Prime Video announced the premiere date of “Fit Check: Confessions of An Ukay Queen,” an Amazon Original comedy-drama series.
Starring Kim Chiu, the eight-episode series, produced by ABS-CBN Entertainment and Dreamscape Entertainment, is set to premiere July 6 exclusively on Prime Video in the Philippines and more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
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The series also stars Jake Ejercito, Angel Aquino, Kylie Verzosa and Christopher De Leon and is directed by Nuel Naval with a script from Genesis Rodriguez.
Much like the “ukay” (secondhand) clothes that she sells, Melanie (Kim Chiu) was also “discarded,” abandoned by her own mother when she was a baby.
She dreams of making it big as a fashion designer to prove her worth and show her mother that she should’ve never left her.
She finds the opportunity of a lifetime when a handsome young fashion executive, Chris (Ejercito), takes notice of her talents. As Melanie steps into the fast-paced and cutthroat world of the Filipino fashion industry, she also finds herself on a journey towards self-awareness, empowerment, forgiveness, and the possibility of true love.
“We're excited to continue to make Prime Video the home of the best Filipino talents. We believe with its compelling storyline and exceptional performances, ‘Fit Check: Confessions of an Ukay Queen’ will keep our audiences both inspired and entertained,” said David Simonsen, director of Prime Video Southeast Asia.
Cory Vidanes, COO for Broadcast of ABS-CBN, said, “We want to create a hiqh-quality, entertaining show that not only delves into themes of love and family drama, but also female empowerment and self-discovery. It showcases the determination and resilience required to succeed in a competitive industry.”
“With its mix of humor, drama, and inspirational moments, ‘Fit Check: Confessions of an Ukay Queen’ offers an entertaining and empowering portrayal of a young woman's powerful journey to pave her own path of success,” she added.
Prime Video members are able to watchfilms and shows anywhere and anytime on hundreds of compatible devices. In the Prime Video app, members can also download episodes on their mobile devices and tablets and watch anywhere offline at no additional cost. Prime Video is available in the Philippines for just P149 per month.