If Only I Could (Chinese: 十年…你还好吗？) is a Singaporean drama produced and telecast on Mediacorp Channel 8. The time-travelling series, which consists of 20 episodes, it stars Rui En, Paige Chua, Andie Chen and Elvin Ng as the main characters of the series.[1][2][3][4]
| If Only I Could | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Begin Again (重來) Through the Years (回到那些年) |
| 十年…你还好吗？ | |
| Genre | Time-travel Suspense Romance |
| Written by | Lim Gim Lan Kao Lie Boon |
| Directed by | Loo Yin Kam Chen Yi You Martin Chan |
| Starring | Rui En Paige Chua Andie Chen Elvin Ng |
| Ending theme | 最美的时光 by Alfred Sim |
| Country of origin | Singapore |
| Original language | Chinese |
| No. of episodes | 20 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Chong Liung Man |
| Production location | Singapore |
| Editor | 林锦兰，许丽雯 |
| Running time | approx. 45 minutes (exc. advertisements) |
| Original release | |
| Network | Mediacorp Channel 8 |
| Release | 31 May – 27 June 2016 |
| Related | |
Plot
editChen Zhenhao (Rui En) struggles to keep her family together despite a disapproving mother-in-law, an easygoing husband too generous with his meagre earnings (Andie Chen), and a son with hyperactivity.
Huo Xiwen (Paige Chua) endures marital problems with her husband Huang Degang (Elvin Ng) and suffers a miscarriage after an accident.
Zhenhao is later diagnosed with breast cancer, and together with her former schoolmate and rival, Xiwen, who’s also seen her share of misfortune, the pair travel back in time to start their lives over and avoid all the mistakes they’ve made. But the two long-suffering wives realise they’re worse off than before.
Cast
editMain cast
edit| Cast | Role | Description | Episodes appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rui En 瑞恩 |
Chen Zhenhao 陈珍好 |
Wonder Woman (女神), Maniac Woman (女神经病)
|
1-20 |
| Paige Chua 蔡琦慧 |
Huo Xiwen 霍希文 |
|
1-20 |
| Andie Chen 陈邦鋆 |
He Daxian 何大先 |
Blowhard (大炮先)
|
1-20 |
| Elvin Ng 黄俊雄 |
Huang Degang 黄德刚 |
Main Villain
(Deceased – Episode 20) |
1-20 |
Supporting cast
edit| Cast | Role | Description | Episodes Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy Lee 李美玲 |
Liu Kaiqin 刘凯芹 |
|
1-3, 5-20 |
| Hong Huifang 洪慧芳 |
Li Xiumei 李秀美 |
(Deceased - episode 11) |
1-11 |
| Li Wenhai 李文海 |
Huo Zhiyong 霍志永 |
(Deceased - Episode 3 and 20) |
1, 3, 7, 9-20 |
| Lin Meijiao 林梅娇 |
Zeng Wanjie 曾婉洁 |
(Deceased - Episode 16) |
1, 4, 6, 9-10, 12-14, 16 |
| Chen Fengling 陈凤凌 |
Chen Zhenzhu 陈珍珠 |
|
2, 4-15, 17-19 |
| Andi Lim 林伟文 |
Ivan |
|
7-8, 14-15 |
| Shanice Koh 许抒宁 |
Wen Fang 文芳 |
Younger version portrayed by Sun Yi En
|
2, 4, 7-10, 14 |
| Shawn Tan 陈凯轩 |
He Zijun 何梓俊 |
|
1, 3 |
| Donald Chong 张俊豪 |
Eddy |
(Deceased - Episode 20) |
18-20 |
| Hayley Woo 胡佳嬑 |
He Xiaoqi 何小琦 |
|
3, 6, 9-12, 16-19 |
Cameo/special appearance
editNote: Only credited cameos are mentioned.
