(Source: Chinese = Douban || Translation = MyDramaList)
~~ Two versions available: 44 episodes (TV) | 42 episodes (DVD) ~~Adapted from the novel "The History of Rulin" (儒林外史) by Wu Jing Zi (吴敬梓).", "video": { "@type": "VideoObject", "name": "Crying and Laughing Scholar (2021) - Episode 8", "description": "Watch Crying and Laughing Scholar (2021) - Episode 8 online.", "thumbnailUrl": "https://i.hndrama.com/image/drama/RBQ68g_4c.jpg", "uploadDate": "2022-01-03", "embedUrl": "https://hndrama.cc/embed/drama/14672/8", "potentialAction": [ { "@type": "WatchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://dwish.pro/e/7bijq77g99s9" } }, { "@type": "WatchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://dlions.pro/v/vg7uew2bldd6" } }, { "@type": "WatchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://dood.wf/e/hqicvtyinkmh" } } ] }, "actor": [ { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kara Wai", "alternateName": "惠英紅", "birthDate": "February 2, 1960", "nationality": "Hong Konger", "description": "Hui Ying Hung (English name: Kara) is a Hong Kong-based Chinese actress of Manchu descent. Known in the West primarily by her kung-fu fighting roles in Shaw Brothers Studio films in the 1970s and 1980s, she had since portrayed more serious roles with great success, and she is the first winner of the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actress in 1982. Her portrayal of a mother in the 2009 film At the End of Daybreak won her the highest recognition at the Hong Kong Film Awards, Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards, Changchun Film Festival, Pacific Meridian, Asian Film Awards, and Golden Horse Awards. (Source: Wikipedia)", "image": "https://i.hndrama.com/image/people/0QNO7_5c.jpg" }, { "@type": "Person", "name": "Pan Yue Ming", "alternateName": "潘粤明", "birthDate": "May 9, 1974", "nationality": "Chinese", "description": "Pan Yue Ming is a Chinese actor and TV host born in Xicheng, Beijing. He graduated from the Film and Television Production Department of Beijing Normal University.
He made his acting debut in 1994 in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms."
During his school years, he worked as a reporter at his school's reporter station, and some of his articles were published in newspapers. He gave up the opportunity to study at Shanghai Theatre Academy in 1996 and went abroad to study. He planned to switch to behind-the-scenes production.
In 2000, he won the Best Newcomer Award at the 7th Beijing University Student Film Festival for his role in "A Lingering Face." At the 9th Beijing University Student Film Festival in 2002, he won the Best Actor Award for "Desire for Fired." A year later, in 2003, he won the Outstanding Newcomer Award at the 9th China Film Huabiao Awards for "Jing Tao Hai Lang."
On May 13, 2009, while filming the movie "I'm Here For You," he was in a car accident, which caused his lungs to be crushed and ruptured. It took him several months to recover.
In 2013 he established his own studio.
On November 20th, 2017, he won the Best Leading Actor Award at the First China Yinchuan Internet Film Festival for "Day and Night." Two days later, he won the Mr. Fashion TV Actor of the Year Award and was hired as a charity ambassador. In December he won the Bazaar Men's Peak Annual Appealing Star of the Year, the Asian Powerful Actor of the Year Award at Fashion Power List Awards Ceremony, the Expressive Artist of the Year Award at the Sina Fashion Awards, the Annual Style Character Award at the Sina Kandian Creators Ceremony, the Sohu Fashion Festival Annual TV Series Male Star Award, and the Internet Man of the Year Award at the 8th Bull Ear Award.
In January of 2018, he won the Weibo Night's Most Beautiful Performance Award and the Annual Power Actor Award, and Anhui Satellite TV's National Drama Festival Annual Role Play Star Award. In March of the same year, he won the Annual Breakthrough Table Performance Award at the 9th Chinese Film Golden Broom Awards.
In June of 2019, he won the Actor of the Year Award at the Internet Boutique Festival. In August of the same year, he ranked 97th on Forbes Chinese Celebrity List and rose to 64th place in 2020.
In September 2008 he married actress Dong Jie. In February of 2009, they welcomed a son. The two broke up in October of 2012.
(Source: MyDramaList)", "image": "https://i.hndrama.com/image/people/4JPZY_5c.jpg" }, { "@type": "Person", "name": "Sammul Chan", "alternateName": "陳鍵鋒", "birthDate": "May 4, 1978", "nationality": "Hong Konger", "description": "Sammul Chan is a Hongkongese actor, singer, host, and diving instructor. He was formerly associated with TVB.
He attended Nga Pou Kai School, Hong Kong Pui Ching Middle School, and Chan Shu Kui Memorial School. He graduated with a science degree from St. Bonaventure College.
In 1996, he joined New Century Radio as a DJ after participating in a comprehensive DJ recruitment drive, marking his entry into the entertainment industry. In 1997, Chan signed a management contract with TVB, kickstarting his acting career with the television station.
He once signed contracts with three record companies, but his albums were never released. In 1999, he even recorded his first Mandarin album in Taiwan, but due to a change in ownership of the record company, the collaboration abruptly changed. The promotion costs for the album in Taiwan had to be paid out of his pocket. In the end, after six months of recording, the completed album was not released.
In August 2010, Chan did not renew his contract with TVB and subsequently shifted his focus to mainland China, ending his 13-year association with the station.
Beyond his acting career, he holds certifications in canoeing, sign language for the deaf from the Red Cross, childcare, and staff diving instruction.
He has been actively involved in charity work; since high school, he has consistently donated blood, accumulating over 30 donations. In 2009, he was appointed as a Red Cross ambassador by the Hong Kong Red Cross. He has also served as an ambassador for various voluntary organizations and public affairs. Additionally, he serves as an instructor for first aid courses, teaching life-saving skills.
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She is married to Chinese actor Benny Qian.
(Source: MyDramaList)", "image": "https://i.hndrama.com/image/people/jogkw_5c.jpg" } ], "director": [ { "@type": "Person", "name": "Tam Long Cheung", "alternateName": "譚朗昌", "birthDate": "", "nationality": "Hong Konger", "description": "Tam Long Cheung is a Hongkongese screenwriter, director, and producer. In 1978, he joined TVB as an assistant director and production coordinator and was later promoted to director.
In 1989, he made his film directing debut.
in 1992, he joined Asia Television and began working as a producer.
(Source: Chinese = WeTV, Wikipedia || Translation = MyDramaList)", "image": "https://i.hndrama.com/image/people/0wvDA6_5c.jpg" } ]
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