I Not Stupid Too (TV series)

I Not Stupid Too is a Singaporean TV series adaptation-cum-sequel of the hit film I Not Stupid Too. The series debuted in September 2006 and was aired on Saturdays at 9pm.[1]

I Not Stupid Too
(小孩不笨2)
GenreComedy
Written byRebecca Leow
Directed byJack Neo
StarringShawn Lee
Lee Jiaxun
Joshua Ang
Xiang Yun
Jack Neo
Opening theme不在懦弱
Ending theme孤军作战 by Jack Neo,
Hong Junyang and Luo Junlin
Country of originSingapore
Original languagesChinese
English
No. of episodes13
Production
Running timeapprox. 30 minutes
Release
Original networkMediaCorp TV Channel 8
Original release23 September (2006-09-23) 
16 December 2006 (2006-12-16)

Director Jack Neo reprises his role as Mr Yeo. Original cast members Xiang Yun, Shawn Lee and Joshua Ang all return as Mrs Yeo, Tom Yeo and Lim Chengcai, respectively.

Cast

Main characters

CastRole
Shawn Lee 李创锐Tom Yeo 杨学谦
Lee Jiaxun 李佳勳Jerry Yeo 杨学强
Joshua Ang 洪赐健Lim Chengcai 林成才
Xiang Yun 向云Mrs Yeo 许秀梅
Ng Suan Loi binti Jingjing 黄晶晶Granny "Ah ma"
Asimiyati binti AsbahYati

Supporting cast and recurring characters

CastRole
Nick Shen 沈炜竣[2]Mr Hao Letian, Tom and Chengcai's PE teacher
Johnny Ng 黄家强Mr Fu Dabing, Tom and Chengcai's Chinese teacher
Jaime Teo 赵彩菱Miss Tan, Tom and Chengcai's English teacher
Natalli Ong 爱雯 [3]Jing Jing 晶晶 Love Tom Yeo and Chengcai
Tan Yong Ming 陈勇铭Fatty 小胖
Liu Lingling 刘玲玲"Lady Boss" 肥阿姨, Chengcai's guardian
Jack Neo 梁智强Mr Yeo

Awards & Nominations

The Star Awards are presented by Mediacorp.

Star Awards – Acting Awards
AccoladesNomineesResults
Young Talent Award 青平果奖Shawn Lee 李创锐Won
Joshua Ang 洪赐健Nominated
Eric Huang 黄柏儒Nominated

Synopsis

The serial continues from the events in the movie, with a time lapse in between. Similar to the movie, Jerry Yeo introduces the characters and the situation. Chengcai and Tom are now in Secondary 4. Mr Yeo has been stationed in Shanghai for two years while Mrs Yeo has since quit her full-time job and taken up part-time work as a freelance reporter so she can spend more time with her family.

After his father dies, Chengcai returns to school determined to study hard so as to not let his father down. He decides to rent his flat out to earn some extra money. Tom invites him to stay at his house. Knowing his mother will disapprove due to Chengcai's past, Tom and his younger brother Jerry get friends to help and they devise a creative and elaborate plan to get their mother to agree. Mrs Yeo eventually welcomes Chengcai into their family after he rescues them from a robber.

In school, Tom and Chengcai are popular students and are often chased by their female schoolmates. Eventually they realize that they both have a crush on the same classmate, Jing Jing, and their friendship is put to the test. Meanwhile, their English teacher, Miss Tan, falls for the Phys Ed teacher, Mr Hao, who seeks help from Mr Fu and Chengcai in dealing with his shyness.

Chengcai’s guardian, Lady Boss, often visits the Yeo family. She feeds Granny with speculations of how Mrs Yeo and Mr Fu may be having an affair. A small upheaval takes place which is thankfully resolved with the help from the children.

Differences with movie

While the original movie focused more on the protagonists' relationships with their families, the serial focuses on some of the other everyday idiosyncrasies of a teenager's life such as crushes, addiction to mobile phones, sibling rivalry, and friendship. The boys have also matured since the events in the movie and have a better relationship with their teachers, especially Mr Fu. In general the serial is more light-hearted than the movie, and relies on an episodic structure.

Ashley Leong was replaced by Lee Jiaxun for the role of Jerry Yeo, but the character retains his role as comic relief in the plot.

Production

Like the previous film I Not Stupid, a sitcom version of the original movie was written and produced. Filming took place in River Valley Primary School, Kranji Secondary School and other locations during school holidays.

References

  1. "I Not Stupid Too". MediaCorp Channel 8. Archived from the original on 4 September 2012.
  2. "Nick Shen JTeam profile". JTeam website. Archived from the original on 2011-10-06. Retrieved 2011-07-13.
  3. "Natalli Ong JTeam profile". JTeam website. Archived from the original on 2011-10-06. Retrieved 2011-07-13.
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