Life - Fear Not
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{{Infobox television
| native_name = 人生无所畏
| image = Life - Fear Not.jpg
| image_size = 250
| caption =
| alt_name = Life's Blessings
| genre = Socio-drama
Dramedy
Hotel
Restaurant
Education
Christmas
Chinese New Year
Musical
| creator =
| developer =
| writer = Lau Ching Poon
Goh Chwee Chwee
Chen Siew Khoon
| director = Loo Yin Kam
Su Miao Fang
Fu Zibing
Qiu Jian Ting
Guo Hong Ren
| creative_director =
| starring = Chen Shucheng
Rayson Tan
Felicia Chin
Aloysius Pang
Chen Liping
| voices = Xiang Yun 向云
| theme_music_composer =
| opentheme = 人生无所畏 by Liang Wern Fook and Lorong Boys
| endtheme = 1) 爱❤无所畏 by Bonnie Loo
2) 落脚处 by Felicia Chin
3) 一样 by Aloysius Pang & Carrie Wong
| composer =
| country = Singapore
| language = Mandarin, with some English dialogue
| num_seasons =
| num_episodes = 120
| list_episodes =
| executive_producer = Jasmine Woo 邬毓琳
| producer =
| editor =
| location =
| cinematography =
| camera =
| channel = Mediacorp Channel 8 (2015-2016)
| first_aired = {{Start date|2015|10|19}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2016|4|1}}
| related = Don't Stop Believin'
}}
Life - Fear Not ({{zh|s=人生无所畏}}, previously titled Life's Blessings) ran for 120 episode series produced by Mediacorp Channel 8. It stars Chen Shucheng, Rayson Tan, Felicia Chin, Aloysius Pang and Chen Liping as the casts of this series.{{Cite news |date=15 August 2015 |title=What’s to fear |pages=35 |work=Today |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/today20150815-1.2.31.1.6 |access-date=4 August 2023 |via=NewspaperSG}}
The show replaced the second half of the 7.00 pm drama timeslot, airing weekdays from October 19, 2015, 7.30 pm to 8.00 pm on weekdays making it the 2nd long form half an hour drama airing together with news-current affairs programme Hello Singapore at 6.30pm.
Plot
The story revolves around the Zhuang family who runs and resides in a small inn, traditional hotel and shophouse known as “Our Humble Lodge”. Zhuang Shuiqing (Chen Shucheng) is the head of the family; he is kind-hearted and is always willing to go all out to help others. His eldest son, Zhuang Daoqiang (Rayson Tan) is the vice principal and later principal of Zhi Li Secondary School. He is a refined man who is deeply in love with the inn and traditional hotel manager, Lin Jiajia (Chen Liping). His third daughter, Zhuang Daohan (Felicia Chin), has many past relationships and has a very candid personality. His youngest son, Zhuang Daoren (Aloysius Pang), is quirky in nature. He dreams of making it big and always thinks of ways to make a quick fortune. He meets self-proclaimed impersonating policewoman, Bai Meigui (Carrie Wong), and eventually falls in love with her. Though the Zhuangs lives together harmoniously, but there are times when the siblings turn against each other. Shuiqing suffers from memory lapses and could no longer carry out his duties. Daoren suggests selling off “Our Humble Lodge” and divides the profits. His suggestion faces violent objection from the rest of the family members and their relationship soured. After much trial and tribulations, the Zhuangs finally understands the importance of family unity. They put aside all their grudges and reconcile with each other. The series features various short stories with different themes about life. As the story progresses, each character will learn some valuable life lesson, but most importantly one should learn to lead a fulfilling and fearless life.
