Shero | |
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Screenplay by | Zhang Jingyu |
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Directed by | Chen Yiyou |
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Opening theme | "Awaken" by Shirlyn Tan |
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Country of origin | Singapore |
Original language | Mandarin |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 20 [2] |
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Executive producer | Leong Lye Lin [1] |
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Running time | 45 minutes |
Production company | Mediacorp |
Original release | |
Network | Channel 8 |
Release | 12 June – 7 July 2023 |
Shero (stylized in all uppercase) is a 2023 Singaporean action drama series starring Joanne Peh, Romeo Tan, Carrie Wong and Nick Teo. It follows the story of a woman who decides to join her missing sister's bodyguard company to search for her parents' murderer and to continue her sister's legacy. It began airing on Mediacorp Channel 8 from 12 June 2023. [3] [4]
Accolades | Category | Nominees | Result |
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Star Awards 2024 | Best Drama Serial | — | Nominated |
Best Theme Song | Ling Kai and Shirlyn Tan | Nominated | |
Best Supporting Actress | Aileen Tan | Won | |
Best Supporting Actor | Darren Lim | Nominated | |
Best Actress | Joanne Peh | Nominated | |
Principal photography began in December 2022. [1] The production crew of 27, which includes cast members Joanne Peh, Romeo Tan, Carrie Wong, Nick Teo and Tay Ying, travelled to Canberra, Australia for filming on 21 February 2023. [17] [9] [18] [19] Aileen Tan joined the cast in Canberra on 28 February 2023. [10] On 27 February 2023, scenes involving Joanne Peh and Romeo Tan were shot at Pialligo Estate. Local media in Canberra reported that the production crew spent 10 days, from 22 February to 4 March, filming at various locations in the capital city including the airport, Cockington Green and Jamala Wildlife Park. [2] [20] [21] Shero is also reportedly the largest overseas filming crew to ever shoot in Canberra. [4]
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