Zero to Hero
Zero to Hero was a MediaCorp TV Channel 8 comedy drama series which aired from 16 May 2005 to 10 June 2005. The series is unique as it portrays the traditional Chinese beliefs of the netherworld and afterlife in a light-hearted way.
Synopsis
The burning of cash in the form of joss paper and other material items such as mobile phones in the form of cardboard were depicted in the series. It is a traditional Chinese belief that the deceased would receive those items burned for them in the netherworld.Xie Jizu is a policeman who often spends his free time gambling rather than caring for his family. He dies in a car accident and went to the netherworld, where he befriends some spirits and hear the sad tales of how they died. Zhengde, a contractor, was brutally murdered but police were never able to crack the case. Jizu decides to make amends by helping Zhengde find his murderer.
Cast
- Edmund Chen as Xie Jizu
- Chen Liping as Zhong Lizhi, Jizu's wife
- Li Xianhuan as Xie Sixi
- Xiao Liyuan as Xie Sanyuan
Other Cast
- Patricia Mok as Xie Xiumei, Jizu's sister
- Zheng Geping as Xu Zhiniang, Xiumei's husband
- Zhang Wei as Xie Shiyi, Jizu and Xiumei's father
- Li Yinzhu as Wang Guiji, Jizu and Xiumei's mother
- Andrew Seow as Lin Zhengde
- Brandon Wong as Ah Bao
- Florence Tan as Dolly, Zhengde's wife
- Yao Wenlong as Ah Bang
- Chen Jyh Cheng as Newton, one of the guards of the netherworld
- Jin Yinji as Jizu's 6th great-grandmother
- Henry Thia as "Angmoh Zai"
- Ye Shipin as Ah Gu, the durian seller
- Zen Chong as Ah Ping
- Liang Tian as Uncle Tang
- Fraser Tiong as Ah Car
- Carole Lin as Ah Car's mother
Accolades
Fann Wong 范文芳 — Beautiful Illusions 镜中人
Joi Chua 蔡淳佳 — Destiny 梦在手里
| Award | Nominee | Result |
| Young Talent Award 青苹果奖 | Fraser Tiong 张家奇 | |
| Young Talent Award 青苹果奖 | Xiao Liyuan 肖力源 | |
| Best Theme Song 最佳主题曲 | 阴差阳错 by JJ Lin | |
| Best Supporting Actress 最佳女配角 | Carole Lin 林晓佩 | |
| Top Rated Drama Serial | Zero to Hero |