cast of empresses in the palace

Six years ago, Vivian Yeo basked in the lap of luxury as the pampered heiress of a wealthy family, while Tristan Starling grappled with the challenges of an impoverished life.Little do they expect their fates to take a surprising twist six years later. Vivian, once surrounded by opulence, now stands as a single mother confronting life's hurdles. Meanwhile, Tristan has risen to prominence on the global billionaire list.

At five, Nina donated bone marrow to Quinn, saving her life. Tragically, Nina's parents died in a car accident, and she was rescued by a disabled scavenger, becoming Annie. Excelling in school, she interned at a major company, where she faced jealousy and bullying from fellow intern Angela. Unbeknownst to them, Angela was the adopted sister of CEO Quinn, who had long sought to repay the family that saved his life. When Quinn learned the truth—that the girl he'd favored was not the real Nina, but her bully—his world turned upside down.

After being publicly humiliated by her childhood crush and his new girlfriend, Eliana Lindsey drowned her sorrows in alcohol, only to stumble into the wrong hotel room. Mistaking Elijah Jenkins, who was much older than her, for a hired host boy, she spent the night with him. A month later, an unexpected pregnancy turned her world upside down. Just as she felt overwhelmed by the surprise of twin babies, Elijah showed up with a grand marriage proposal and an astronomical bride price. As Eliana hesitated over the prospect of becoming a stepmother, she discovered that Elijah wasn't just a billionaire CEO, but also the father of her vicious rival! While others flaunted their family wealth, Eliana held the ultimate trump card: her enemy's dad.

Lucine and her husband, Cheney, were in a devastating car accident that took Cheney's life. Lucine survived but lost her memory. When the powerful Sterling family learned she was carrying Cheney's only child, they sent his twin brother, Noah, to bring her home and ensure her safety. At first, Noah saw it as a duty, but as he cared for the vulnerable and lost Lucine, an unexpected bond began to form. Amidst fierce family struggles, kidnappings, a heartbreaking miscarriage scare, and ruthless outside schemes, their connection deepened—until neither could deny the pull between them.

Nora gave everything she had to save her husband Elijah, and their son Ryan, both of whom pretended to be suffering from liver cirrhosis. She worked herself to the brink, only to discover during a part-time job that it was all a lie.The illness was fake, and Elijah was no poor, ordinary man. He turned out to be a powerful billionaire. It had all been a twisted game between father and son, with her love as the prize. Shattered by betrayal and humiliation, Nora walked away, determined to take back control of her life. But by the time Elijah and Ryan realize what they've lost, it may already be too late.

Jaden Smith willingly marries the daughter of his father's murderer. However, that isn't because he loves her, but because he wants to make her life a living hell. Although she suffers from a terminal illness, he still refuses to let her go.Every night, he'll pin her under his body, saying, "I'll never divorce you, Chloe. I'll even get the best doctor to treat you. I need to make you suffer for the rest of your life!"

Live-streaming sensation Kate Turner finds herself framed—and in a twist of fate, transported back to 1994. In this unfamiliar world, she crosses paths with Ewan Clark, a sharp-minded young man recently returned from overseas. Determined to survive, Kate leverages her modern marketing savvy to spark a business revolution, quickly making a name for herself.As Kate and Ewan face off against rivals and sabotage, a bond begins to form between them. But success draws envy. Back home, Kate’s own family, consumed by jealousy, subjects her to constant manipulation and cruelty. Refusing to back down, she fights to reclaim what's hers—with Ewan standing firmly by her side.Through hardship and ambition, love quietly takes root. And thirty years later, when Ewan gets down on one knee, the two look back on their journey—from past to present—and step into a future they've earned, hand in hand.

Modern-day fashion designer Tania Winston is at the peak of her career—until a freak accident at the Paris Fashion Awards lands her in 1980s Florinth, trapped in the life of a notorious "evil wife" married to stern factory director Hermes Lorenz. Suddenly mother to a timid son and enemy to the entire village, Tania must survive in an unfamiliar era while cleaning up the mess left behind by her predecessor.As Tania mends torn relationships—and designs—she disarms her icy husband, reclaims her son's trust, and outmaneuvers rival Sherry's decades-long scheme to steal her life. Sometimes the harshest punishment becomes an unexpected redemption.

She is a long-lost heiress, yet she ends up betrayed by her boyfriend, and her foster parents sell her to a much older man. Out of desperation, she hastily marries a street stall vendor. Little does she know, the street stall vendor is actually a dignified CEO! From then on, the CEO dotes on her and teaches those who mistreat her a lesson. What an affectionate man, indeed!

