The TVB Anniversary Award for Best Drama Series is one of the TVB Anniversary Awards presented annually by Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) to producers who have created the most outstanding television drama series aired on the designated year. This award is usually reserved to be one of the last presented, and is considered to be one of the most premier awards of the ceremony.
The award has changed names several times since its institution in 1997. It was first called the Most Popular Television Programme of Hong Kong — Drama (全港最受歡迎電視節目—戲劇類) in 1997, but was changed to My Favourite Television Programme — Drama (我最喜愛的電視節目—戲劇節目) in 1998. The name was finally changed to Best Drama Series (最佳劇集) in 2005.
Winners and nominees [ ]
The following is a list of the top 5 (or top 3, depending on the year) nominated drama series since 1997.
indicates the winner
1990s [ ]
1997 (1st)
Title
Producer(s)
Story editor(s)
Actors
Old Time Buddy
Francis Ng , Gallen Lo , Jessica Hsuan , Maggie Cheung Ho-yee
Detective Investigation Files III
,
Michael Tao , Kenix Kwok , Joey Leung , Monica Chan
Journey to the West
,
Dicky Cheung , Kwong Wah , Wayne Lai , Mak Cheung-ching
Time Before Time
,
Gordon Lam , Kathy Chow
A Kindred Spirit
,
Louise Lee , Lau Dan , Nancy Sit , Kwan Hoi-san
1998 (2nd)
Title
Producer(s)
Story editor(s)
Actors
Healing Hands
,
Lawrence Ng Kai-wah , Bowie Lam , Ada Choi , Flora Chan , William So , Steven Ma , Nick Cheung
Secret of the Heart
Jonathan Chik
, ,
Gallen Lo , Sunny Chan , Felix Wong , Kathy Chow , Amy Kwok , Ada Choi , Jessica Hsuan , Nick Cheung , Melissa Ng
Armed Reaction
,
Esther Kwan , Joyce Tang , Bobby Au-yeung , Marco Ngai
, Roger Kwok , Jessica Hsuan
A Recipe for the Heart
Bobby Au-yeung , Esther Kwan , Lydia Shum , Paul Chun , Louis Koo , Jessica Hsuan , Maggie Cheung Ho-yee
2000s [ ]
2005 (9th)
Title
Producer(s)
Story editor(s)
Actors
Wars of In-Laws
,
Liza Wang , Myolie Wu , Bosco Wong , Shek Sau , Christine Ng
My Family
Amy Wong
Chung King-fai , Ha Yu , Rebecca Chan , Hawick Lau , Alex Fong , Shirley Yeung
Life Made Simple
,
Roger Kwok , Jessica Hsuan , Bosco Wong , Leila Tong
2006 (10th)
Title
Producer(s)
Story editor(s)
Actors
La Femme Desperado
,
Melissa Ng , Sheren Tang , Raymond Lam , Michael Tse , Kenneth Ma , Kate Tsui
The Dance of Passion
Jonathan Chik
Bowie Lam , Moses Chan , Ada Choi , Gigi Lai , Charmaine Sheh , Maggie Shiu , Kenny Wong
Maidens' Vow
Chong Wai-kin
,
Charmaine Sheh , Joe Ma
2007 (11th)
Title
Producer(s)
Story editor(s)
Actors
Heart of Greed
Lau Ka-ho
,
Louise Lee , Ha Yu , Moses Chan , Bosco Wong , Susanna Kwan , Michelle Yim , Linda Chung , Tavia Yeung , Yoyo Mung
Dicey Business
Bobby Au-yeung , Michael Miu , Jessica Hsuan , Bosco Wong , Tavia Yeung
The Family Link
Sheren Tang , Cecilia Yip , Kiki Sheung , Michael Tse , Leila Tong , John Chiang
2008 (12th)
Title
Producer(s)
Story editor(s)
Actors
Moonlight Resonance
Lau Ka-ho
,
Louise Lee , Ha Yu , Susanna Kwan , Michelle Yim , Lee Heung Kam , Moses Chan , Raymond Lam , Bosco Wong , Tavia Yeung , Linda Chung , Fala Chen , Kate Tsui , Wayne Lai
Best Selling Secrets
,
,
Esther Kwan , Elaine Jin , Elvina Kong
D.I.E.
Roger Kwok , Sonija Kwok , Kenneth Ma , Margie Tsang
2009 (13th)
Title
Producer(s)
Story editor(s)
Actors
Rosy Business
Lee Tim-sing
,
Sheren Tang , Wayne Lai , Ron Ng , Elliot Ngok , Kiki Sheung , Susan Tse , Kara Hui
E.U.
, ,
Michael Miu , Kathy Chow , Ron Ng , Sammul Chan , Michael Tse , Elanne Kong
Burning Flame III
Amy Wong
,
Kevin Cheng , Wong He , Bosco Wong , Myolie Wu
You're Hired
,
Dayo Wong , Charmaine Sheh
Beyond the Realm of Conscience
Mui Siu-ching
,
Charmaine Sheh , Tavia Yeung , Moses Chan , Kevin Cheng , Michelle Yim , Susanna Kwan
2010s [ ]
2010 (14th)
Title
Producer(s)
Story editor(s)
Actors
Can't Buy Me Love
Mui Siu-ching
,
Charmaine Sheh , Moses Chan , Linda Chung , Raymond Wong Ho-yin , Fala Chen , Kenneth Ma , Susanna Kwan , Lee Heung-kam , Louis Yuen , Selena Li
A Chip Off the Old Block
Sunny Chan , Ron Ng , Myolie Wu , Shirley Yeung , John Chiang ,
The Mysteries of Love
Lau Ka-ho
,
Raymond Lam , Tavia Yeung , Kenneth Ma , Bernice Liu
Every Move You Make
Bowie Lam , Kristal Tin , Bosco Wong
No Regrets
Lee Tim-shing
,
Sheren Tang , Wayne Lai , Raymond Wong Ho-yin , Fala Chen , Susan Tse , Elliot Ngok , Kara Hui , Ngo Ka-nin
2011 (15th)
Title
Producer(s)
Story editor(s)
Actors
Lives of Omission
Chong Wai-kin
,
Michael Tse , Bosco Wong , Fala Chen , Kate Tsui , Damian Lau , , Elena Kong , Ben Wong
Yes, Sir. Sorry, Sir!
