Last Madame


Episodic Information

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 early 1940s 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 1940s 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.

Awards and Accolades: 

New York Festivals TV & Film Awards 2020 - 

Craft: Program - Best Performance by an Actress (Bronze)

Streaming - Streaming Drama (Finalist) 

Craft: Program - Best Perfomance by an Actress (Finalist)

Craft: Program - Best Production Design/Art Direction (Finalist)

Entertainment Program - Drama (Finalist) 

Craft: Program - Best Costume Design (Finalist)

Craft: Program - Best Direction (Finalist)

Entertainment Program - Crime Drama (Finalist) 

Asia Contents Awards 2020 - 

Awarded: Best Asian Drama Award

Asian Academy Creative Awards 2020 -

Best Actress In a Supporting Role: Lina Ng (Awarded)

25th Asian Television Awards -

Best Digital Fiction Programme/Series

Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Lina Ng

Best Leading Female Performance – Digital: Joanne Peh

Cast: Joanne Peh, Jeff Chou, Fiona Fussi, Lina Ng, Brandon Wong, Amanda Ang, Constance Lau, Kiki Lim, Ky Tan, Alan Wan

Episode: 12 x 30 mins

Languages: English

Production year: 2019