Cover Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach is Discovery Plus Philippines' ambassador (Photo: Discovery +)
Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach is Discovery Plus Philippines' ambassador (Photo: Discovery +)
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Amp up your television experience! Discovery Plus has just arrived in the Philippines. Here are five hit TV shows you shouldn't miss
There are more interesting television shows coming on our screens this year as Discovery Plus launched its streaming platform in the Philippines. For a price as low as PHP129, film enthusiasts can get one year access to the channel's hit shows.
Discovery Plus brings Filipinos more than 20,000 episodes of current and classic shows from Discovery’s portfolio of networks, including Discovery Channel, TLC, HGTV, Investigation Discovery, Food Network, Magnolia Network, Travel Channel, Animal Planet, Asian Food Network, and more.
"The launch of discovery+ builds on more than 25 years of Discovery's iconic real-life brands, loved personalities and larger than life storytelling in the Philippines," said Tony Qiu, General Manager, East and Southeast Asia, Discovery, Inc. "As one of the world’s fastest developing SVOD markets with a growing appetite for premium content on-demand, we are excited to bring Filipinos a differentiated service with unlimited access to Discovery’s iconic global shows, fresh original content and local stories all in one place.”
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Discovery + offers 20,000 episodes of hit shows from different channels
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For the first time, the extensive library of top true crime content from Investigation Discovery will be available in the Philippines on Discovery Plus; the service also features definitive collection of nature and environmental programming in the Philippines, headlined by access to the BBC’s largest natural history.
Read on if you're eager to know which shows made it to the new streaming platform
1. 90-Day Journey
Have you been following Big Ed and Rose's romantic misadventures too? Discovery Plus has the ultimate collection of 90 Day Fiancé stories. Each curated mini-series is made up of every single scene a beloved couple has appeared in across each show in the 90 Day universe.
The platform also offers 90 Day Diaries which takes audiences to the intimate lives of 90 Day Fiancé couples. Here they will see the stars go on with their respective heir day-to-day activities without producers in hindsight.
2. Say Yes to the Dress: In Sickness and In Health
During the COVID-19 pandemic, brides have had their wedding dreams crushed, but Randy Fenoli and Hayley Paige will stop at nothing to help these women still have their special day.
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3. Sing Again
Fans of Korean pop music will also enjoy their Discovery Plus subscriptions. The platform will stream the hit show Sing Again where former K-pop singers take the stage for another chance to show their talent.
4. Ghost Adventures: Cecil Hotel
The Internet has been bombarded by the mysteries that surround the infamous Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles. The tragic events that happened in this place were so bizarre that there's already a list of them online. One of the most recent and violent tragedies would have to be the death of Elisa Lam.
In 2013, the naked body of the Canadian student was found inside one of the hotel's water supply tanks. She had gone missing almost three weeks prior; her decomposing corpse was discovered by a maintenance worker after several guests complained about the "funny-tasting" water. Video surveillance footage taken from inside an elevator shortly before her disappearance showed her acting strangely, pressing multiple elevator buttons, hiding in the corner of the elevator, and waving her arms in different directions. This video caused widespread speculations about her case.
In this episode of Ghost Adventures, audiences will witness the team's investigation of the "dark forces" that have been looming the area for over a century.
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5. The Haunted Museum
The creepy collection of haunted artefacts housed inside Zak Bagans’ haunted museum takes the spotlight in this new horror anthology series produced in collaboration with filmmaker Eli Roth. Bagans, a devoted collector of the macabre, is opening his museum vaults and sharing the secrets and stories behind his most prized haunted items—by way of scripted shorts produced by Roth and his accredited team, and with featured commentary from Bagans himself.
6. Drag Race Philippines
Discovery Plus will also feature the hit series Drag Race, featuring international adaptations, as well as the highly anticipated Drag Race Philippines in 2022. It can be recalled that the show was officially confirmed by World of Wonder through its official Instagram accounts.
Tatler insider tip: Fans of Drag Race can expect the phenomenal drag queen Manila Luzon. In a tweet, Manila announced that she will be hosting the Philippines' version of the show. "It's time to lace up, Pilipinas! You wanted a drag cartel? We heard you, and we're making it MAJOR!" the two-time RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars competitor tweeted. "The first-ever drag reality show in the Philippines is finally here, and I'm running the show!"
7. Mary McCartney Serves it Up
Now here's a little something for Filipino foodies out there! home cook Mary McCartney invites us into her London kitchen to serve up family favourites and fabulous vegetarian food her friends adore. In each episode, she’ll be joined by a famous friend, including Cameron Diaz and Nicole Richie, Dave Grohl, Kate Hudson, Gayle King, Mark Ronson and Liv Tyler.
8. Cakealikes
This comedic, ultimate cake off competition challenges experts to create life-size cakes that are the spitting image of famed celebrities. Hosted by Tregaye Fraser and judged by hyper-realistic cake artist Natalie Sideserf, hilarious food commentator Kalen Allen, and a rotating guest judge, this panel will keep you laughing through every red carpet cake-win and cake fail!
9. One Week to Sell
Interior designer and home stager Taylor Spellman transforms unsold homes into red hot properties. Aided by Kate Dickens, her right-hand woman and friend of more than thirty years, Taylor creates personalised design plans for lagging listings, making them market-ready with high-end style on a small budget.
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10. Expedition Deep Ocean
Multibillionaire and adventurer Victor Vescuvo has set a new challenge for himself—to build and navigate a vessel that can safely take him to never explored ocean floors around the world. His goal is to be the first one in history to fully map the seafloor, while discovering new species, hunting for rare metals in underwater volcanoes, and adding to the foundation of understanding of the oceans in a way that could change the way we see the world.
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11. Valley of The Kings: The Lost Tomb
The Valley of the Kings is the most famous burial ground on earth. The Eastern Valley has more than sixty tombs but just over a ridge is the unexplored Western Valley. In the biggest Egyptian excavation ever, a team of archaeologists led by Zahi Hawass is going into the Western Valley of the Kings to hunt for evidence of a new tomb.
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Jove holds a degree in Journalism and is currently pursuing graduate studies in Philosophy at the University of the Philippines–Diliman. She has flair for in-depth, interview-driven stories that explore politics and culture, shaped by her background in national broadsheets.
When she’s not on assignment, Jove spends her days painting, sipping lemonade, and walking her dog, Jupiter. She can often be seen in Escolta with a film camera in hand, browsing novelty shops in search of rare memorabilia. For leads, reach her at Jove@tatlerphilippines.com.
