Smiling Pasta - Taiwanese Television Drama Series
Smiling Pasta (Chinese: 微笑Pasta; pinyin: Wéixiào Pasta) is a 17-episode Taiwanese television drama series belonging to the romance and comedy genres. The series was broadcast across Taiwan by networks TTV and SETTV from July 16, 2006, to November 5, 2006, airing on Sunday evenings and later transitioning to Saturday and Sunday time slots.
Synopsis and Plot
The narrative centers on Cheng Xiao Shi, a young woman who has experienced seventeen consecutive romantic relationships that each ended within three months, leading her to believe she is affected by a three-month curse. After being dismissed by her seventeenth partner, she encounters He Qun, a well-known public idol, who accidentally collides with her on the street, resulting in an unintended public encounter.
To navigate media scrutiny and prevent public controversy, He Qun's management publicly frames Xiao Shi as his fiancée under a contractual relationship agreement. As the narrative progresses, the two characters navigate conflicts, external media pressures, and personal growth while developing mutual affection.
Cast and Characters
The principal cast members of Smiling Pasta include:
- Cyndi Wang as Cheng Xiao Shi
- Nicholas Teo as He Qun
- Gino as He Rui Zhe (Ah Zhe)
- Joyce Zhao as Rita
Supporting cast members include Jian Chang, Zhao Shuna, Wang Juan, Hu Kang Xing, Song Zhi Ai, Wu Zhen Ya, Shen Meng Sheng, Bao Zheng Fang, Di Zhi Jie, Doris Lai, Darren, Ge Lei, Hsu Ke, and Vivienne Lee, alongside guest appearances by Ivy Chen, Leon Jay Williams, Pan Yi Jun, and Fang Zi Xuan.
Production and Music
Production statements noted that the series drew conceptual inspiration from romantic television formatting, incorporating prominent plot elements concerning celebrity media exposure. The broadcast premiere achieved a recorded viewing rating of 5.37.
The soundtrack features songs performed by the lead actors. Cyndi Wang performed the opening theme song, titled "Cai Hong De Wei Xiao", while Nicholas Teo performed the ending theme song, "Bei Ji Xing De Yan Lei".