The story centres round the inhabitants of small neighbourhood who work in an enrichment school and a minimart. From ex-criminal to middle-aged workers who lost their jobs to technology, and elderlies with a seemingly disillusioned life, can there still be hopes and dreams for these everyday folks who live at the edge of society ? A light-hearted drama bursting with colourful characters, watch how Zhong Ling the founder of Hope Training Centre, and Hong Da Cai the boss of ‘Tian Tian Lai’ minimart, deal with every day situation and at the same time manage their own love life.
The story of stories...
Nazaré is happy in her life with Duarte and their children, Alice and little Zé. But her world is suddenly turned upside down when police finds drugs inside the fish she’s transporting and counterfeit money in the cold storage at Geliré. Behind all this is Verónica, who was rescued at sea and is back to settle the score. Nazaré is certain that it was her husband’s aunt that framed her, who she sees in a car while she's being arrested. With Toni's help, Nazaré then turns into a fugitive.
By disguising herself and taking on a false identity, Nazaré is now Carla Isabel, at least until she manages to prove her innocence. While on the run, Nazaré gets in the High Note tour bus and is forced to leave Duarte and her children behind. As she manages to gain the trust of Mel, Leandro and Sandra, besides the label’s bus driver, she also lends a hand as a bodyguard for Romeu’s daughter.
Alin, a struggling actress, hosts a cooking show to revive her career and impress the show's producer, Anucha. Unable to cook, she secretly trains with Din, a tough but honest chef. As the show succeeds, Alin finds herself torn between the glamorous life she wants with Anucha and the genuine connection she shares with Din.
Jao Sua Leng, heir to the Mongkorn Waree empire, survives betrayal and a massacre that takes his wife and child, entrusting his unborn heir with the family’s red dragon jade before being separated from them. Twenty years later, Yok, an orphan raised in the slums with only the jade as a clue to his past, prepares to graduate from the Royal Police Cadet Academy, unaware of his true legacy and the dangers tied to it.
Pin Anong, the daughter of a housemaid indebted to her wealthy employers, grows up under the shadow of Khun Nai Kongsook, a ruthless farm owner who mistreats her family and exploits her workers.
Songkrod and Auerkarn were a loving couple but then the bad guys killed Songkrod's family and kidnapped him. Auerkarn is sad that he’s gone. She's a doctor now but has not moved on from Songkrod. Songkrod returns after being trained and brainwashed by the bad guys, he identifies as Kim now. He came back to use magic to get revenge. When Auerkarn met Kim, she was confused because he looks like her former lover but he acts very differently. They slowly start to fall in love again.
The story starts in 1921. Follows the romance of five children who grew up in the same neighborhood, gradually weaving a bond of connection as they matured. However, the relationships of their parents are fraught with complexity—unfulfilled love, jealousy, and resentment. Will these issues threaten to destroy the bond they have built?
Gloss was a television drama series in New Zealand that screened from 1987-1990. The series was about a fictional publishing empire run by the Redfern family.
It was a starting point for many actors who went on to many productions in New Zealand, Australia and around the world including Temuera Morrison, Miranda Harcourt, Peter Elliott, Lisa Chappell, Danielle Cormack and Kevin Smith.
Writers for the show included James Griffin, who went on to write Outrageous Fortune, Rosemary McLeod and Ian Mune.
The show's title theme song was performed by Beaver Morrison.
The show has not been rescreened since its original screening, but selected extracts have been made available for viewing on NZ On Screen.