The Real Housewives of Bangkok
| The Real Housewives of Bangkok | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Reality |
| Based on | The Real Housewives |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | Thailand |
| Production | |
| Location(s) | Bangkok |
| Camera setup | Multiple |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Kantana Group |
| Release | |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) |
The Real Housewives of Bangkok is an upcoming Thai reality television series. It is produced by Kantana Group in partnership with NBC Universal International Studios. The Real Housewives of Bangkok focuses on the personal and professional lives of several women living in Bangkok, Thailand.
Overview and casting
On 8 December 2016 it was announced that NBCUniversal International Formats had signed a deal, brokered by Linfield Ng, with production company Kantana Group to produce the first Asian installment of The Real Housewives franchise, set in Bangkok.[1][2][3] Yvonne Pilkington, Senior Vice President at NBCUniversal International Formats, described the franchise as a television phenomenon that has extended across the globe, and The Real Housewives of Bangkok would serve as the first installment in the franchise to be based in Asia. Pilkington describe the series as a fascinating chance to see culturally contrasting nature of the production and the housewives.[4] The production company has gone on to express their excited in the partnership with NBC Universal and their willingness to create a successful series as well as describing the franchise as highly successful.[4] The series will consist of a total thirteen episodes.[1][5]
References
- 1 2 "NBCUni’s 1st "Real Housewives" for Asia + "Top Chef" heads to Thailand". Content Asia. 8 December 2016. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
- ↑ Clancy, Michelle (9 December 2016). "Top Chef, Real Housewives head to Thailand". TV Rapid News. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
- ↑ Brzoznowski, Kristin (8 December 2016). "Thai Remakes For Real Housewives, Top Chef". World Screen. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
- 1 2 Priyah, Thanussha (14 December 2016). "NBCUniversal introduces The Real Housewives Of Bangkok". Onscreen Asia. Television Asia. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
- ↑ Priyah, Thanussha (14 December 2016). "NBCUniversal introduces The Real Housewives Of Bangkok". Onscreen Asia. Television Asia. Retrieved 11 January 2017.