Fabulous 30


Fabulous 30 is a 2014 Taiwanese television series produced by Sanlih E-Television. Starring Vivi Lee, Ling Hung, Albee Huang, Danson Tang, Darren and Hans Chang as the main cast. The Chinese title literally translates to "Woman 30 Love Dancing Water", which is in reference to the three main female characters. Filming took place from January 3, 2014 till May 24, 2014 and was filmed as the drama aired. First original broadcast began February 11, 2014 on SETTV channel, airing weekly from Monday till Friday at 8:00-9:00 pm. The last of the 76 episodes aired on May 27, 2014.

Synopsis

Three friends in their thirties approach love and life differently. Worrywart Xu Wan Ting, lives life superstitiously. She was recently dumped by her boyfriend only to find out two month later that he is set to marry someone else. Career minded woman Jiang Wen Qi, is fierce. She and her husband Lu Zhi Yuan, decide to divorce but lies to their young daughter that she has to be away from home because of long business trips. Then there is their younger friend Xia Zhi Qin, who is turning thirty soon. She is a free spirit who doesn't seem to want a committed relationship. To get away from everyday life and refresh herself from her recent divorce Wen Qi takes her friends on a getaway trip to Macau for fun and relaxation. At Macau the three ladies meet rich heir Edward Ai De Hua, who has no plans to settle down and his homely friend Eric Lin Wei Zhong who seems to only worry about his finances.

Cast

Main cast

  • as Xu Wan Ting
  • as Jiang Wen Qi
  • Albee Huang as Xia Zhi Qin
  • Danson Tang as Edward Ai De Hua
  • as Eric Lin Wei Zhong
  • as Lu Zhi Yuan

Supporting cast

Guest role

  • as He Li Jie
  • Jeanine Yang as Chen Yi Wen
  • Lo Pei An as Mao Ruo Wang
  • Patrick Lee as Edison
  • Irene Luo as herself
  • Wang Liang Jing as Feng Zi Qiang
  • Que Xiao Yu as Xiao Ming
  • Yin Zhong Min as Wang Jia Rui
  • Lu Yi Lung as Xu Zheng Hong
  • Ban Tie Xiang as Ai Da Xiong
  • Livia Yin as Angel
  • Grace Ko as Jiang Cai Ling

Soundtrack

Fabulous 30 Original TV Soundtrack was released on May 20, 2014 by various artists under Rock Records label. It contains 10 tracks total. The opening theme "I'm There Beside You 我在你身旁" by Irene Luo 羅美玲 is not featured on the soundtrack. The closing theme is track 1 "Years Are Like A Sharp Blade 歲月這把刀" by Freya Lim 林凡.

Track listing

The following songs are not featured in the official soundtrack CD release.
  • I'm There Beside You 我在你身旁 by Irene Luo 羅美玲
  • I'm There Beside You 我在你身旁 by Irene Luo 羅美玲
  • Can't Hold You 套不住 by Freya Lin 林凡
  • Don't Understand Loneliness 不懂寂寞 by Irene Luo 羅美玲
  • Don't Understand Loneliness 不懂寂寞 by Irene Luo 羅美玲
  • I Don't Wanna Go by Jossie Qiu 裘芝
  • Say Loudly I Love You 大聲說愛你 by Jossie Qiu 裘芝
  • When I Think Of You 當我想著你的時候 by Mandy Tao 陶嫚曼
  • One Take by Adrian Fu 符致逸

Publications

'''* 3 May 2014 : S-Pop Vol. 16 May 2014 - barcode 4717095574632 - Author: Sanlih E-Television 三立電視監製'''

DVD release

* 20 June 2014 : Fabulous 30 - DVD All Region - Disc: 5 - Publisher: Horng En Culture Co., Ltd.
* 8 July 2014 : Fabulous 30 - DVD All Region - Disc: 5 - Publisher: Horng En Culture Co., Ltd.
'''* 27 June 2014 : Fabulous 30 - DVD Region 3 - Disc: 19 - Publisher: Multimedia Entertainment SDN. BHD.'''

Filming Locations

Fabulous 30 was filmed on location in Taiwan and Macao, China. The opening and closing sequence of the drama was filmed in Macao at the Virtual Aquarium Mermaids at City of Dreams and various tourist attraction in Macao.

Development and casting

  • On January 2, 2014 the main cast was unveiled at a press conference held on the outer grounds of SETTV headquarters.