Salesman Frederic Lindsey ran into Yuliana Jenkins, who rejected a marriage alliance, and they pretended to be dating.Yuliana found a lot of artifacts in Frederic's home, and then Frederic's cousin Wendy Leander exposed his identity as the heir of the richest man in Sagaret. After having been through a lot together, Frederic and Yuliana fell in love and decided to stay together.

Olivia Carter has waited for someone from the Kane family to marry her for 20 years. However, her mother, desperate for a 200,000 dowry, marries her off to someone else instead. When Ethan Kane arrives at Blossom Village, his convoy crosses paths with Olivia's wedding procession. Spotting the family heirloom ring on her, Ethan realizes she is the one he was engaged to. On her wedding night, Olivia's new husband dies from excitement, leaving her a widow. The Grant family exploits her to repay debts. Ethan finally discovers that Olivia is the girl who saved him years ago and arrives in her moment of need, offering her unconditional respect and love. Together, they build a happy life.

After a disastrous fire, Emma cries for help as her daughter, Cindy, is trapped under the rubble. Her EMT husband, Tim, comes to help, but is lured away by the devious Ashley and her own daughter, Megan. Tim doesn't even know it as Cindy dies in Emma's arms. Grieving and furious, Emma swears she will get revenge on Tim and Ashley. Using her hidden wealth and with the help of her attorney friend Ryan, Emma exacts vengeance on those who hurt her daughter. But when will she find peace?

Dumped by her ex, Lena falls into bed with her irresistible CEO—but vanishes by morning. As the CEO searches for the mystery woman who stole his heart, Lena’s scheming ex-mother-in-law steals her identity… and takes her place as the CEO’s wife.

The eldest daughter of the Allen family, Nora Allen, is set up by her stepsister and forced to marry the notorious playboy, Ray Carter, in her place. However, Ray stands her up on their wedding day, leaving her on the verge of becoming the laughingstock. Refusing to accept defeat, Nora rushes to the race where Ray is competing—and unexpectedly wins. She uses her victory to compel Ray to complete the wedding ceremony. Though Ray resists this unexpected bride, he finds himself inexplicably drawn to her at the same time, unable to deny the growing attraction.

A long-planned conspiracy, a life that is switched. Charlotte Barlow, the daughter of the wealthy Goodman family, is swapped at birth by the maid Danielle Fuller with her own daughter. Overnight, Charlotte Barlow, who should have been the family's pride and joy, is reduced to a servant's daughter and suffers constant abuse. Meanwhile, Stella Goodman, who should have lived in poverty, becomes the pampered heiress. By chance, Charlotte saves her birth mother, Britney Goodman, and is brought into the Goodman family. Fearing the truth would be exposed, Danielle, who works as Britney's maid, schemes to frame Charlotte, causing her to be wrongfully accused. Stella, who accidentally discovers she is the "fake heiress", also fears her true identity would be revealed. The two conspire with Jordan Goodman, Britney's live-in husband, to poison Britney while repeatedly framing Charlotte, causing her birth mother to misunderstand her! Fortunately, Lionel Goodman, the family's adopted son, helps Charlotte uncover the truth. The two fall in love as they get to know each other and provide mutual comfort and support.

One month before Sharon was due to give birth, her husband Charles purchased a large quantity of items that could easily cause miscarriage for her to consume. Even worse, after Sharon had lost the child, Charles forced her to act as a postpartum doula for his mistress and their newborn baby. When Sharon's family learned of Charles' despicable actions, they confronted and harshly punished this scumbag on Sharon's behalf!

After being drugged by her sister Lia Lowe, Lisa Lowe spends a night with Henry Adler, the CEO of Adler Corp, and ends up conceiving his child. To ensure the child's well-being, Lisa agrees to let her sister raise the child, assuming the role of the child's aunt. To stay close to her child, Lisa takes a job at Adler Corp, where she frequently crosses paths with Henry. Over time, Henry grows suspicious of Lisa's true identity. After testing her several times, he eventually uncovers the truth.

To avenge the tragic death of her parents, Briar White hides her true identity and infiltrates the Kerr family, weaving a carefully crafted web of affection around Owen Kerr—the son of her enemy. But the tenderness and companionship that began as mere deception slowly start to feel real. Now, she must choose: stay lost in the sweetness of newfound love, or destroy it with her own hands for the sake of long-harbored revenge…