Mandarin series gets the nod – six of them
HBO Asia’s first Mandarin Original series “The Teenage Psychic” has received six nominations for the upcoming 52nd Annual Golden Bell Awards
The six hour-long-episode series has been nominated for best mini-series, best director for a mini-series for Chen Ho Yu, best performance by an actress in a mini-series (TV Movie) for Kuo Shu Yau, best performance by an actress in a supporting role in a mini-series (TV Movie) for Nana Lee, best new actor/actress in a mini-series (TV Movie) for Ken Tsia, best screenplay for a Mini-Series (TV Movie) for Chen Ho Yu, Lin Meng Huan, Liao Zhen Kai and Li Ting Yu.
“We are thrilled that ‘The Teenage Psychic’ has received such positive recognition. We are very proud of how well the series has performed and we will continue to expand our repertoire, creating more Asian content for viewers not only in Asia, but also across the globe,” says Jonathan Spink, HBO Asia’s chief executive.
“The Teenage Psychic” premiered in April and received positive ratings throughout its broadcast. Shot on location in Taiwan, the series was directed by 29-year-old rising writer-director Chen Ho-Yu. The series was also jointly developed with Taiwanese broadcaster, Public Television Service (PTS) and award-winning Singaporean production company, InFocus Asia.
The mini-series is a coming-of-age story that revolves around Xiao Zhen (played by Kuo Shu Yau), a 16-year-old girl who just wants to lead a typical teenage high school life. Born with the ability to see spirits, her life will never be normal. Xiao Zhen must juggle the pressures of teenage life – first love, academic success and peer pressure – with the demands of the spirit world. As Xiao Zhen learns to use her abilities to help the living deal with their loved ones on the other side – spirits who are lost, forgotten, angry or just crying out for help – this teenager finds that fixing other people’s problems gives her the strength she needs to navigate high school and her first major romantic encounter. Xiao Zhen’s powers become a danger for her as others seek to use her abilities for their own greed.
Catch up on HBO Asia’s “The Teenage Psychic” on HBO GO via AIS PLAY and AIS PLAYBOX
The 52nd Golden Bell Awards will be held in Taiwan on September 30.
