MANILA, Philippines, March 18 ------ ABS-CBN’s hit action-drama series “A Soldier’s Heart” is the first Arabic-dubbed Filipino drama to stream on rising video-on-demand platforms in the Middle East after the company forged an agreement with Rabee Alhajabed Art Production & Distribution FZE.
The series is available in three streaming platforms: Maraya, Shofha and Weyyak, covering Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and other Arabic-speaking territories. “A Soldier's Heart” follows the story of Alex (Gerald Anderson), an information technology (IT) expert who joins the army and crosses paths with a Muslim family whose identity makes him reconsider where his future might lie. Proving to be a stirring drama, its story made a lasting impact on the hearts of viewers, while also emphasizing the challenges and sacrifices military people face as they fulfil their oaths to their nation.
Similarly, a staple of Philippine popular culture, the action-fantasy drama “Darna,” which starred Jane de Leon, will soon be available with its own Arabic-dubbed version. This Arabic-dubbing initiatives of ABS-CBN comes after the series of scripted format sales of “A Mother’s Guilt,” “Mea Culpa,” “The Good Son” and “Forevermore” in the region.
Selling over 50,000 hours of content to over 50 countries in Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America, ABS-CBN transitions from a Phiilppine broadcasting company to a global storytelling company that champions Filipino talent by showcasing Filipino shows to diverse audiences across multiple platforms.
Source: philstar.com