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]

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

• Shawn Lee 李创锐 as Tom Yeo 杨学谦
• Lee Jiaxun 李佳勳 as Jerry Yeo 杨学强
• Joshua Ang 洪赐健 as Lim Chengcai 林成才
• Xiang Yun 向云 as Mrs Yeo 许秀梅
• Ng Suan Loi alias Jingjing 黄晶晶 as Granny "Ah ma"
• Asimiyati B Asbah as Yati, the Yeo family's maid

Supporting cast and recurring characters

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

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

Ashley Leong does not return as Jerry Yeo and was replaced by Lee Jiaxun but the character retains his role as comic relief in the plot. While the original movie focused more on Tom and Chengcai's relationship 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 matured since the events in the movie and have a better relationship with their teachers, especially Mr Fu.

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

External links

• I Not Stupid Too Official website
• I Not Stupid Too (Chinese) on MediaCorp