Novel characters: Actors who shine in TV dramas from books
2019-02-22
On Feb 22, a hot topic titled "Which characters are in line with your expectations when they come out of the novels" has sparked a lot of discussion on the internet. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
It’s common practice to adapt popular novels into TV dramas, and actors can play an important part in the success of these productions.
Some dramas have earned higher ratings among audiences when people believe that the actors cast in lead roles from the novel have captured the essence of the characters.
On Feb 22, a hot topic titled "Which characters are in line with your expectations when they come out of the novels" has sparked a lot of discussion on China's major social media platform Sina Weibo, as many netizens have posted their own impressive characters on the platform.
Now, let's review some memorable images of actors playing classic characters in TV dramas adapted from novels.
Actress Liu Yifei plays the role of Zhao Ling'er in
Chinese Paladin. [Photo/Mtime]
Actress Zhao Wei plays the role of Xiao Yanzi in
My Fair Princess. [Photo/Mtime]
Actress Angie Chiu plays the role of Bai Suzhen in
The Legend of White Snake. [Photo/Mtime]
Actor Zhang Jinlai plays the role of Monkey King in
Journey to the West. [Photo/Mtime]
Actress Chen Xiaoxu plays the role of Lin Daiyu in
A Dream in Red Mansions. [Photo/Mtime]
Actress Barbara Yung plays the role of Huang Rong in
Legend of the Condor Heroes. [Photo/Mtime]
Actor Hu Ge plays the role of Mei Changsu in
Nirvana in Fire. [Photo/Mtime]
Actress Liu Xiaoqing plays the role of Wu Cheh Tien in
Empress Wu Cheh Tien. [Photo/Mtime]
Actress Liu Shishi plays the role of Maer'tai Ruoxi in
Startling by Each Step. [Photo/Mtime]
