Ma'am Chief: Shakedown in Seoul

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Ma'am Chief: Shakedown in Seoul
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Theatrical release poster
Directed byKring Kim
Written bySofia Hazel Calayag
Story byHappee Sy-Go
Produced byVernon Go
Dan Kim
Starring Melai Cantiveros
Edited byCharliebebs Gohetia
Music byDominic Benedicto
Production
company
PULP Studios
Release date
  • November 15, 2023 (2023-11-15)
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Ma'am Chief: Shakedown in Seoul is a 2023 Philippine-South Korean action-comedy film produced by PULP Studios. Directed by Kring Kim, the film stars Melai Cantiveros in the titular role. It was released on November 15, 2023. [1] [2] [3]

Contents

Cast

Production

Production of the film took place both in Manila, Philippines and South Korea. [6]

Marketing

The official trailer of the film was released on October 22, 2023. [7] [8]

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremonyYearCategoryNominee / WorkResultRef.
Asia Artist Awards 2023 Best Actor Award Melai Cantiveros Won [9]

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