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 [ edit ] The following is a list of the top 5 (or top 3, depending on the year) nominated drama series since 1997.
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1997 (1st) Title Producer(s) Story editor(s) Actors Old Time Buddy Chung Shu-kai Chiu Ching-yung Francis Ng , Gallen Lo , Jessica Hsuan , Maggie Cheung Ho-yee Detective Investigation Files III Poon Ka-tak Au Koon-ying , Ka Wai-nam Michael Tao , Kenix Kwok , Joey Leung , Monica Chan Journey to the West Lau Sze-yu Cheung Wah-biu , Ip Kwong-yam Dicky Cheung , Kwong Wah , Wayne Lai , Mak Cheung-ching Time Before Time Yeung Kam-chuen Cheung Wah-biu , Leung Kim-ho Gordon Lam , Kathy Chow A Kindred Spirit Tsui Yu-on Chan Po-wah , Lam Siu-chi Louise Lee , Lau Dan , Nancy Sit , Kwan Hoi-san
1998 (2nd) Title Producer(s) Story editor(s) Actors Healing Hands Gary Tang Gary Tang , Leung Man-wah Lawrence Ng Kai-wah , Bowie Lam , Ada Choi , Flora Chan , William So , Steven Ma , Nick Cheung Secret of the Heart Jonathan Chik Chow Yuk-ming , Alex Pao , Mak Chi-shing Gallen Lo , Sunny Chan , Felix Wong , Kathy Chow , Amy Kwok , Ada Choi , Jessica Hsuan , Nick Cheung , Melissa Ng Armed Reaction Kwong Yip-sang Lam Siu-chi , Kwan Chung-ling Esther Kwan , Joyce Tang , Bobby Au-yeung , Marco Ngai Rural Hero Poon Ka-tak Ka Wai-nam Jackie Lui , Roger Kwok , Jessica Hsuan A Recipe for the Heart Tommy Leung Au Koon-ying Bobby Au-yeung , Esther Kwan , Lydia Shum , Paul Chun , Louis Koo , Jessica Hsuan , Maggie Cheung Ho-yee
2005 (9th) Title Producer(s) Story editor(s) Actors Wars of In-Laws Kwan Wing-chung Choi Shuk-yin , Leung Yan-tung Liza Wang , Myolie Wu , Bosco Wong , Shek Sau , Christine Ng My Family Amy Wong Lam Siu-chi Chung King-fai , Ha Yu , Rebecca Chan , Hawick Lau , Alex Fong , Shirley Yeung Life Made Simple Wong Wai-sing Lau Choi-wan , Chan Kam-ling Roger Kwok , Jessica Hsuan , Bosco Wong , Leila Tong
2006 (10th) Title Producer(s) Story editor(s) Actors La Femme Desperado Poon Ka-tak Chu King-kei , Lau Choi-wan Melissa Ng , Sheren Tang , Raymond Lam , Michael Tse , Kenneth Ma , Kate Tsui The Dance of Passion Jonathan Chik Chow Yuk-ming Bowie Lam , Moses Chan , Ada Choi , Gigi Lai , Charmaine Sheh , Maggie Shiu , Kenny Wong Maidens' Vow Chong Wai-kin Choi Shuk-yin , Leung Yan-tung Charmaine Sheh , Joe Ma
2007 (11th) Title Producer(s) Story editor(s) Actors Heart of Greed Lau Ka-ho Cheung Wah-biu , Sit Ka-wah Louise Lee , Ha Yu , Moses Chan , Bosco Wong , Susanna Kwan , Michelle Yim , Linda Chung , Tavia Yeung , Yoyo Mung Dicey Business Nelson Cheung Susan Chan Bobby Au-yeung , Michael Miu , Jessica Hsuan , Bosco Wong , Tavia Yeung The Family Link Lam Chi-wah Lau Choi-wan 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 Cheung Wah-biu , Sit Ka-wah 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 Catherine Tsang , Law Chun-ngok Sandy Shaw , Wong Wai-keung Esther Kwan , Elaine Jin , Elvina Kong D.I.E. Nelson Cheung Wong Kwok-fai Roger Kwok , Sonija Kwok , Kenneth Ma , Margie Tsang
2009 (13th) Title Producer(s) Story editor(s) Actors Rosy Business Lee Tim-sing Cheung Wah-biu , Chan Ching-yee Sheren Tang , Wayne Lai , Ron Ng , Elliot Ngok , Kiki Sheung , Susan Tse , Kara Hui E.U. Wong Wai-sing Chu King-kei , Lee Yee-wah , Leung Yan-tung Michael Miu , Kathy Chow , Ron Ng , Sammul Chan , Michael Tse , Elanne Kong Burning Flame III Amy Wong Wong Yuk-tak , Ng Siu-tung Kevin Cheng , Wong He , Bosco Wong , Myolie Wu You're Hired Nelson Cheung Chu King-kei , Suen Ho-ho Dayo Wong , Charmaine Sheh Beyond the Realm of Conscience Mui Siu-ching Ka Wai-nam , Choi Ting-ting Charmaine Sheh , Tavia Yeung , Moses Chan , Kevin Cheng , Michelle Yim , Susanna Kwan
