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{{Infobox television
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|producer = Yu Gang<br>Wang Yi<br>Song Zhenshan<br>Wu Hongliang
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'''''Lady Wu: The First Empress''''', also known as '''''The Great Empress''''' or '''''Empress Wu Meiniang''''', is a 2004 Chinese television series based on the biography of [[Wu Zetian]], the only woman in Chinese history to assume the title of [[Emperor of China|Empress Regnant]]. The series was first broadcast on [[Chinese Television System|CTS]] in Taiwan in 2004 under the Chinese title '''武媚娘傳奇''' (''Wu Meiniang Chuanqi''; literally: ''The Legend of Wu Meiniang'').
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| writer = Shan Zhe
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| director = Hao Ran
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| presenter =
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| starring = [[Alyssa Chia]]<br>[[Vincent Zhao]]<br>Bao Jianfeng<br>Kou Zhenhai<br>[[Sun Xing]]<br>Zhang Tong<br>Yang Tongshu
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| theme_music_composer =
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| opentheme = ''Zhizun Hongyan'' (至尊紅顏) performed by Zhang Kefan
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| endtheme = ''Yiwang'' (遺忘) performed by Lin Chunru
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| country = China
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| language = Mandarin
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| executive_producer = [[Han Sanping]]<br>Zhang Zhe<br>Wang Zhiqiang
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'''''Lady Wu: The First Empress''''', also known as '''''The Great Empress''''' or '''''Empress Wu Meiniang''''', is a 2003 Chinese television series based on the biography of [[Wu Zetian]], the only woman in Chinese history to assume the title of [[Emperor of China|Empress Regnant]]. The series was first broadcast on [[Chinese Television System|CTS]] in Taiwan in 2003 under the Chinese title 武媚娘傳奇 (''Wu Meiniang Chuanqi''; literally: ''The Legend of Wu Meiniang'').


==Plot==
==Plot==
While the story is generally based on factual history, some fictional elements have been introduced, such as the romance between the empress and Li Junxian, a fictional [[Tang dynasty]] general. The series begins with Wu Meiniang's early life as a commoner, and ends with her ascension to the throne. It is set in the Zhenguan era of the reign of [[Emperor Taizong of Tang]], and contains many significant historical events such as Wang Yingzhen's rebellion, the war between the Tang Empire and the [[Göktürks|Tujue]], and the taming of the [[Yellow River]]. Throughout the series Wu Meiniang is portrayed as a simple, intelligent and kind woman who persists in love at all costs. Although she is framed by her enemies, she has never been afraid of them. Because of her fate, she has experienced various kinds of love and hatred and has been involved in intrigues in the inner palace ever since she stepped in there. She finally takes on the responsibilities of constructing her empire.
This story revolves around the romance between [[Wu Meiniang]] and Li Junxian, a fictional [[Tang dynasty]] general. The series begins with Wu Meiniang's early life as a commoner, and ends with her ascension to the throne. It is set in the Zhenguan era of the reign of [[Emperor Taizong of Tang]], and contains many significant historical events such as Wang Yingzhen's rebellion, the war between the Tang Empire and the [[Göktürks|Tujue]], and the taming of the [[Yellow River]].

Wu Meiniang is in love with Li Junxian, but she is the cairen of Emperor Taizong. Emperor Taizong's son Li Zhi is madly in love with Wu Meiniang. After Emperor Taizong's death, Li Zhi rescues her from being a nun for the rest of her life. Wu Meiniang is brought to the palace, where she encounters [[Pure Consort Xiao|Consort Xiao]], [[Empress Wang (Gaozong)|Empress Wang]], and Xu Yingying who try to harm her. She is saved countlessly by Li Junxian and Li Zhi, and she eventually becomes the Empress.

Throughout the series Wu Meiniang is portrayed as a simple, intelligent and kind woman who persists in love at all costs. Although she is framed by her enemies, she has never been afraid of them. Because of her fate, she has experienced various kinds of love and hatred and has been involved in intrigues in the inner palace ever since she stepped in there. After the death of her two husbands and lover, she finally takes on the responsibilities of constructing her empire.


