Say Cheese (TV series)
{{short description|Singaporean Chinese drama}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2018}}
{{Infobox television
| native_name = 西瓜甜不甜
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| genre = Family
Drama
National Day
| runtime = approx. 45 minutes (excluding advertisements)
| creator =
| director = Chen Yi You 陈忆幼
Chew Fatt Yeow 周发耀
| writer = Rebecca Leow 洪汐
| executive_producer = Winnie Wong 王尤红
| producer = Mediacorp Studios
| starring = Chen Liping 陈莉萍
Richard Low 刘谦益
Joanne Peh 白薇秀
Romeo Tan 陈罗密欧
Hong Huifang 洪慧芳
Cynthia Koh 许美珍
Rayson Tan 陈泰铭
Zen Chong 章证翔
Zong Zijie 宗子杰
Kimberly Chia 谢静仪
Denise Camillia 陈楚寰
Jeffrey Cheng 庄惟翔
Lin Meijiao 林梅娇
| opentheme = 喜剧收场 by Jack Neo{{cite web |title=Mic ON!"... "Saaayyy Cheeeeese! |url=http://productionresource.mediacorp.sg/news/2018/0820/say-cheese-theme-song |website=Productions Resources |accessdate=20 August 2018}}
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| country = Singapore
| location = Singapore
| language = Chinese
| network = Mediacorp Channel 8
| first_aired = {{start date|2018|8|6|df=y}}
| last_aired = {{end date|2018|8|31|df=y}}
| num_episodes = 20
| list_episodes =
| related = {{Plainlist|
- Gifted
- 29th February
}}
}}
Say Cheese ({{zh|s=西瓜甜不甜}}) was a Singaporean drama produced by Mediacorp Studios and telecast on Mediacorp Channel 8. It consisted of 20 episodes and was aired at 9 pm on weekdays and had a repeat telecast at 8 am the following day.{{cite web |title=Say Cheese 西瓜甜不甜 |url=https://contentdistribution.mediacorp.sg/collections/family/products/say-cheese-%E8%A5%BF%E7%93%9C%E7%94%9C%E4%B8%8D%E7%94%9C |website=Mediacorp}}{{cite web |title=The cast of 'Say Cheese' on modern dating habits – Toggle |url=https://entertainment.toggle.sg/en/entertainment/localbuzz/photos/the-cast-of-say-cheese-on-modern-dating-habits-10028348#slideshow-1 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181224122703/https://entertainment.toggle.sg/en/entertainment/localbuzz/photos/the-cast-of-say-cheese-on-modern-dating-habits-10028348#slideshow-1 |url-status=dead |archive-date=24 December 2018 |website=Toggle |accessdate=9 March 2018}}{{cite web |title=The Real Reason Zen Chong Doesn't Want To Play The Bad Guy Anymore |url=https://www.8days.sg/sceneandheard/entertainment/the-real-reason-zen-chong-doesn-t-want-to-play-the-bad-guy-10066998 |website=8 Days |accessdate=24 March 2018 }}{{cite web |title=We Asked Hong Huifang If She Would Feel Awkward Bumping into Pan Lingling – Here's What She Said |url=https://www.todayonline.com/8days/sceneandheard/entertainment/we-asked-hong-huifang-if-she-would-feel-awkward-bumping-pan |website=TODAYonline |accessdate=3 August 2018}}{{cite web |title=What do Gurmit Singh, Chen Liping and Rayson Tan have in common with Singapore besides being the same age? |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/lifestyle/gurmit-singh-chen-liping-rayson-tan-singapore-in-common-10595632 |publisher=Channel NewsAsia |accessdate=8 August 2018}}{{cite web |title=The Life Interview with Chen Liping: Stumbling on success |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/stumbling-on-success |website=The Straits Times |accessdate=9 April 2018 |date=9 April 2018}}
Synopsis
Peace Photography Studio is an established but traditional studio founded 80 years ago and had five branches in its heyday. Now, there is only a single studio left and is managed by Pan Renyi and daughter Pan Zejia. Pan Zejia quietly helped out at the studio as she feels indebted to Pan Renyi who helped her settle a huge debt 10 years ago, and as a result, she remained single since then.
