| Last Madame | |
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| Traditional Chinese | 最後的夫人 |
| Simplified Chinese | 最后的夫人 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Zuìhòu de fūrén |
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| Country of origin | Singapore |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Jean Yeo |
| Running time | approx. 60 minutes |
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| Release | 26 September 2019 – 2019 |
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| Last Madame: Sisters of the Night (2023) | |
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.
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
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
Main
- Joanne Peh as Fung Lan
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]
- Jeff Chou as Inspector Mak
Main and supporting
- Lina Ng as Ah Yok
- Brandon Wong (actor) as Lou Seh
- Constance Lau as Siu Lan
- Amanda Ang as Soh Fan
- Fiona Fussi as Chi Ling
- Ky Tan as Guo Wen
- Alan Wan as Harry
- Kiki Lim as Mui Gwai
Awards and nominations
| 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
- ^ "Sex, Secrets, And The Afterlife — What Topped Mediacorp's List Of Most-Watched Shows In 2019". 8 Days. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
- ^ Taery, Divya (2020-10-26). "Singaporean TV series about a 1940s brothel wins 'Best Asian Drama' in Busan". Mashable SEA. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Last Madame: Joanne Peh talks about that steamy M18 scene". CNA Lifestyle. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
- ^ "Winners Gallery - New York Festivals". TVFilm.NewYorkFestivals.com. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
- ^ "Winners Gallery - New York Festivals". TVFilm.NewYorkFestivals.com. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
- ^ "Asian Contents & Film Market". www.acfm.kr. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
- ^ "'Last Madame', 'When The Camellia Blooms' win best Asian drama". Thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "FULL-LIST-GRAND-FINAL-WINNERS-AAA-2020" (PDF).
- ^ a b c d e f "2020 Nominees". Asian Television Awards. Retrieved 2021-02-10.
External links
- Last Madame: Joanne Peh talks about that steamy M18 scene
- 3 Hot Actors To Look Out For In "Last Madame", Which Won "Best Asian Drama Award" At Busan Event
- Singaporean TV series about a 1940s brothel wins 'Best Asian Drama' in Busan
- Local TV series Last Madame, starring Joanne Peh as brothel owner, wins Best Asian Drama at Korean event
- Local TV series Last Madame, starring Joanne Peh as brothel boss, wins Best Asian Drama at Busan event
- 认识《Last Madame》中的养眼型男
- Exclusive look at Last Madame brothel with Joanne Peh | CNA Lifestyle
- Exclusive: Joanne Peh on Last Madame's Best Asian Drama win | ST News Night
- A scandalous tale of a brothel and murder most foul: Last Madame
- Singapore’s Last Madame wins Best Asian Drama award at Asia Contents Awards
- Brandon Wong’s wife still doesn’t know about his hands-on scene with Joanne Peh in Last Madame
- Joanne Peh, Lina Ng Win Acting Prizes For Drama Series Last Madame At Asian Television Awards
- 'Last Madame' win best Asian drama
- Fiona Fussi Talks Breaking Boundaries In Last Madame
- Singapore actress Joanne Peh talks about Last Madame’s historic win at Busan International Film Festival event
- Interview: Malaysian actress Amanda Ang wins prestigious New York acting award
- How did Joanne Peh describe her bed scene in ‘Last Madame’ to hubby Qi Yuwu?
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