ABS-CBN partners with Viu to bring Philippine adaptation of Flower of Evil across 16 markets


ABS-CBN and Viu,  PCCW’s leading pan-regional OTT video streaming service, announced today the  expansion of their partnership to adapt the hit South Korean thriller drama Flower of  Evil in 16 markets across Asia, the Middle East and South Africa. This much anticipated series is the first Viu Original Adaptation from the Philippines which stars  Lovi Poe and Piolo Pascual. It will stream simultaneously on Viu 48 hours before its  domestic television broadcast. 

ABS-CBN Entertainment’s Chief Operating Officer for Broadcast, Cory Vidanes, and  Viu Philippines’ Country Manager, Arianne Kader-Cu, shared their excitement for the  series, which will be Lovi’s first Kapamilya teleserye since joining ABS-CBN and  Piolo’s first drama series after four years. 

Ms Arianne said, “Testament to our commitment to bringing the best premium Asian  entertainment to Viu-ers, we are happy to work with ABS-CBN once again to bring  the Philippine adaptation of Flower of Evil to all of Viu’s 16 markets. This latest  offering puts Filipino talent front and centre in the way we do storytelling, supported  by a powerhouse cast and a world-class production team.” 

Ms Cory said, “Our partnership with Viu on the local adaptation of Flower of Evil is a  major milestone for ABS-CBN Entertainment. This is an opportunity for us to  showcase excellent Filipino content and talent to the global audience in the 16  markets of Viu.” 

She added, “Our local adaptation of the Korean hit love story Flower of Evil, a  compelling and powerful narrative on love for family, search for truth and justice, is  the unanimous choice to open our regional partnership with Viu.” 

Flower of Evil is currently in production and is scheduled to premiere soon. It follows  the thrilling story of a man who successfully changes his identity in order to hide his  scandalous past. He then marries a police detective, who will later on be tasked with investigating an unsolved serial murder case that will lead her back to him. 

The show also stars Agot Isidro, Edu Manzano, Denise Laurel, Joross Gamboa,  Joem Bascon, Epy Quizon, Rita Avila, Jett Pangan, Pinky Amador, Joko Diaz and  JC de Vera. 

ABS-CBN and Viu’s collaboration strengthens their vision and commitment to  bringing premium Asian entertainment to more viewers worldwide. The partnership  kicked off early this year, with the streaming of ABS-CBN’s hit drama series The  Broken Marriage Vow on Viu. 

Download the Viu app on the App Store, Google Play, and select smart TVs, as well  as on the web at www.viu.com. For updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and TikTok, or visit www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom.  

About Viu 

Viu, PCCW’s leading pan-regional over-the-top (OTT) video streaming service, is  available in 16 markets across Asia, the Middle East and South Africa with 58.6  million monthly active users (MAU) as at December 2021. 

The Viu service is available to consumers through a dual model with an ad supported free tier and a premium subscription tier (consisting of different  subscription options). Viu offers fresh premium TV series, movies and lifestyle  programmes in local and regional languages and subtitles in different genres from  top content providers, as well as premium original productions under the brand "Viu  Original". 

Viu also offers users streaming and download features, and localised user interfaces  across a myriad of connected devices. Viu can provide the best viewing experience  regardless of device or network conditions. 

The service can be accessed via the Viu app (available for free on App Store and  Google Play) on connected devices, e.g. smartphones and tablets, select smart TVs,  as well as on the web by logging into www.viu.com. 

In addition, Viu International Limited, through its subsidiary Moov (Hong Kong)  Limited, also operates MOOV, a popular digital music streaming and live music  concerts service in Hong Kong. 

About PCCW Limited 

PCCW Limited (SEHK: 0008) is a global company headquartered in Hong Kong  which holds interests in telecommunications, media, IT solutions, property  development and investment, and other businesses. 

The Company holds a majority stake in the HKT Trust and HKT Limited, Hong  Kong’s premier telecommunications service provider and leading operator of fixed line, broadband, mobile communication and media entertainment services. HKT  delivers end-to-end integrated solutions employing emerging technologies to assist  enterprises in transforming their businesses. HKT has also built a digital ecosystem integrating its loyalty programme, e-commerce, travel, insurance, big data analytics,  FinTech and HealthTech services to deepen its relationship with customers. 

PCCW owns a fully integrated multimedia and entertainment group in Hong Kong  engaged in the provision of over-the-top (“OTT”) video service locally and in other  regions, as well as content production, artiste management and the event business. 

Through HK Television Entertainment Company Limited, PCCW also operates a  domestic free TV service in Hong Kong. 

Also wholly owned by the Group, PCCW Solutions is a leading IT and business  process outsourcing provider in Hong Kong, mainland China and Southeast Asia. 

In addition, PCCW holds a stake in Pacific Century Premium Developments Limited  and other overseas investments. To learn more about PCCW, please visit www.pccw.com.  

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