Cast
=Zhuang Shuiqing's Family, Friends, Relatives and Our Humble Lodge Staffs =
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|---|---|---|
| Chen Shucheng | Zhuang Shuiqing 庄水清 | Owns and Runs "Our Humble Lodge" |
| Rayson Tan | Zhuang Daoqiang 庄道强 | 撞到墙 Vice Principal and later Principal of Zhi Li Secondary School, replacing Cui Dabao's (Ben Yeo)'s position. |
| Felicia Chin | Zhuang Daohan 庄道涵 | Works as a Radio DJ at Mediacorp Radio Station YES 933. |
| Aloysius Pang | Zhuang Daoren 庄道仁 | |
| Chen Liping | Lin Jiajia 林佳佳 | |
| Zhang Yaodong | Liu Yishou 刘一守 | |
| Lin Meijiao | Huang Jinhua 黄金花 | |
| Zheng Geping | Shenlong 神龙 | |
| Brandon Wong | Lin Dashou 林大寿 | |
| Sora Ma | Zhang Xiuyan 张秀燕 | |
| Bonnie Loo | Peng Chu'er 彭楚儿 | |
| Nick Teo | Wang Hongzhi 汪鸿志 | |
| Chen Huihui | Xiuyan 秀燕 | |
| Xavier Ong | Liu Yicong 刘一聪 | |
| Aileen Tan | Zhuang Daomei 庄道美 | |
| Zhu Houren | Xiao Daren 萧大任 | |
| Justin Lim Ye Teng 林業騰 | Joey | |
| Michelle Tay 郑荔分 | Fu-Sao 福嫂 | |
| Huang Shinan 黃世南 | Peng Tiansheng 彭天胜 |
= Zhi Li Secondary School =
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! style="background:#8ecaef; color:#f5de40; width:17%" | Role ! style="background:#8ecaef; color:#f5de40; width:46%" | Description | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ben Yeo | Cui Dabao 崔大保 | Former Brilliante Secondary School Teacher and Former Zhi Li Secondary School Principal Also reprises his role from Don't Stop Believin'. |
| Elvin Ng | Wu Yanbin 吴彦彬 | Former Brilliante Secondary School and Former Zhi Li Secondary School Counsellor Also reprises his role from Don't Stop Believin'. |
| Koh Jia Ler 许家乐 | Wang Huaipo 王怀坡 | Troublemaker (破坏王) Student Zhuang Daoqiang and Lu Guoli's best friend |
| Jason Lee 李国扬 | Wu Jinji 吴锦基 | Student Wang Huaipo, Xiaotian & Lu Guoli's Friend Was caught shoplifted at Zhixiang's shop in episode 22 |
| Isaac Wu 吳冠毅 | Dongxuan 东轩 | Student Wang Huaipo & Lu Guoli's Friend Expelled out of school after accused of making a false claim that Daoqiang molested him and Guoli Died in a car accident in Episode 20 (Deceased - Episode 20) |
| rowspan="2" |Nicole Fu 符嘉轩 | Xiaotian 小甜 | Student Wang Huaipo and Lu Guoli's Friend |
| Xiaomi 小蜜 | Xiaotian's twin Opted-out of school as she is weak academically and took care of the family, but switched places with Xiaotian from time to time so that she can get an education too | |
| 吴乐轩 | Xiaoqi 小棋 | Huang Jinhua's Daughter Posted to Zhi Li Secondary School in episode 69 |
| 纪丽晶 | Mrs Huang 黄老师 | Zhi Li Secondary School Teacher Quarreled with Lu Guoli and got him expelled but persuade Zhuang Daoqiang not to expel Guoli out of Zhi Li Secondary School |
=YES 933=
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|---|---|---|
| Eelyn Kok 郭惠雯 | Jane Seah | Zhuang Daohan's Supervisor at Mediacorp YES 933 Radio Station |
| Yusuke Fukuchi 福地祐介 | Shen Jinbin 沈金斌 | Crazy Man (神经病) Zhuang Daohan's colleague, co-host of "Daohan's Journal" Zhuang Daoren's buddy Try dating with Zhuang Daohan but broke up cause not compatible |
| Melody Low | Amy | Zhuang Daohan's friend Zhuang Daohan repeatedly set up a date between Liu Yishou and her Loves Liu Yishou Liu Yishou told her the person he likes is Zhuang Daohan Frustrated when Liu Yishou says the person he loves is Zhuang Daohan Breaks friendship with Zhuang Daohan as Liu Yishou told her he likes Zhuang Daohan, but reconciled in Episode 85 |
=Bai Meigui's Family=
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|---|---|---|
