Philippine media and entertainment company ABS-CBN continues to have a strong presence internationally as two of its hit action series, Brothers and Fists of Fate hit the airwaves in Sub-Saharan Africa via the StarTimes channel.
The primetime action series Brothers can now be enjoyed by viewers in South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, Madagascar, among many others. Top-billed by award-winning actor Coco Martin, it follows the story of a police officer and his pursuit of high-profile criminals behind the death of his brother.
Fists of Fate, which stars Ejay Falcon and Aljur Abrenica, tells the story of two brothers who grew up separately and eventually ended up on opposing sides of the law, began airing in as many countries in Africa last May.
The two action series are not the only shows that enjoy viewership across the globe. In 2020, ABS-CBN expanded its content distribution not just in Africa but also in Latin American, and Asian territories, selling 16 titles, including Brothers, The Heiress, Destined Hearts, The General’s Daughter, and more. The Malaysian adaptation of The Two of Us, entitled Angkara Cinta, was the most-watched show on the Astro Prima channel, also in 2020.
ABS-CBN shows are available on television via the Kapamilya Channel, TV5, A2Z, and Jeepney TV across the Philippines and online via Kapamilya Online Live, which is streamed on ABS-CBN Entertainment’s YouTube and Facebook pages. Its shows and films are also available for streaming on iWantTFC and TFC, while some of its programs are streaming on Netflix, WeTV and iFlix.
The company continues to syndicate its content through various streaming services and operate other businesses that do not require a legislative franchise, such as international licensing and distribution, digital, and cable TV.
It has been a premier source of high-quality Filipino programming in over 50 territories worldwide and has sold over 50,000 hours of content worldwide. Living up to this recognition, ABS-CBN International Distribution commits to add to its line-up of high-caliber programs and movies with cast and storylines that appeal to various cultures.
Visit its website http://internationalsales.abs-cbn.com for more details.