Qin Shi Huang (2001 TV series)

*Qin Shi Huang*
Qin Shi Huang
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Also known as	Qin Shi Huang, the First Emperor; Emperor Qin Shi Huang
Chinese	秦始皇
Hanyu Pinyin	Qín Shǐ Huáng
Genre	Historical drama
Written by	Zhang Tianmin; Zhang Jing;
Directed by	Yan Jiangang; Liu Wei;
Creative director	Yi Zhenzhou
Presented by	Li Peisen
Starring	Zhang Fengyi; Gao Ming; Song Jia; Liu Wei; Zhao Liang; Song Chunli; Fan Bingbing; Zhang Jingchu;
Opening theme	Qinwang Sao Liuhe (秦王扫六合), performed by Han Lei
Ending theme	Tianxia Yi Zhi Ge (天下一支歌), performed by Mao Amin
Composer	Zhou Zhiyong
Country of origin	China
Original language	Mandarin
No. of episodes	32
Production
Executive producers	Zhang Huashan; Zou Qingfang; Wang Weiguo; Li Ding;
Producers	Jin Yusheng; Zhao Huayong; Li Jianhuai; Deng Tao;
Production location	China
Cinematography	Wang Yongchun
Running time	45 minutes
Production companies	CCTV; Wuxi CCTV Film & Television Productions Co. Ltd.;
Original release
Network	CCTV-1
Release	18 February –; 6 March 2001

Qin Shi Huang is a Chinese historical drama television series based on the life of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor who unified China under the Qin dynasty, in 221 BC. The series was filmed between 1999 and 2000 and first released in 2001 in Hong Kong and Thailand, and in 2002 in Singapore. In China, the series was edited and altered by historians and experts before it was approved for broadcast on CCTV-1, in 2001.

Cast and characters

Zhang Fengyi as Qin Shi Huang
- Wang Heyu as Qin Shi Huang (child)
Gao Ming as Lü Buwei
Song Jia as Lady Zhao (Queen Dowager Zhao)
Liu Wei as Li Si
Zhao Liang as Zhao Gao
Song Chunli as Lady Huayang
Fan Bingbing as Princess A'ruo of Chu
Zhang Jingchu as Princess Mindai of Zhao
Xu Huanhuan as Li Jiang
Ma Shuliang as Lord Changping
Guo Fazeng as Lord Shang
Zhou Xiaopeng as Chengjiao
Tan Tao as Fusu
Yizhen as Lao Ai
Chuo Eryong as King Zhuangxiang of Qin
Deng Tao as Lady Chu
Li Xinling as A'ran
Kou Zhenhai as Jing Ke
He Lin as Lady Meng Jiang
Yang Ruoxi as A'jin
Wang Maolei as Huhai
Zhang Heng as Lüniang
Zhang Zhitong as Queen Dowager Xia
Wu Yue as crown prince of Zhao
Gao Liang as Wei Liao

International broadcast

Network(s)/Station(s)	Series premiere	Airing dates	Title
China	CCTV-1	2001	秦始皇
Hong Kong	TVB Jade	2001	秦始皇
Thailand	9 MCOT (9)	2001	จิ๋นซีฮ่องเต้ จอมจักรพรรดิผู้พิชิต
Vietnam	VTV3	2003	Tần Thủy Hoàng
Hong Kong	TVB Jade	2007	秦始皇
Taiwan	CTV	2007	秦始皇
Taiwan	PILI TV	3 September 2012 – 30 November 2012	秦始皇

External links

(in Chinese) Qin Shi Huang on Sina.com
(in Chinese) Qin Shi Huang on sqrb.com
(in Chinese) Qin Shi Huang official page on CCTV's website

Cast and characters

International broadcast

See also

External links