==Cast==
==Cast==
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** Ji Tianfu as young Li Junxian
** Ji Tianfu as young Li Junxian
* Kou Zhenhai as [[Emperor Taizong of Tang]]
* Kou Zhenhai as [[Emperor Taizong of Tang]]
* Bao Jianfeng as [[Emperor Gaozong of Tang]]
* [[Bao Jianfeng]] as [[Emperor Gaozong of Tang]]
* [[Sun Xing]] as [[Zhangsun Wuji]]
* [[Sun Xing]] as [[Zhangsun Wuji]]
* Yang Tongshu as Xu Yingying
* Yang Tongshu as Xu Yingying
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* Jessie Chang as [[Consort Xiao (Gaozong)|Consort Xiao]]
* Jessie Chang as [[Consort Xiao (Gaozong)|Consort Xiao]]
* Zhang Mingjian as [[Di Renjie]]
* Zhang Mingjian as [[Di Renjie]]
* Yue Yueli as [[Wu Shihuo]]
* Yue Yueli as [[Wu Shiyue]]
* [[Dai Chunrong]] as Wu Meiniang's mother
* [[Dai Chunrong]] as Wu Meiniang's mother
* Wang Dongfang as Yuanbao
* Wang Dongfang as Yuanbao
* Wu Qiang as Shiquan
* Wu Qiang as Shiquan
* Ye Qing as Dongshi
* [[Ye Qing]] as Dongshi
* Fang Yuan as Ling Jing
* Fang Yuan as Ling Jing
* Ji Qilin as [[Li Yuanji]]
* [[Ji Qilin]] as [[Li Yuanji]]
* Xu Shouqin as [[Shangguan Yi]]
* Xu Shouqin as [[Shangguan Yi]]
* Li Li-chun as Yuan Tiangang
* Li Li-chun as Yuan Tiangang
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{zh icon}} [http://data.ent.sina.com.cn/tv/7116.html ''Lady Wu: The First Empress''] on [[Sina.com]]
* {{in lang|zh}} [http://data.ent.sina.com.cn/tv/7116.html ''Lady Wu: The First Empress''] on [[Sina.com]]
* {{zh icon}} [http://news.xinhuanet.com/ent/2004-02/11/content_1309510.htm ''Lady Wu: The First Empress''] on xinhuanet.com
* {{in lang|zh}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20040315172147/http://news.xinhuanet.com/ent/2004-02/11/content_1309510.htm ''Lady Wu: The First Empress''] on xinhuanet.com
* {{zh icon}} [http://www.cts.com.tw/prog/meiniang/ ''Lady Wu: The First Empress'' page] on CTS's website
* {{in lang|zh}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20110224232520/http://www.cts.com.tw/prog/meiniang/ ''Lady Wu: The First Empress'' page] on CTS's website


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Latest revision as of 09:25, 4 September 2023

Lady Wu: The First Empress
Promotional poster
Also known asThe Great Empress
Empress Wu Meiniang
Traditional Chinese至尊紅顏
Simplified Chinese至尊红颜
Literal meaningHonorable Beauty
Hanyu PinyinZhìzūn Hóngyán
GenreHistorical fiction, romance
Written byShan Zhe
Directed byHao Ran
StarringAlyssa Chia
Vincent Zhao
Bao Jianfeng
Kou Zhenhai
Sun Xing
Zhang Tong
Yang Tongshu
Opening themeZhizun Hongyan (至尊紅顏) performed by Zhang Kefan
Ending themeYiwang (遺忘) performed by Lin Chunru
Country of originChina
Original languageMandarin
No. of episodes44
Production
Executive producersHan Sanping
Zhang Zhe
Wang Zhiqiang
ProducersYu Gang
Wang Yi
Song Zhenshan
Wu Hongliang
Running time45 minutes per episode
Production companies
Original release
NetworkCTS (Taiwan)

Lady Wu: The First Empress, also known as The Great Empress or Empress Wu Meiniang, is a 2003 Chinese television series based on the biography of Wu Zetian, the only woman in Chinese history to assume the title of Empress Regnant. The series was first broadcast on CTS in Taiwan in 2003 under the Chinese title 武媚娘傳奇 (Wu Meiniang Chuanqi; literally: The Legend of Wu Meiniang).

Plot

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This story revolves around the romance between Wu Meiniang and Li Junxian, a fictional Tang dynasty general. The series begins with Wu Meiniang's early life as a commoner, and ends with her ascension to the throne. It is set in the Zhenguan era of the reign of Emperor Taizong of Tang, and contains many significant historical events such as Wang Yingzhen's rebellion, the war between the Tang Empire and the Tujue, and the taming of the Yellow River.

Wu Meiniang is in love with Li Junxian, but she is the cairen of Emperor Taizong. Emperor Taizong's son Li Zhi is madly in love with Wu Meiniang. After Emperor Taizong's death, Li Zhi rescues her from being a nun for the rest of her life. Wu Meiniang is brought to the palace, where she encounters Consort Xiao, Empress Wang, and Xu Yingying who try to harm her. She is saved countlessly by Li Junxian and Li Zhi, and she eventually becomes the Empress.

Throughout the series Wu Meiniang is portrayed as a simple, intelligent and kind woman who persists in love at all costs. Although she is framed by her enemies, she has never been afraid of them. Because of her fate, she has experienced various kinds of love and hatred and has been involved in intrigues in the inner palace ever since she stepped in there. After the death of her two husbands and lover, she finally takes on the responsibilities of constructing her empire.

Cast

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