The Empress of China

武媚娘传奇 ‧ Drama ‧ 2014 - 2015

Dong Dong Dong

Go Yik Chun

Fan Bing Bing
Wu Mei Niang / Empress Wu Zetian
Main Role
Zhang Feng Yi
Li Shi Min / Emperor Taizong of Tang
Main Role
Aarif Rahman
Li Zhi / Emperor Gaozong of Tang
Main Role
Ning Chang
Xu Hui / Consort Xian
Main Role

Zhang Xuan Ming
Li Zhong / Prince Chen
Support Role
Li Jie
Li Ke / Prince of Wu
Support Role
Lee Lee Zen
Li Cheng Qian / Prince Min of Hengshan
Support Role
Chang Ting
Noble Consort Wei
Support Role
Wang Hui Chun
Zhangsun Wuji / Duke of Zhao
Support Role
Kathy Chow
Pure Consort Yang
Support Role
Zhang Xin Yu
Consort Xiao Shu Fei
Support Role
Nie Mei
Noble Consort Liu
Support Role
Li Chen
Li Mu [General]
Support Role
Li Guang Fu
Wei Zheng [Chancellor]
Support Role
Wei Zi
Zhang Jian Zhi [Old]
Support Role
Wu Xiu Bo
Zhang Jian Zhi [Young]
Support Role
Charry Qi
Xiao Qiang
Support Role
Zhang Ding Han
Zheng Wan Yan / Empress Zhangsun
Support Role
Bai Yi Hong
Du Chu Ke
Support Role
Kira Shi
Empress Wang
Support Role
Chen Si Si
Yang Qing Xuan
Support Role
Shen Bao Ping
Wang De
Support Role
Viola Mi
Princess Gaoyang
Support Role
Ma Si Chun
Helan Min Yue
Support Role
Li Yan Sheng
Chu Sui Liang [Duke of Henan]
Support Role
Wang Zhen Er
Chun Ying
Support Role
Liu Yu Kun
Yang Mo
Support Role
Ning Wen Tong
Li Xian / Prince Zhanghuai
Support Role
Kang Fu Zhen
Li Hong [Prince of Dai]
Support Role
Wang Wen Jie
Li Xian [Young]
Support Role
Wang Jian Guo
General Hou Junji
Support Role
Li Cui Cui
Luo Yu Shan
Support Role
Li Yi Juan
Zhao Han Yan
Support Role
Gong Fang Min
Wei Ji Fang
Support Role
Wang Li Yuan
Nanny Peng
Support Role
Xi Yu Li
Wei Xing'er
Support Role
Li Zi Feng
Zhang Yi Zhi
Support Role
Ailei Yu
Li Yi Fu [Chancellor]
Support Role
Liu Cong Fei
Xu Jing Zong / Duke Gong of Gaoyang
Support Role
Liu Yi
Han Yuan
Support Role
Cai Gang
Lai Ji
Support Role
Li Dong Heng
Xue Wan Che
Support Role
He Da
Wang Tong Jiao
Support Role
Bai Ru
Li Xia Yu
Support Role
Ren Luo Min
Eunuch Zhang
Support Role
Zhao Yi Yang
Li Dan / Emperor Ruizong of Tang
Support Role
Xu Yang
Li Dan [Young]
Support Role
Yu Hao Ming
Li Chun Feng
Support Role
Zhang Yi
[Narrator]
Support Role
Chen Ke Fan
Li Zhi [Young]
Support Role
Lu Yong Jun
Han Men Xue Shi
Support Role
Ren Qing An
Liu Yi
Support Role
Liu Yu Jin
Su Mei [Crown Prince's concubine]
Support Role
Sun Ning
Li Ji [Duke Zhenwu of Ying]
Support Role
Chen Li Wei
Xue Si Xing
Support Role
Xu Qian
Pei Yan
Support Role
He Xin
Chen Xin
Support Role
Ryan Zhu
Fang Yi Ai
Support Role
Guo Zhen Jia
Chai Ling Wu
Support Role
Gao Yuan
Rui An
Support Role
Candy Tu
Liu Si Yao
Support Role
Leng Hai Ming
Xue Ren Gui
Support Role
Zhao Han Tang
Li Jian Cheng
Support Role
Li Ya Tian
Ming Cong Yan
Support Role
Ren Shan
Li Tai
Support Role
Zhang Tong
Consort Yin
Support Role
Wang Qian Hang
Zhang Sun Chong
Support Role
Wang Ya Nan
Wen Niang
Support Role
Xu Yang
Li Dan, Emperor Ruizong of Tang
Support Role
Sun Ge Lu
Xiu Zhu [Servant]
Support Role
Choi Chan
Li Su Jie [Son of Emperor Gaozong and Concubine Xiao Shu]
Support Role
Zhao Yong
Wei Yuan Cheng [Uncle to Noble Consort Wei]
Support Role
Dai Ming
Imperial Physician Xie
Support Role
Qin Qi Dong
Bian Ji [Monk]
Support Role
Li Yue Xi
Crown Princess Su Mei
Support Role
Xi Yuan
Lady Song
Support Role
Liu Yang
Eunuch Chen [Qianxiang Palace]
Support Role
Alimjan Tursenbek
Prince Mutu
Support Role
Zheng Xiao Zhong
Pei Yan
Support Role
Hellen Cui
Maid Liu [Li Zhong's mother]
Support Role
Fan Xing
Zhao Dao Sheng
Support Role
Liu Zi Kai
Eunuch Chen [Qianxiang Palace]
Support Role
Wang Dong Jun
Xue Yuan Chao
Support Role
Xu Jie
Di Ren Jie
Support Role
Li Zhong Yu
Eunuch Fang of Chengqing Palace
Support Role
Xue Yong Yu
Li You
Support Role

Lan Tian
Li Xian [Child]
Guest Role
Zhao Yi Zhuo Guest Role
Yang Jin Ze Guest Role
Gu Yu Han
Wu Mei Niang [Young]
Guest Role
Ju Xiao Yun Guest Role
Wang Yong Lin
[Court Musician]
Guest Role

Chen Jie Unknown

Zhang Yong Min Bit part

Guo Hao Ran
Li Zhong
Voice Actor
Bao Mu Zhong Yang
Li Tai
Voice Actor
Wei Chao
Du Chu Ke
Voice Actor
Zhang Jie
Cheng Xin
Voice Actor
Xu Jia Qi
Gao Yang
Voice Actor
Qiao Shi Yu
Xiao Qiang
Voice Actor
Bian Jiang
Li Mu
Voice Actor
Fan Zhe Chen
Zhangsun Wu Ji [Duke of Zhao]
Voice Actor
Lu Xi Ran
Wei Xiang Er
Voice Actor
Zhang Zhen
Li Cheng Qian
Voice Actor
Su Shang Qing
Li You
Voice Actor
Yang Tian Xiang
Rui An
Voice Actor

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Details

Title: The Empress of China
Type: Drama
Format: Standard Series
Country: China
Episodes: 96
Aired: Dec 21, 2014 - Feb 3, 2015
Aired On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Original Network: Hunan TV
Duration: 45 min.
Genres: Historical, Mystery, Romance, Political
Tags: Emperor Wu Zetian, Harem, Wrongfully Accused, Female Rivalry, Rivalry, Tang Dynasty, Sassy Female Lead, Palace Setting, Innocent Female Lead, Historical Figure
Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older