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Broadcast Pro
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
Turkish series ‘Farah' goes global with sales in 84 countries
Based on the Argentine series 'La Chica que Limpia' (The Cleaning Lady), this Turkish adaptation brings a cultural perspective and deep emotional resonance to the story. Calinos Entertainment has announced that its hit drama series Farah will soon debut in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Portugal, further expanding the show's international footprint. Originally produced by O3 Medya and broadcast on Turkey's NOW, Farah has already been licensed in 84 countries, with notable sales in Spain, Italy, Brazil, and across regions including MENA, Africa and the Balkans. Aslı Serim, Head of Sales at Istanbul-based Calinos Entertainment, said: 'We are beyond excited to introduce 'Farah' to Bosnia and Herzegovina & Portugal, adding to its remarkable reach of 84 countries. This series embodies the magic of Turkish dramas—its gripping story and relatable characters resonate with viewers everywhere. These latest deals highlight the growing demand for high-quality Turkish content and our commitment to sharing these incredible stories with the world.' Starring Demet Ozdemir, Engin Akyurek, Firat Tanis, Senan Kara, Lale Basar, Oktay Cubuk, Mustafa Avkiran and Ali Surmeli, Farah tells the story of an Iranian woman who flees her homeland and navigates life in Istanbul. Working as a cleaning lady to support her son's medical treatment, she becomes entangled with the mafia as the plot progresses. Farah was one of the brightest students at one of Iran's leading medical schools, until months before she had to flee. But she and her entire family ruthlessly pay the price for a man's failure to reciprocate her love, and Farah flees to Turkey, unaware that she is pregnant with a boy. Seven years later, this bright future woman is forced to work as a cleaning lady in order to provide for herself and her son. The series, written by Deniz Dargi, M. Cem Gorgec and S. Cenk Bogatur, is a Turkish adaptation of the original Argentinian drama.
Broadcast Pro
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
Calinos Entertainment sells ‘Alert Squad' to Japan
The series, now in its fifth season, follows a Missing Persons Unit as they race against time to recover the missing, alive. Calinos Entertainment has announced the sale of Alert Squad, a police drama produced by Canada's Pixcom, to Japan, marking a new milestone in the series' growing international presence. The series, now reaching Japanese audiences through Calinos' extensive licensing network, centres on a dedicated Missing Persons Unit racing against time to find the missing alive. Blending intense investigations with powerful emotional narratives, Alert Squad has earned widespread acclaim, including the 'Best Annual Series' award at the 38th Prix Gémeaux Awards from the Academy of Canadian Cinema and TV. This latest deal highlights Calinos Entertainment's ongoing mission to bring high-quality, emotionally resonant programming to audiences around the world. With over 130,000 hours of content sold across more than 120 countries, Calinos continues to expand its global footprint, adding Alert Squad's success in Japan to its growing legacy.
