The theme of the drama is mainly to showcase the differences between the two sexes. The show consists of four different couples, each having relationship problems. They are played by, namely: Tay Ping Hui and Huang Biren, Pierre Png and Jesseca Liu, Cavin Soh and May Phua, Chen Tian Wen and Aileen Tan.
This show has been deemed by many Singaporeans as one of the best drama series produced by MediaCorp in Year 2007, mostly due to its good script and excellent acting of the cast. This show is the 3rd Highest Rated Drama Series for Year 2007.
Cast
Main Cast
*Tay Ping Hui（郑斌辉）as Steven
*Huang Biren（黄碧仁）as Xie Wen Jing
*Pierre Png（方展发）as William
*Jesseca Liu（刘芷绚）as Zi Ling
Supporting Cast
* May Phua（潘淑卿）as Carmen
* Cavin Soh（苏志成）as Hanns
* Aileen Tan（陈丽贞）as Li Yu Lian
* Li Yin Zhu（李茵珠）as Ya Yu
* Chen Tian Wen（陈天文）as Ni Kui Li
* Le Yao（乐瑶）as Ai Mei
* Ye Shi Pin as Ren Chun
* Damus Lim Jun Hao（林俊豪）as Wen Wen
Synopsis
Steven VS Wen Jing
They got married in a haste because Wenjing was pregnant. Because of that, they are forced to stay together. Lack of understanding for each other, they are constantly arguing. Though there was constant arguing, they managed to keep their marriage going for 8 years and they have 1 daughter named Fang Fang, and 1 son named Wen Wen. Their marriage ends up in a divorce with the constant interference from Steven's mother , who hopes to find a better wife for her son in his ex-girlfriend, Aimei . After knowing that Aimei is a bad woman who abused Wen Wen, Steven decided to break up with Aimei once again and begs Wenjing for forgiveness and he hopes to go back to her. Will Wenjing forgive him?
Willian VS Zi Ling
William and Ziling are Happy newly-weds who turned unhappy all too soon when reality sets in. A stay-home wife, Ziling became bored eventually while William refuses to let her go to work. Carmen, who is Ziling's best friend, then gets jealous of Ziling and decides to test their relationship by seducing William. Can their relationship withstand the test??
Hanns VS Carman
Carmen had a cheating rich husband who passed away, while Hanns' wife eloped with another man while they were on honeymoon. Because of that, both had great distrust for the opposite sex and are often at loggerheads with each other, but soon get along with each other and became friends. They unwittingly fell in love but can they ever trust each other?
Yu Lian VS Ah Wu
40 year old Yu Lian is the boss of a dessert shop, Yu Lian's Dessert Shop while Ah Wu is a big boss of the Pavi brand shoe company. Yu Lian has only had a single time of love life in her whole life. As such, Yu Lian is always envious of women who have plenty of boyfriends around them. Little did she know that Ah Wu is a secret admirer of her, until it was a little too late...
Trivia
*The name of this show refers to the book ''Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus'' by John Gray.
*Many executive producers of MediaCorp have hinted that the lead actress of this show, Huang Biren, is a potential ''Best Actress Award'' winner in the upcoming Star Awards 2007 for this show due to the interesting role she acted as. She acted as a fierce, naggy and fat housewife for the first time in her 20 year career.
* In the 12th episode, lead actor Tay Ping Hui stripped naked for a showering scene in the drama.
* In the 7th episode, Pierre Png accidentally exposed his black coloured underwear on screen while sitting down on a sofa filming. The bulge of his private areas were visibly clear.
* This drama is known for its many useful quotes and songs provided during its telecast.
Awards and Nominations
This drama had received the most number of nominations in the Star Awards 2007, which was a total of 6 nominations.
Star Awards 2007 Awards and Nominations
* Tay Ping Hui was nominated Best Actor
* Huang Biren was nominated Best Actress
* Cavin Soh was nominated Best Supporting Actor
* May Phua won Best Supporting Actress
* Nominated Best Drama Serial
* Lin Jun Hao was nominated Young Talent Award
* 3rd Highest Viewership Drama
* Best Screenplay Award
* Best Director Award
Asian Television Awards 2007 nomination
* Huang Biren was nominated Best Actress
Viewership Ratings
This drama series has recorded one of the highest viewership ratings of Year 2007 to date. Ranking at 3rd position for Year 2007.
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