Divas in Distress

Divas in Distress is a 2012 Hong Kong television drama produced by TVB. Written by Chan Kam-ling and produced by Poon Ka-tak, Divas in Distress is a sister production of the time traveling comedy, A Chip Off the Old Block.

Plot
Shang Yinghong and Miao Xinghe, former stars, were once huge stars in the television industry. But they disagreed with each other and had constant disputes, and eventually retired from the entertainment industry due to an accidental car accident. Yinghong married a wealthy businessman and her wealth soared, while Xinghe married a decorator and lived an ordinary life.

Their grievances and hatreds continued to the next generation. The eldest daughter Zhai Dingyin fell in love with Xinghe's only son Zhuang Jialang, but their families opposed it. In order to fulfill the wishes of the two families, the two became in-laws. However, Dingyin concealed her illness and took the risk of giving birth to a child, but unfortunately died. Yinghong believed that Xinghe and Jialang were the culprits and forced her grandson to stay with her. Xinghe tolerated it, but he was still unwilling in his heart. Jialang felt guilty about Yinghong and gave up his custody.

In life, Jialang still missed his deceased wife, and Xiang Naixin fell in love with him, but Jialang kept his distance from her. Yinghong put all her efforts into her son Zhai Yousheng, making him a successful designer.Kui Yixi, adopted by her uncle, works hard, has a frank and kind personality, and develops a subtle relationship with Yousheng.

The entanglements of these people's lives and the intertwined emotions constitute a complex story of family, love, and career.

Production
Development for Divas in Distress began in January 2010. Intentionally planned to be a sequel of TVB's popular time traveling comedy, A Chip Off the Old Block, Poon Ka-tak decided to reboot the entire series after scheduling conflicts did not work out with the original cast. After casting Liza Wang in January 2012, Gigi Wong, Chin Kar-lok, Chung King-fai, Mandy Wong and Him Law followed in February 2012. Liza Wang and Gigi Wong's last collaboration was in 1976's The Legend of the Book and the Sword.

Principal photography began in late March. On 23 March 2012, the cast attended a costume fitting press conference. A blessing ceremony was held on 8 May. Filming completely in mid-June 2012.

Viewership ratings
The following is a table that includes a list of the total ratings points based on television viewership.

International Broadcast

 * 🇲🇾 Malaysia - 8TV (Malaysia)