Ke Yuanhang is a newspaper reporter who is kind and magnanimous, although five years younger than Pan Zejia, a friendship soon developed. While Pan Zejia is irritable and impatient, Ke Yuanhang is gentle and caring. Their hindrances do not stop there, as Pan Renyi is constantly at loggerheads with Ke Yuanhang's mother, Hong Ziyi. Due to Pan Renyi's temperament, he does not get along with all his children. The matter is made worse when Pan Zejia's mother suddenly dies in a car accident.
Cast
- Chen Liping as Hong Ziyi (洪紫怡)
- Romeo Tan as Ke Yuanhang (柯远航)
=(Phua)'s family{{clarification needed|date=November 2024}}=
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| Cast
!Role !Description | ||
|---|---|---|
| Richard Low | Pan Renyi 潘仁义 | Younger version portrayed By Cruz Tay (郑凯泽) Uncle Watermelon (西瓜叔), Small Watermelon (小西瓜)
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| Hong Huifang | Huang Ruiyun 黄瑞云 | Auntie Watermelon (西瓜嫂)
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| Rayson Tan | Zhong Kelin 钟克林 | Colin Chong (Pitiful Worm 可怜虫)
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| Cynthia Koh | Pan Zeguo 潘泽国 | Phua Zhek Geok, Guo (国)
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| Zen Chong | Pan Zemin 潘泽民 | Phua Zhek Min, Min (民), Zam Phua
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| Joanne Peh | Pan Zejia 潘泽家 | Phua Zhek Geh, Jia (家)
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| Zong Zijie | Zhong Bowen 钟博文 | *A photography and digital imaging graduate from NTU
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| Lyn Oh 胡菱恩 | Pan Sushan 潘苏姗 | Susanna Phua
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=Others=
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| Cast
!Role !Description | ||
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| Kimberly Chia | Ni Yuyan 倪语妍 | *A fashion model, later a taekwondo teacher
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| Denise Camillia | Elaine Lim 林依莲 | Villain
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| Jeffrey Cheng 庄惟翔 | Chi Yongliang 池永亮 | Main Villain
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| Lin Meijiao | Aisha 爱沙 | *A school food stall's owner
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| Suhaimi Yusof | Kaamil | *A school food stall's owner
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| Nick Shen | Pan Heping 潘贺评 | *Ho Peng Photography Studio's owner (1st generation)
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| Candyce Toh 杜蕙甹 | Ding Xiaorou 丁晓柔 | Main Villain
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| Bernard Tan 陈传之 | Ni Haoxiong 倪浩雄 | |
| Tang Maoling 湯妙玲 | Mrs Ni (倪太太) | |
| Marcus Chin | Uncle Stone 石头叔 | Pan Renyi's old friend |
| Angel Lim 林汐 | ||
| Kenneth Kong 江坚文 | ||
| Seth Ang 翁兴昂 | ||
| Benjamin Tan 陈俊铭 | James | |
| Zhai Siming | Brandon | |
| Eelyn Kok |
Soundtrack
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| Song title
!Song type !Singer !Lyrics !Composer !Producer | |||||
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| 喜剧收场 | Theme song | Jack Neo 梁智强 | Jack Neo 梁智强 | 邓碧源 | 王尤红 麦如丽 |
| 忘年 | Sub-theme song | Joanne Peh 白微秀 | 黎沸挥 | 邓碧源 | 王尤红 麦如丽 |
Accolades
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| Year
! Ceremony | Nominees | Category | Result
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|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan="5" |2019
| rowspan="4" |Star Awards |Rebecca Leow |Best Screenplay | {{nom}}
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| Joanne Peh | Best Actress | {{nom}}
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| Cynthia Koh | Best Supporting Actress | {{nom}}
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| {{N/A}} | Best Drama Serial | {{nom}}
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| Asian Academy Creative Awards
|Cynthia Koh | {{won}} |