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Vuclip, a PCCW Media company, and the leading premium video-on-demand service provider for emerging markets, today officially launched I AM WOMAN, a Malaysian production by and for OTT video service Viu. I AM WOMAN is a series celebrating extraordinary modern-day heroines, sharing the life stories of women who have found their strength in male-dominated fields. For this original production, Viu Malaysia partnered with leading life insurer Prudential Assurance Malaysia Berhad (Prudential).

Viu is a leading OTT Video service with 26 million downloads across 15 markets including Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and the Middle East countries of Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. For Viu, Vuclip has developed more than 3,000 hours of compelling original content across Asia, investing in rising local talent by providing them with a platform for creativity, and reaching millennials with relevant content that they love.

Kingsley Warner, General Manager of Vuclip Malaysia said, “The launch of this Malaysian series today is exciting for Viu Malaysia and we’re proud to have Prudential embark on this with us. We believe our fans will enjoy I AM WOMAN, an inspirational and motivational series that is extremely relevant in these times.”

Eric Wong, Chief Customer and Marketing Officer, Prudential Malaysia, added, “As a proud supporter of dreams, this partnership with Viu Malaysia has given us a new, creative opportunity and platform to inspire Malaysians and we are pleased to be able to collaborate in bringing the stories of these inspirational women to Viu’s audience. As a brand, Prudential is committed to encouraging and supporting all Malaysians in dreaming big, staying focused on their ambitions and having the confidence and persistence to achieve their desired goals.  These women have realised their dreams despite all the challenges they faced in their journey, so I encourage everyone to watch the I AM WOMAN series to learn from and be inspired by the achievements of these heroines.”

In the I AM WOMAN series, produced by Double Vision with a team headed by executive producer Min Lim, the women featured embrace speed, tough jobs, defence, rescue services, martial arts and more. From a stuntwoman to a motorsports competitor, from a welder, a builder and a lorry driver to an MMA fighter, a firefighter, a Navy shooter and long haul trailer driver, these women have challenged conventions and taken on careers where men used to rule supreme and when women used to be relegated to the side lines.

Things have changed for the better. I AM WOMAN seeks to inspire and empower its audience, with host Alia Zecha pushing herself out of her comfort zone to walk in the footsteps of the amazing women featured in this series. These women had a passion and they pursued it without letting anyone or anything hold them down – and there is much we can learn from them.

The 10-episode long I AM WOMAN series will be available on Viu starting 7 December 2017, with a new episode released weekly. In conjunction with the release of I AM WOMAN, Prudential will be rewarding viewers with the chance to win a brand new iPhone, online shopping vouchers and Viu subscriptions. The contest will run until early January 2018, and viewers can learn more by visiting the Prudential Malaysia Facebook page at www.facebook.com/prudentialmalaysia.

The series can be accessed at https://www.viu.com or on the Viu app, available for Android devices on Google Play or for iOS devices from Apple’s App Store. Find more updates about I AM WOMAN and other existing shows on Viu’s Facebook page and website at https://www.viu.com/ott/my

Vuclip, a PCCW Media Company, and the leading premium video-on-demand service provider for emerging markets, today announced the star studded cast of its upcoming original, a romantic drama series titled The Publicist.

“We are thrilled to bring to Viu fans The Publicist as a refreshing, compelling new original. Working with Nia Dinata on Switch and now with Monty Tiwa on The Publicist has been fun and a great pleasure. We are excited to see the young talent and creativity in Indonesia and are committed to building a robust opportunity for these artists. Viu Originals across all our markets have been extremely popular and this encourages us to create many more. Thanks to our fans for the avid support,” said Arun Prakash, President and COO of Vuclip.

The Publicist, conceptualized by Monty Tiwa, is a story that focuses on the relationship between a troubled actor, Reynaldi, whose career is in jeopardy following a scandal and a publicist, Julia, who is brought in to help restore his tarnished image. Adipati Dolken and Prisia Nasution play the roles of Actor and Publicist respectively in this romantic drama.

“I’m excited to play a complex and original character like Julia, an image maker who provides a second chance to Reynaldi to rebuild his life and career after a scandal. In this era of strong gender biases in Indonesia, playing a character who is confident and outspoken and yet has a past that she doesn’t want to reveal is a rare and compelling opportunity,” said Prisia Nasution.

“Working with Viu Indonesia allowed me as a filmmaker to work more creatively than ever before. It was a delight to create a series with big screen treatments, explore story ideation and develop the script. We have worked with the best crew and cast in the movie industry for The Publicist. The digital format allowed me to explore the story and characters in an uninhibited manner, which is why I believe the story will resonate strongly with millennials,” said Monty Tiwa, Director of The Publicist.

The Publicist, will be a 13-part series exclusively on Viu starting on November 16, 2017. It can be accessed from https://www.viu.com/ or by downloading the Android app from Google Play or the iOS app from the Apple App Store.

