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Last Madame

Last Madame (Chinese: 最后的夫人) is a 2019 Singaporean television series and Toggle Original created by Jean Yeo, featuring Joanne Peh, Jeff Chou, Lina Ng, Brandon Wong, Constance Lau, Fiona Fussi, Ky Tan, and Alan Wan. The English language 12-parter, which weaves a present-day plotline with another set in the 1930s about a brothel owner, is a story of intrigue involving spies, murders, romance and an old shophouse. The series aired on Mediacorp in Singapore and premiered on 26 September 2019 on MeWatch.

Last Madame
Traditional Chinese最後的夫人
Simplified Chinese最后的夫人
Hanyu PinyinZuìhòu de fūrén
Genre
Starring
Country of originSingapore
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes12
Production
Executive producerJean Yeo
Running timeapprox. 60 minutes
Production company
  • Ochre Pictures
Original release
Network
Release26 September 2019 (2019-09-26) –
2019 (2019)
Related
Last Madame: Sisters of the Night (2023)

It is the first M18 English Drama produced locally, and the second highest rated locally produced drama.[1][2]

A prequel, Last Madame: Sisters of the Night, was made available on meWATCH from 13 July 2023.[3]

Synopsis

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Shrouded with secrets and mysteries, a run-down shophouse in Singapore draws attention to banker Chi Ling who returns from Hong Kong to claim its inheritance. As she discovers the drudgeries and intrigues of her great-grandmother’s world – in a brothel set in late 1930s Singapore – she is pushed to decide the fate of the building and to reconcile with her roots and history. The Last Madame is a story that intertwines two seemingly opposite generations through the fascinating story of Chi Ling and her great-grandmother, Fung Lan.

A story of the past and present – The Last Madame tells the story of the last brothel owner, Fung Lan, in 1930s Singapore. Set in 2019, the successful but cold-hearted Chi Ling returns from Hong Kong to settle an inheritance from her great-grandmother, Fung Lan – only to discover that therein lies deeper and controversial histories behind house.

Cast

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Main

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Ruthless and cold-hearted, Fung Lan is a former prostitute, now the head of a brothel, The House of Phoenix (Fung Wong Gok), in 1930s Singapore. Educated, she fled from her well-to-do family and an arranged marriage as a young girl, only to find herself caught in a deplorable state of affairs that led her to where she is now. She has since remade herself and in light of a grisly murder of the century, changes are abounding her future and the future of the brothel – and we find that there is more to Fung Lan than meets the eye. Fung Lan is a survivor. She wants to take control of her life and beat men at their own game. To her, if you can’t win them, join them and be the boss – and save your kind while you are at it. Seeking revenge, she has achieved it. But now she wants to avoid being caught for her dark past.[4]

Main and supporting

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Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Recipient Results Ref
2020 New York Festivals - TV & Film Awards Best Performance by an Actress Amanda Ang Bronze [5]
Streaming Drama Last Madame Finalist [6]
Best Performance by an Actress Lina Ng Finalist
Best Production Design/Art Direction Last Madame Finalist
Drama Last Madame Finalist
Best Costume Design Last Madame Finalist
Best Direction Jean Yeo Finalist
Crime Drama Last Madame Finalist
Asia Contents Awards Best Asian Drama Last Madame Finalist [7][8][9]
Asian Academy Creative Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role Lina Ng WINNER [10]
Asian Television Awards Best Drama Series Last Madame Nominated [11]
Best Actress in a Leading Role Joanne Peh Nominated
Best Actor in a Supporting Role Brandon Wong (actor) Nominated
Best Actress in a Supporting Role Lina Ng Winner [11]
Best Actress in a Supporting Role Amanda Ang Nominated [11]
Best Cinematography Fong Hing Loong & Fong Heng Kit Nominated
Best Script Writing Jean Yeo Nominated
Best Script Writing Claire Merquita Nominated
Best Digital Fiction Program/Series Last Madame Winner [11]
Best Leading Male Performance - Digital Jeff Chou Nominated [11]
Best Leading Female Performance - Digital Joanne Peh Winner [11]

References

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  1. ^ "Sex, Secrets, And The Afterlife — What Topped Mediacorp's List Of Most-Watched Shows In 2019". 8 Days. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
  2. ^ Taery, Divya (2020-10-26). "Singaporean TV series about a 1940s brothel wins 'Best Asian Drama' in Busan". Mashable SEA. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
  3. ^ Seah, Nida (11 May 2023). "Of sisterhood and survival: Exclusive sneak peek into 'Sisters of the Night', prequel to Mediacorp's 'Last Madame'". SG Magazine. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
  4. ^ "Last Madame: Joanne Peh talks about that steamy M18 scene". CNA Lifestyle. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
  5. ^ "Winners Gallery - New York Festivals". TVFilm.NewYorkFestivals.com. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
  6. ^ "Winners Gallery - New York Festivals". TVFilm.NewYorkFestivals.com. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
  7. ^ "Asian Contents & Film Market". www.acfm.kr. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
  8. ^ "'Last Madame', 'When The Camellia Blooms' win best Asian drama". Thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
  9. ^ "Singapore actress Joanne Peh talks about Last Madame's historic win at Busan International Film Festival event". Vogue Singapore. 2020-11-17. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
  10. ^ "FULL-LIST-GRAND-FINAL-WINNERS-AAA-2020" (PDF).
  11. ^ a b c d e f "2020 Nominees". Asian Television Awards. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
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