VIC (TV series)
VIC (Chinese: 维多利亚的模力) is a Toggle Original drama series. It was originally released on Toggle on Thursdays, and later aired on Mediacorp Channel U on Sundays. The show depicts the media and modelling industry, and contains some supernatural elements. It was the first Toggle Original Series to be nominated for Best Drama Serial, Best Theme Song and Best Actress for Star Awards. It stars model-actress Sheila Sim, Carrie Wong, Desmond Tan, Irene Ang, Steven Chiang, Jasmine Sim and Cheryl Chou as the main cast. The cast also includes real-life models and past contestants of Miss Universe Singapore.[1]
| VIC | |
|---|---|
| 维多利亚的模力 | |
| Genre | Modelling Media Industry Supernatural Mystery |
| Written by | 司徒毕 陈耀 |
| Directed by | Koh Siew Hui 高秀慧 |
| Starring | Carrie Wong 黄思恬 Desmond Tan 陈炯江 Sheila Sim 沈惠怡 Steven Chiang 江常辉 Irene Ang 洪爱玲 Jasmine Sim 沈家玉 Cheryl Chou 周智慧 |
| Opening theme | Watch Me by Ling Kai 铃凯 |
| Country of origin | Singapore |
| Original languages | Mandarin, with some English dialogue |
| No. of episodes | 16 (with 3 alternate endings) |
| Production | |
| Producer | Leong Lye Lin 梁来玲 |
| Running time | approx. 25 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | Toggle Original Series |
| Original release | 19 April – 8 June 2018 |
| Related | |
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Synopsis
Vicky takes part in a reality show Fresh Off The Runway, hoping to become a top model. The executive producer of the show, Cao Shi Ren hopes to create buzz in the media, and resorts to sending anonymous death threats to one of the contestants who happens to be Vicky. One thing leads to another, until one day she is accidentally electrocuted. The CEO of Victory Property, Victoria Lek happens to be visiting the set, gets entangled in the accident and ends up in Vicky’s body while her own is missing. She has no choice but to continue in Vicky’s body as a contestant in the reality show.
Cast
Main cast
| Cast | Role | Description | Episode Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrie Wong 黄思恬 | Vicky Zhan 詹予柔 |
|
1 - 2, Endings 1 - 3 |
| Victoria Lek 厉胜男 |
(Returned to her body - Ending 1) |
1 - 16, Ending 1 | |
| Irene Ang 洪爱玲 | Victoria Lek 厉胜男 |
|
1 - 2, Endings 1 - 3 |
| Vicky Zhan 詹予柔 |
(Returned to her body - Ending 1) |
16, Ending 1 | |
| Desmond Tan 陈炯江 | Juno Woo 吴昇豪 |
|
1 - 16 |
| Sheila Sim (Singaporean actress) 沈琳宸 | Shen Bingbing 沈冰冰 |
|
1 - 16 |
| Steven Chiang 江常辉 | Cao Shiren 曹世仁 |
|
1 - 6, 8, 10 - 16 |
Fresh Off The Runway
| Cast | Role | Description | Episode Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Chiang 江常辉 | Cao Shiren 曹世仁 |
|
1 - 16 |
| Sheila Sim 沈琳宸 | Shen Bingbing 沈冰冰 |
|
1 - 16 |
| Desmond Tan 陈炯江 | Juno Woo 吴昇豪 |
|
1 - 16 |
| Carrie Wong 黄思恬 | Vicky Zhan 詹予柔 |
|
1 - 16 |
| Jasmine Sim 沈家玉 | Suki |
(Became a successful model - Mentioned in Ending 2) |
1 - 16 |
| Cheryl Chou 周智慧 | Queenie |
Villain
(Eliminated - Episode 16) |
1 - 16 |
| Erika Tan 陈蕙薰 | Zen |
(Eliminated - Episode 15) |
1 - 16 |
| Shi Lim 林诗 | Hannah |
|
1 - 16 |
| Sharlin Dian 杉玲 | Xena |
(Eliminated - Episode 15) |
1 - 15 |
| Valnice Yek 易佳憓 | Junie |
(Left - Episode 11) |
1-11, 12, 15 - 16 |
| Vanessa Peh 白婷婷 | Fae |
(Eliminated - Episode 10) |
1 - 10, 15 - 16 |
| Joeypink Lai 黎格欣 | Dion |
(Eliminated - Episode 7) |
1 - 7 |
| Loh Ling Ying 卢玲穎 | Beatrice |
(Eliminated - Episode 5) |
1 - 5, 15 - 16 |
| Shu Yi 舒怡 | Trinity |
Villain due to mental illness
(Sent to mental institution - Episode 16) |
1 - 16 |
| Alan Yeo Thiam Hock 杨添福 | Electrician |
Villain
|
11 - 12, 15 - 16 |
Victory Property
| Cast | Role | Description | Episode Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irene Ang 洪爱玲 | Victoria Lek 厉胜男 |
|
1 - 2 |
| Jim Koh 许晋鸣 | Allan |
(Deceased - Episode 15) |
1, 13 - 14 |
| Pierre Png 方展发 | Gordon |
|
13 - 15 |
Other characters
| Cast | Role | Description | Episode Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chen Tianwen 陈天文 | Security Guard |
|
2, 6 |
| Timothee Yap 叶劲维 | Himself |
|
3 - 5 |
| Allen Chen 陈祎伦 | Tyson |
Villain
(Arrested - Episode 10) |
7 - 10 |
| Rayson Tan 陈泰铭 | Ai Momo |
|
10 - 11 |
| Paige Chua 蔡琦慧 | Nicole |
|
5 - 7 |
| Zoe Tay 郑惠玉 | Zoe |
|
15 - 16 |
Episodes
| No. in series | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | "Episode 1" |
| 2 | "Episode 2" |
| 3 | "Episode 3" |
| 4 | "Episode 4" |
| 5 | "Episode 5" |
| 6 | "Episode 6" |
| 7 | "Episode 7" |
| 8 | "Episode 8" |
| 9 | "Episode 9" |
| 10 | "Episode 10" |
| 11 | "Episode 11" |
| 12 | "Episode 12" |
| 13 | "Episode 13" |
| 14 | "Episode 14" |
| 15 | "Episode 15" |
| 16 | "Episode 16" |
Trivia
- Cheryl Chou, Shi Lim, Valnice Yek, Vanessa Peh, Joeypink Lai, Ling Ying and Sharlin Dian’s debut series.
- Carrie Wong’s second dual role after Against the Tide.
Awards and nominations
VIC was nominated for 4 categories in Star Awards 2019.[2]
Star Awards 2019
| Star Awards – Acting Awards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Accolades | Nominees | Category | Result |
| Star Awards 2019 Award Ceremony 红星大奖2019颁奖礼 | Carrie Wong 黄思恬 | Best Actress 最佳女主角 | Nominated |
| Watch Me by Ling Kai 铃凯 | Best Theme Song 最佳主题曲 | Nominated | |
| — | Best Drama Serial 最佳电视剧 | Nominated | |
| Star Awards 2019 Creative Achievement Awards 红星大奖2019之专业奖项颁奖礼 | Koh Siew Hui 高秀慧 | Best Director 最佳导演 | Nominated |
References
- Audrey LeongRead articles by Audrey Leong (2018-05-18). "Former Miss Universe Singapore contestants reunite for web series, Latest TV News - The New Paper". Tnp.sg. Retrieved 2019-10-02.
- "Fann Wong And Christopher Lee Win Best Actress & Best Actor… And Our Other Star Awards 2019 Predictions". Todayonline.com. Retrieved 2019-10-02.
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