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The Empress of China
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The Empress of China

2014-12-21 · 45 min / episode · ★ 7.0

Drama

Based on events in 7th and 8th-century Tang dynasty and starring producer Fan Bingbing as the titular character Wu Zetian, The Empress of China is the story of the only woman in Chinese history to rule as an emperor.

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Creators
Yik Chun Go
Production companies
Fan Bingbing Studio
Countries
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Status
Ended

Top Cast

Fan BingbingFan BingbingWu Meiniang
Zhang FengyiZhang FengyiLi Shimin
Aarif RahmanAarif RahmanLi Zhi
Ning ChangNing ChangXu Hui
Jerry LeeJerry LeeLi Mu
Kathy Chow Hoi-MeiKathy Chow Hoi-MeiConsort Yang
Zhang TingZhang TingConsort Wei
Ma SichunMa SichunHelan Minyue
Gu YuhanGu Yuhan
Wang JianguoWang JianguoHou Junji
Li JieLi JieLi Ke
Lee Lee-zenLee Lee-zenLi Chengqian
Li YuexiLi YuexiCrown Princess Su Mei
Ren LuominRen LuominEunuch Zhang
Cuicui LiCuicui LiLuo Yu Shan

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