| Cast | Role | Description | Episodes Appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youyi 有懿 |
Hui Ling 惠玲 |
Online clothes shop co-owner (2016) In love with He Daxian (one-sided love) He Daxian's neighbour and playmate Chen Zhenhao's rival in love |
3, 6-7, 12-16, 18-19 |
| Rynn Lim 林宇中 |
Lin Sen 林森 |
Restaurant owner (2016 and 2006) In love with Huo Xiwen (one-sided love) Chen Zhenhao's love interest in the past |
3, 5-6, 8-14 |
| 盧佳俊 | Loanshark 大耳窿 |
Kidnapped He Daxian and Ah B after they lent them $500 | 1 |
| 郭锦荣 | Loanshark 大耳窿 |
Kidnapped He Daxian and Ah B after they lent them $500 | 1 |
| 林秀莲 | Meihua 美花 |
He Daxian and Chen Zhenhao's neighbour who lives below them | 1 |
| Esther Low 刘慧娴 |
Flora | Huang Degang's mistress | 1-3 |
| 陈斯伦 | Andy | Went bankrupt after Huang Degang and Huo Xiwen refused to renew a contract with him Caused Xiwen's miscarriage after seeking revenge on her |
1, 3 |
| Ric Liu 刘晋旭 |
Ah B 阿B |
Coffeeshop worker He Daxian's friend |
1-3, 6, 10-12 |
| Dick Su 苏才忠 |
Mr Teo | Huang Degang's subordinate | 3 |
| 陸韦杰 | Alex | Chen Zhenhao's blind date | 4 |
| 卢冠耀 | Eric | Huo Zhiyong's subordinate | 4, 11, 15, 17 |
| Hoong Kuo Juey 洪国锐 |
Huang Hongtao 黄鸿涛 |
Security officer Huang Degang's foster father Fired by Jezza Cosmetics in Episode 4 |
4-5, 13 |
Original soundtrack
edit| Song title | Song type | Performer | Lyricist | Composer | Song Arranger / Producer |
Provided by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 最美的时光 | Theme Song | Alfred Sim 沈志豪 | Pierre Zhang 张乐声 | Jim Lim 林倛玉 | Jim Lim 林倛玉 | Funkiemonkies Pte Ltd |
Awards and nominations
editIf Only I Could was nominated for 5 categories; the series won only the Best Theme Song. Said award was later nominated in the Asian Television Award but did not win.
The Star Awards are presented by Mediacorp.
| Star Awards – Acting Awards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Accolades | Category | Nominees | Result |
| The Road to Star Awards 2017 Episode 1 | Best Screenplay | Lim Gim Lan & Kao Lie Boon | Nominated |
| Star Awards 2017 Awards Ceremony | |||
| Best Theme Song 《最美的时光》 |
Alfred Sim | Won | |
| Best Evergreen Artiste Award | Hong Huifang |
Nominated | |
| Best Actor | Andie Chen | Nominated | |
| Best Actress | Rui En | Nominated | |
Asian Television Award
edit| Asian Television Awards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result |
| Asian Television Awards 2017 | Best Theme Song | 《最美的时光》by Alfred Sim | Nominated |
Trivia
edit- This was Elvin Ng's second villainous role since The Ultimatum (2009).[5][6]
- Rui En's first role as an aunt.[7][8] She puts on 4 kg just for this role to make her role looked more realistic.
- Rui En, Paige Chua, Elvin Ng and Andie Chen previously starred in Code of Honour (2011). Then, Rui En was Andie Chen's younger sister and in love with Elvin Ng, while Paige Chua was Chen's admirer. For this drama, there is a reshuffle; Paige Chua pairs up with Elvin Ng, while Rui En pairs up with Andie Chen. This also marks the second time the "RuiVin" pair do not play an onscreen couple, after C.L.I.F. 3 - Then, Rui En was paired up with Li Nanxing, while Elvin Ng was paired up with Tracy Lee first, then Sora Ma.
- This was Elvin Ng and Tracy Lee's fourth collaboration after No Limits, C.L.I.F. and C.L.I.F. 3.
- This was Tracy Lee's first drama in terms of filming schedule (second chronologically, after Peace & Prosperity) after converting her full-time Mediacorp contract to a per-project one. This move is to allow her to study early childhood education.[9]
- This was Malaysian singer Rynn Lim's second Singaporean drama since The Beginning (2007).
- This was the first instance of which a theme song is arranged at the end of each episode during the credits. There are two ending sequences in this series - one that begins with Xiwen and another that begins with Daxian. Excluding the first episode, this was the 14th series where News Tonight commentaries are not announced.
- The Series reran on weekdays on 5.30pm at Mediacorp Channel 8, succeeding The Dream Makers II.
- The title card, as well as shots from the time-traveling tunnel, was shot at the tunnel near Alexandra Technopark.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Tammi Tan (17 May 2016). "Accident saga taught Rui En to appreciate loved ones more". Toggle. Archived from the original on May 30, 2016. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
- ^ "瑞恩笑谈增肥压力大 不愿再为角色牺牲" (in Chinese). Toggle. 18 May 2016. Archived from the original on May 30, 2016.
- ^ May Seah (17 May 2016). "'All of us have regrets': Rui En". Today Online. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
- ^ May Seah (30 May 2016). "Andie Chen the anti-idol". Today Online.
- ^ Toh Zi Yi (20 May 2016). "Elvin Ng: From goody-two-shoes to playboy". Toggle. Archived from the original on 22 May 2016. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
- ^ Dion Tang (20 May 2016). "黄俊雄自认有爱情滋润 床戏多很尴尬" (in Chinese). Toggle. Archived from the original on May 30, 2016. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
- ^ "Rui En gets 'dolled down' for If Only I Could". Toggle. 3 November 2015. Archived from the original on 8 November 2015. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
- ^ "瑞恩素颜"增胖"演安娣 陈邦鋆明年再攻台" (in Chinese). Toggle. 3 November 2015. Archived from the original on November 5, 2015. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
- ^ "Tracy Lee to study early childhood education". Toggle. 13 November 2015. Archived from the original on 17 November 2015. Retrieved 5 April 2016.