Lau Ka-ho
,
Moses Chan , Tavia Yeung , Linda Chung , Ron Ng
Ghetto Justice
,
Kevin Cheng , Myolie Wu , Sam Lee , Alex Lam , Joyce Tang , Sharon Chan , Shek Sau
The Other Truth
Amy Wong
Tavia Yeung , Raymond Wong Ho-yin , Ruco Chan , Louis Yuen , Natalie Tong , Lai Lok-yi , Sam Chan , Li Shing-cheong
Forensic Heroes III
Mui Siu-ching
,
Wayne Lai , Maggie Cheung Ho-yee , Kate Tsui , Ron Ng , Aimee Chan , Edwin Siu , Nancy Wu , Ruco Chan
2012 (16th)
Title
Producer(s)
Story editor(s)
Actors
When Heaven Burns
Jonathan Chik
Bowie Lam , Moses Chan , Kenny Wong , Charmaine Sheh , Maggie Shiu , Elaine Jin
The Hippocratic Crush
, ,
Kenneth Ma , Tavia Yeung , Him Law , Mandy Wong , Benjamin Yuen , Candy Chang , Derek Kok , Paisley Wu , , Ben Wong
The Confidant
Wayne Lai , Michelle Yim , Maggie Shiu , Raymond Wong Ho-yin , Aimee Chan , Raymond Cho , Nancy Wu , Natalie Tong , Power Chan , Edwin Siu
2013 (17th)
Title
Producer(s)
Story editor(s)
Actors
Triumph in the Skies II
, Joe Chan
,
Francis Ng , Julian Cheung , Myolie Wu , Fala Chen , Ron Ng , Kenneth Ma , Nancy Wu , Elena Kong , Him Law
Inbound Troubles
Roger Kwok , Wong Cho-lam , Joey Meng , Ivana Wong , Angela Tong , , Helena Law , Mimi Chu , Bowie Wu
Brother's Keeper
Amy Wong
Ruco Chan , Linda Chung , Edwin Siu , Kristal Tin , Louis Yuen , Louise Lee , Lau Kong , Louis Cheung
The Hippocratic Crush II
,
Lawrence Ng , Kenneth Ma , Tavia Yeung , Mandy Wong , Him Law , Tracy Chu , Eliza Sam , Louisa So , Benjamin Yuen
Bounty Lady
Jazz Boon
,
Dayo Wong , Kate Tsui , Sharon Chan , Louis Yuen , Hui Shiu-hung , Elena Kong , Samantha Ko , Sammy Sum
2014 (18th)
Title
Producer(s)
Story editor(s)
Actors
Line Walker
Jazz Boon
Yip Tin-shing , ,
Michael Miu , Charmaine Sheh , Raymond Lam , Sharon Chan , Hui Shiu-hung , Elena Kong , Sammy Sum , Oscar Leung , Toby Leung
2015 (19th)
Title
Producer(s)
Story editor(s)
Actors
Lord of Shanghai
Amy Wong
Anthony Wong , Kent Tong , Wayne Lai , Kenneth Ma , Myolie Wu , Louisa So , Ron Ng , Alice Chan , , Raymond Cho , Mat Yeung , Ngo Ka-nin , Natalie Tong
2016 (20th)
Title
Producer(s)
Story editor(s)
Actors
A Fist Within Four Walls
Jazz Boon
Yip Tin-shing ,
Ruco Chan , Nancy Wu , Benjamin Yuen , , Philip Ng , Yuen Qiu , Lam Tsz-sin , Grace Wong , Moon Lau , Lily Leung , , Vincent Lam ,
2017 ()
Title
Producer(s)
Story editor(s)
Actors
My Ages Apart
Joe Chan
Kwan Chung-ling, Cheng Sing-mo
Bobby Au-yeung , Moses Chan , Louis Cheung , Kristal Tin , Ali Lee , Maggie Shiu , Benz Hui , Eddie Kwan, Sammy Leung , Elena Kong , Katy Kung , David Chiang
Dramas with multiple awards [ ]
6 awards
Heart of Greed
Moonlight Resonance
Rosy Business
A Fist Within Four Walls
5 awards
4 awards
3 awards
Wars of In-Laws
Can't Buy Me Love
Lives of Omission
Lord of Shanghai
See also [ ]
External links [ ]
Merit awards Special awards
Lifetime Achievement Award
Professional Actors Award
Retired awards
Most Abhorrent Role
Most Unforgettable Actors
Most Unforgettable Actresses
Excellence Award
Favourite On-Screen Partnership (Non-drama)
Favourite Television Characters
Best Overseas Drama
China's Favourite TVB Actor
China's Favourite TVB Actress
Best Original Show
Best Trailer
Best Variety or Informative Programme
Best Performance
Most Admirable Programme
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