2010 (14th) Title Producer(s) Story editor(s) Actors Can't Buy Me Love Mui Siu-ching Kwan Chung-ling , Leung Man-wah 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 Poon Ka-tak Chan Kam-ling Sunny Chan , Ron Ng , Myolie Wu , Shirley Yeung , John Chiang , Gigi Wong The Mysteries of Love Lau Ka-ho Wong Yuk-tak , Leung Man-wah Raymond Lam , Tavia Yeung , Kenneth Ma , Bernice Liu Every Move You Make Tsui Yu-on Sit Ka-wah Bowie Lam , Kristal Tin , Bosco Wong No Regrets Lee Tim-shing Cheung Wah-biu , Chan Ching-yee 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 Au Koon-ying , Choi Shuk-yin Michael Tse , Bosco Wong , Fala Chen , Kate Tsui , Damian Lau , KK Cheung , Elena Kong , Ben Wong Yes, Sir. Sorry, Sir! Lau Ka-ho Wong Yuk-tak , Leung Man-wah Moses Chan , Tavia Yeung , Linda Chung , Ron Ng Ghetto Justice Terry Tong Lau Choi-wan , Chan Kam-ling Kevin Cheng , Myolie Wu , Sam Lee , Alex Lam , Joyce Tang , Sharon Chan , Shek Sau The Other Truth Amy Wong Kwan Chung-ling 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 Choi Ting-ting , Leung Man-wah 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 Chow Yuk-ming Bowie Lam , Moses Chan , Kenny Wong , Charmaine Sheh , Maggie Shiu , Elaine Jin The Hippocratic Crush Poon Ka Tak Suen Ho-ho , Connie Pun , Leung Yan-tung Kenneth Ma , Tavia Yeung , Him Law , Mandy Wong , Benjamin Yuen , Candy Chang , Derek Kok , Paisley Wu , Gigi Wong , Ben Wong The Confidant Marco Law Kwan Chung-ling 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 Au Koon-ying , Joe Chan Au Koon-ying , Lo Mei-wan Francis Ng , Julian Cheung , Myolie Wu , Fala Chen , Ron Ng , Kenneth Ma , Nancy Wu , Elena Kong , Him Law Inbound Troubles Wong Wai-sing Lung Man-hong Roger Kwok , Wong Cho-lam , Joey Meng , Ivana Wong , Angela Tong , Tommy Wong , Helena Law , Mimi Chu , Bowie Wu Brother's Keeper Amy Wong Ng Siu-tung Ruco Chan , Linda Chung , Edwin Siu , Kristal Tin , Louis Yuen , Louise Lee , Lau Kong , Louis Cheung The Hippocratic Crush II Poon Ka-tak Lam Chung-bong , Tong Kin-ping Lawrence Ng , Kenneth Ma , Tavia Yeung , Mandy Wong , Him Law , Tracy Chu , Eliza Sam , Louisa So , Benjamin Yuen Bounty Lady Jazz Boon Leung Yan-tung , Lo Mei-wan 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 , Leung Yan-tung , Ng Lap-kwong 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 Ng Siu-tung Anthony Wong , Kent Tong , Wayne Lai , Kenneth Ma , Myolie Wu , Louisa So , Ron Ng , Alice Chan , Eddie Kwan , 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 , Steffie Lai Ruco Chan , Nancy Wu , Benjamin Yuen , Carlo Ng , Philip Ng , Yuen Qiu , Lam Tsz-sin , Grace Wong , Moon Lau , Lily Leung , KK Cheung , Vincent Lam , Jimmy Au
2017 (21st ) 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
2022 (26th ) Title Producer(s) Story editor(s) Actors Get On A Flat Kwan Man Sum Yi Mui Fung, Leong Man-wah Paw-Hee-ching , Elena Kong , Andrew Lam , Andrew Yuen Man-kit , Rosita Kwok, Yuki Law, Bella Lam, Karl Ting , Eric Tang, Leo Kwan, Heidi Chu, King Ching-lam, Derek Wong, Kitterick Yiu
Dramas with multiple awards [ edit ] 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 [ edit ] External links [ edit ]
Merit awards Special awards Lifetime Achievement Award Professional Actors Award Retired awards Most Popular Male Character Most Popular Female Character Most Popular On-Screen Partnership 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 Special Feature Best Performance Most Admirable Programme TVB.com Popularity Award Award ceremonies 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2007 2012 2017