| Carrie Wong 黄思恬 | Bai Meigui 白梅桂 | Police impersonator Bai Jinshan's daughter Raymond's younger sister Zhuang Daoren's ex- girlfriend and business partner engaged to Henry Agreed to go back to Daoren in persuading him to go for the operation Zhuang Daoren's Girlfriend |
| 林傾如 | Ray's & Bai Meigui's Mother | Mother of Ray and Bai Meigui Blame Daohan for Ray's death Suffering from acute Liver disease Henry's Liver is a suitable donor (Deceased - Condition Worsen) |
| Terence Tay 郑仲伟 | Raymond | Bai Meigui's elder brother Zhuang Daohan's ex-boyfriend Fell to his death after committing suicide at the mall in Episode 12 (Deceased - Episode 12) |
=Lu Guoli's Family=
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|---|---|---|
| Amos Lim 林轩存 | Lu Guoli 陆国力 | Student Wang Huaipo's Best Friend Shenlong's adoptive son Mei'e's son |
| Hong Huifang | Liang Mei'e 梁美娥 | Lu Guoli's mother Had a miscarriage 7 years ago caused by Shenlong |
| Zheng Geping | Shenlong 神龙 | Fortune teller Regular customer of My Humble Lodge restaurant One of the Fu Lu Shou of the inn Lu Guoli's adoptive Father Went overseas to work according to Guoli in Episode 84 |
=Cameo appearances =
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|---|---|---|
| 陳天祥 | Uncle Wang 王伯 | Paralyzed Old Man Wang Ziye's Father |
| Yap Huixin 叶慧馨 | Emily 愛美丽 | Teenage Cheat Project Superstar Contestant Suffers from motor neurone disease |
| Joyce Ng 黄琬婷 | Lynn | Peng Chu'er's classmate Indirectly caused the death of Raymond |
| Bryan Chan 陈国华 | Bai Jinshan 白金山 | Bai Meigui's bogus father Paid by Bai Meigui's mother to impersonate her father |
| Ian Fang 方伟杰 | Bai Zhixiang 白志翔 | Former student of Brilliante Secondary School Du Siman's Student Currently works in a minimart Observed Wu Jinji's pickpocketing antics for a long time |
| Douglas Kung 孔祥德 | Mentally Challenged Man 傻子 | Mentally Challenged Man |
| Luisa Gan | 夏天 | Con - Artist Cheated Men of their money as she stole a handphone |
| Zhang Wei 张为 | Sun Wugong 孙武功 | Monkey King (孙悟空) Senile dementia uncle His son left him in the inn as he is annoying but came back for him |
| Seth Ang 翁兴昂 | Wang Ziye 王子业 | Villain but later decided to repent Uncle Wang's son Caused Jiajia to Miscarriage Seek Revenge on Daohan as she stop Yishou from giving him money Caught by Yishou and sent him to the police station (Arrested - Episode 77) |
| Charles Lee 李家庆 | Henry | Bai Megui's new boyfriend Bai Meigui's engagement guy Going to get married Warned Daoren to stay away from Bai Meigui Was almost stabbed by Daoren |
| Jeffrey Xu | Try Toh | Villain Zhuang Daohan's Former Girlfriend who betrayed her by dealing with drug trafficking Arrested - Episode 71 |
| Leron Heng | 箫小姐 | Houseowner Lu Guoli and Wang Huaipo do volunteer work Got in a dispute with Wang Huaipo after she gave him $2 for the housework done Went to complain to Zhuang Daoqiang about Wang Huaipi and Lu Guoli to Expel them Zhuang Daoren's Ex-Classmate |
| Felicia Chin | Du Siman 杜思曼 | Brilliante Secondary School Chinese Teacher Missing after the events of Don't Stop Believin' but mentioned in this series Resembles Zhuang Daohan |
Original Sound Track (OST)
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|+ !Song title !Performer |
| 人生无所畏 (Opening Theme Song)
|Liang Wern Fook featuring Lorong Boys |
| 爱❤无所畏 |
| 落脚处 |
| 一样
|Aloysius Pang and Carrie Wong |
| 你的背包
|Yap Huixin |
Accolades
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| Year
! Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result
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| rowspan="2" |2017
| rowspan="2" |Star Awards | "人生无所畏" | {{nom}} | | |||
| Best Evergreen Artiste Award
|{{nom}} | |