Thursday, March 5, 2009

AXN -THE DUKE

EVERY MON, 8PM (SG/PH) 9PM(HK)


The DuKe A Brand New Lifestyle Program





“What makes a man a real mean?”

In this brand new glossy men’s magazine talk show, it’s all about successful and inspiring men from all across Asia –and how they were labelled as Dukes. The Duke premiered exclusively on AXN last February 9, it airs every Monday at 8pm.The Dukes are men who made it with their desire, drive and dreams. According to the lifestyle show, a true Duke, age and wealth are not determining factors in ensuring success but the desire, the drive and the dream are keys to his accomplishment.

A duke is what every man wants to be and who every woman wants. He is successful in his own right, knows what he wants and is admired by his peers. One of these Dukes is Dylan Wilk the former ninth richest man in England and now philanthropist who is dedicating his time and riches to aid impoverished communities in the Philippines.

Meet more totally inspiring men in each episodes, a baker’s dozen of different men, whom irrespective of different ages and industries have attained success, power, fulfilled their unique dreams, and have proven to be every inch the dukes of Asia.

The Dukes are about men that stand a class above the rest. Their definition of the Duke is a man very much control in his life. The Duke is the latest AXN original production that will appear the modern sensibilities, tastes, and intellect of professionals and businessman and will focus on the lifestyles of rich and powerful men in the region.

Marc Nelson explains, they are there to inform, educate and entertain viewers especially men on all topics concerning the modern-day Duke. What The Duke does exactly is inform a guy about lifestyle issues that concern him. The big boy’s club will make an impact across Asia as it explores topics that young men who are aspiring to be a Duke would be interested in – politics, finance, sex, wellness, and also about the finer things in life in a smart, sophisticated and stylish manner.

Featuring exclusive interviews with international celebrities and popular figures in each episode,
The Duke hosts and the invited guests will discuss interesting topics about men’s secret fantasies, what being a metrosexual means, and why some married men are more appealing to the single ladies.

The Show is hosted by Marc Nelson and Rovilson Fernandez - one of the two teams that represented Philippines in the Amazing Race Asia Season 2. AXN added Eunice Olsen as the only female co-host on this men’s magazine show, a former Miss Singapore Universe and the youngest Nominated Member of Parliament, a recognizable face in Singaporean show-business and had hosted shows covering the arts and women’s issues. Eunice will add a delicious dimension with her combination of intelligence and feminine perspectives.

AXN The Duke male hosts said, “Eunice is the serious one –who makes sense and “is certainly holding her own,” even though everyone was thinking she would have a hard time adjusting to the two.

The Show promises a fantastic showcase of Asia’s elite men –inspiring stories, studio discussions on male issues and personality profiling like no other, topped off with
The Duke hosts’ witty repartee.


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