Asian “Physic” recognised at Taiwanese Emmys

The six hour-long-episode coming-of-age series has won in the following categories in Best Mini-Series (TV Movie) and Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Mini-Series (TV Movie). 
“We are delighted that our HBO Asia Original series) has received this prestigious recognition at the Golden Bell Awards. We are greatly encouraged to produce more local language productions and work with local talents across Asia. This award reinforces our commitment to increase our repertoire of Asian Original productions for a regional and global audience,” Jonathan Spink, CEO of HBO Asia, says.
“The Teenage Psychic” premiered in April this year and received positive ratings throughout its broadcast. Shot on location in Taiwan, the series was directed by 29-year-old Taiwanese filmmaker Chen Ho-Yu and developed with Taiwanese broadcaster, Public Television Service (PTS) and award-winning Singaporean production company, InFocus Asia.
The series is a coming-of-age story that revolves around Xiao Zhen (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 and so 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 at HBO Go via AIS Play and AIS Playbox.