Keep yourself updated with the latest Asian shows, movies, entertainment news, and much more with Viu at https://www.facebook.com/ViuMalaysia/.

Humans tend to search far and wide for true love. However in moments of desperation or loneliness, have you ever wondered if love between a human and a robot is possible? Find out as the mystery unfolds on “My Robot Boyfriend” exclusively on Viu, a freemium OTT streaming service offering the best of Asian content to Malaysians.

My Robot Boyfriend depicts a love story between a young girl interning at a medical school, and a humanoid robot tasked to oversee skills development in the same school. In this story, love and relationships take a turn from the norm.

Bringing the audience to a time set in the future, the story begins with Yu Zhenxin, a humanoid robot secretly invented for “left behind” women – those who have yet to find love. An intern, Lin Mengnan, becomes the first “test subject” for the robot – by accident. Yu Zhenxin’s warmth and kindness draws Lin Mengnan to become emotionally dependent on him, although she knows that he is a humanoid.

One day, however, Lin Mengnan meets Han Yifeng, her senior, whom she falls in love with. In a twist of events, Yu Zhenxin slowly becomes aware of his jealousy as he observes this human love and interaction. As Lin Mengnan and Han Yifeng develop a closer relationship, Yu Zhenxin begins to question if artificial intelligence could ever replace human emotions.

Directed by Guo Miaojing(郭淼晶), My Robot Boyfriend will see a star-studded cast including the likes of Zhu Zixiao(朱梓驍), Zeng Mengxue(曾夢雪), Zhao Shi(趙時), Qu Yutong(曲昱曈) and Luo Mingjie(駱明劼).

Malaysians will be able to watch the simulcast of My Robot Boyfriend on Viu. The first of twelve episodes airs on 16 June 2017, with each episode running at up to 45 minutes. Watch seamless, uninterrupted entertainment on Viu this June!

To find out more on the latest Asian shows, movies, entertainment news, and many more, check out Viu’s website https://www.viu.com/en or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ViuMalaysia/. Download the Viu app from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

It’s the holy month of Ramadan and one of the things that everyone looks forward to during Ramadan is the iftar time. During this time, Muslims usually pray and break fast together as a family. Here at Viu Malaysia, we would like to share with you a list of shows that can accompany your quality time with your family this Ramadan.

24 Karat

Viu has just announced an Indonesian Original series entitled “24 Karat”. 24 Karat is a six-episode Indonesian romantic comedy available exclusively on Viu every Friday beginning May 26^th 2017.

The series chronicles the journey of J and Puspa, two customer service employees who are put through a test of character during Ramadan. They must deal with many guests with diverse personalities. On one particular day, a guests visits and mysteriously disappears moments after, leaving behind something that will forever change J’s perspective of her job and even her life.

The 24 Karat series is directed by Alyandra Pandjipoera, a young director who has produced more than 50 leading works including several Indonesian movies such as London Love Story, My Idiot Brother, Lagu Untuk Tuhan, Satu Hati Sejuta Cinta and Potong Bebek Angsa. London Love Story was recently nominated in the 2017 Indonesian Box Office Movie Awards for the Best Director category.

This series features several Indonesian millennials favorite selebgrams as cast members, including:

Apart from 24 Karat, Malaysians are also able to enjoy more Indonesian and local content this Ramadan with Viu.

Ali Jamesbon

Ali is a guard of a mosque and also a gardener. Ali was previously born in a rich family but due to several challenges, he didn’t have it easy and had to make ends meet. He then met Ustadz Restu who gave him advice on how to face these challenges. Watch Ali rise to these obstacles and grow into a strong, young man. Catch all 14 episodes of Ali Jamesbon on 5 June.

Benar Benar Cinta

Adapted from the Taiwanese drama ‘Devil Beside You’, Benar Benar Cinta is a romantic comedy about the love interest and friendship of a girl named Ghea. Find out what happens when Ghea’s love letter to Wisnu is photocopied and shared in public. All 7 episodes are available on Viu.

Keliwon

Keliwon is a series featuring a selection of Malaysian horror stories with each episode telling a different story. Malaysians get to watch popular actors and actresses like Zul Huzaimy, Fezrul Khan, Fazura, Nadia Mustafa and others. Don’t miss these 13 local horror stories in Keliwon on Viu.

Cinta Balqis

The plot for Cinta Balqis is about a love triangle story which ends up in a tragic drama. The story depicts the struggle of Ezani and Balqis from the time of their engagement, to marriage and starting a family after their parents disapproved of their relationship. Check out all 44 episodes of Cinta Balqis now on Viu.

Viewers can access both Malaysian and Indonesian content on www.viu.com or by downloading the app available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. More updates about this series can be found on Viu’s social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.