會 否 力 邀 關 詠 荷 復 出 拍 新 劇 ？ ） 我 當 然 想 佢 返 ， 但 要 睇 佢 意 願 。 」 而 《 同 》 劇 的 江 欣 燕 、 王 祖 藍 及 陳 自 瑤 等 均 表 示 很 期 待 換 上 新 故 事 後 的 合 作 火 花 。

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Posted on 04/30/08

Esther @ Best Selling Secrets Behind the Scene 2

Esther & BSS cast - behind the scene. On-set filming and Christmas gift exchange...

Posted on 04/20/08
Image credit: BSS Candy's Yahoo Blog

Esther @ Best Selling Secrets Behind the Scene

Esther & BSS cast - behind the scene.

Posted on 04/08/08
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Esther @ Best Selling Secrets Episode 273 Caps

Another one of Esther's voiced episodes, still glad to hear from Ka Nam :)

Vincent: Even though Ka Nam isn't here with me now, I know her heart will always be by my side wherever she goes. I'm not alone after all, I am not lonely.

*Click on the Best Selling Secrets button on the nav bar to view the updated BSS Page:)

Posted on 04/03/08

Esther @ Best Selling Secrets Episode 272 Cap

Ka Nam's postcard with Esther's narration. Esther was credited for this episode :) Even though we didn't get to see Ka Nam, listening to her voice was still great ^-^

*Click on the Best Selling Secrets button on the nav bar to view the updated BSS Summary Page:)

Posted on 04/01/08

Esther @ BSS Epi 273 Preview + Summary

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同事三分親 273 - 常伴你左右
Best Selling Secrets Episode 273- Always By Your Side

Ming (Chan Hung Lit) angered two of Yin's business partners while having lunch with Chang (Lau Kong). The next day Chang told Vincent (Geoffrey Wong Chi-Hung) that those two business partners plan to sell their shares of Yin's, but refused to sell them to Ming. Vincent tells Chang that recent rumors suspect Kam (Law Lok Lam), Ming's biggest rival, has interest in purchasing large shares of Yin's. During the meeting Ming asked Vincent which projects he plans to announce at Yin's press conference, Vincent said the main focus would be the environmental friendly "Flame Wheel". Ming disaprove the idea, he wants Vincent to focus on going against Kam's projects. Vincent receives a call from well known businessman Mr. Yee, Mr.Yee expresses interest in the "Flame Wheel". Vincent regains his confidence and believes that his decision is the right one. However, shortly before the press con, Mr. Yee tells Vincent that he will sell his whole comapny to Kam. Ming calls a meeting the day after, Ming wants to reorganize the entire company. His plan is to sell Xing and the "Flame Wheel" company, Vincent is angry at Ming for making such a decision. Vincent hopes that talking with Diana (Alvina Kong Yan-Yin) and Philip (Lawrence Yan Chi-Keung) would make him better, but both failed to understand him. This makes Vincent miss Ka Nam (Esther Kwan Wing-Ho) even more. Vincent decides to send her an email. At this time, Chun (Tsui Wing) delievers something to Vincent from Ka Nam...

Anime: I was so excited when a saw Esther's name credited in the cast list down at the bottom...does this mean that we're going to see Esther in this episode? Kind of worried though because in one of the captions it said "Vincent and Ming finally settled their disagreement with Nam's help from afar". Hope it's not only Ka Nam's name that gets mentioned...keeping my fingers crossed here :)

Posted on 03/29/08

Esther @ BSS Epi 272 Preview

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Hang receives a postcard from Nam, nothing much. Don't think we'll get to see Esther in this episode but maybe we'll hear her voice...this episode also introduces Wong Hei's character as Hang's brother.

News Buzz: Next Magazine Awards 2008 Result

Best Selling Secrets managed #10 in the Top 10 Television Program category. Too bad Esther didn't win a spot in the top 10. Unfortunately the top 10 isn't based on acting skills, but rather based on fluctuating popularity. Well, that's just a silly idolization contest. We all know who can really act don't we?

Posted on 03/26/08

Esther @ Best Selling Secrets Episode 265 Caps

Esther @ episode 265 of Best Selling Secrets. I like this episode, even though we only get to see Ka Nam for 2 mins. Esther, we will all be waiting for your return, please do come back to BSS! Vincent will be waiting for Ka Nam :)

Ka Nam: Vincent, the times we share are the sweetest memories I hold...
Vincent: Ka Nam, I don't mind waiting for you, as long as you have me in your heart. No matter how long it may be, I'll be waiting for you...

*Click on the Best Selling Secrets button on the nav bar to view the updated BSS Summary Page:)

Posted on 03/21/08