The Power Duo Mimi Lana & Melissa Campbell Will Give You Whiplash Starting 11 April 2025
- Astro Originals presents First Wives, an exciting new premium drama series that
follows the stories of two women who take matters into their own hands to exact
revenge after being betrayed by their husbands. - In partnership with Goodday Charge, this collaboration highlights the strength
and resilience of women, echoing the brand’s spirit of empowering courage to
overcome life’s challenges.
9 April 2025, Kuala Lumpur – Following the success of One Cent Thief 2, a gripping series inspired by real cybercrimes, Astro Originals returns with First Wives, a premium comedic drama series that follows the stories of two women who seek revenge after their
husbands’ betrayal. With themes of infidelity, secret marriages, and debt, First Wives taps
into real-life struggles that many Malaysians can relate to, making it a powerful and
relevant story.
Interestingly, First Wives manages to tackle these themes with a unique blend of comedy and drama, making the series a captivating watch. Mimi Lana stars as Diyana whose husband, Azzim played by Malek Mccrone, has secretly married someone else, with ‘First Wives’ being Mimi Lana’s first venture into comedic characters. Meanwhile, Melissa Campbell plays Michelle, a wife burdened by debts with the Ah Longs after her husband
Roshan’s (Charles Roberts) gambling habits.
First Wives also brings together a talented cast, blending seasoned actors and fresh faces
including Andy Teh, Carmen Soo, Theebaan G, Zeera Azizi and Sathisvaran, who each
add depth and authenticity to their characters.
This 8-episode premium drama premieres on 11 April, with episodes available from
midnight via On Demand, Astro GO, and sooka. The series will also air at 9 PM every Friday on Astro Citra (Channel 108) and every Monday at 9 PM on Astro Ria (Channel 104). First Wives is produced by Astro Shaw and Infinitus Productions, and directed by Imro Nasution, with a script written by Catalina Mae Hubbard, Ilya Karnain, Luqman Sheikh Ghazali, and Dee Dee Peter.
Executive Producer of First Wives and Head of Astro Shaw & Vice President of Malay Nusantara Business at Astro, Raja Jastina Raja Arshad, said, “We wanted to make sure each story presented under Astro Originals not only strikes the right balance but also
leaves a lasting impact with our audiences. ‘Never underestimate women – that’s the
message we wanted to convey with First Wives, where viewers can see women as the
heart of the story, and we want to celebrate these strong and resilient individuals. Our
storylines aren’t just fictional, but a reflection of real-life struggles that many wives face
with their husband’s infidelity and debt. We hope First Wives will empower women to
stand up, fight for their rights, seek justice, and rebuild meaningful lives, free from
betrayal and hardship.”
The premium series marks the second collaboration between Astro Originals and
Goodday Charge, Malaysia’s first enriched milk with 10 essential nutrients designed to
sustain energy throughout the day. The strategic partnership includes joint marketing
initiatives and product placements, with Astro Shaw also producing a special 30-second
video for Goodday to celebrate the collaboration.
“Goodday Charge is thrilled to collaborate once again with Astro Shaw on the Astro
Original’s premium series ‘First Wives’. Just like the determined and courageous
characters in the show, Goodday Charge provides the energy to push through life’s
challenges. We believe that with the right energy, anyone can achieve more and make a
positive impact. This partnership not only strengthens our brand presence through
marketing initiatives and product placements but also inspires viewers to stay strong and
energised on their own journeys.” shared Amy Gan, Vice President of Marketing at Etika
Sdn Bhd.
For fans of Astro Original’s premium series, First Wives will be available to stream from 11
April 2025 every Friday, on On Demand, Astro Ultra/Ulti box, and Astro GO from midnight,
on Astro Citra (channel 108) at 9 PM. Astro Ria (channel 104) will air it every Monday at 9
PM. Get the latest updates and watch clips from the series via Astro Gempak and Astro
Shaw’s official social media platforms on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X using the
hashtags #FirstWives and #AstroOriginals.
The Astro One package is available for subscription now for non-stop seamless
entertainment. Enhance your streaming experience by upgrading to Astro Fibre 500Mbps
with the Entertainment Pack for just RM139.99 per month. To subscribe or upgrade to Astro One, visit www.astro.com.my or WhatsApp 03 9543 3838.
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