The Duke (TV talk show)
The Duke is TV magazine talk show cum lifestyle magazine for men, produced by AXN Asia.
It is hosted by Marc Nelson and Rovilson Fernandez, the alpha males last seen on the 2nd season of The Amazing Race Asia, and Eunice Olsen, Miss Singapore-Universe 2000 and a nominated member of parliament.
Its première season was launched on February 9, 2009 with 13 episodes. Each week centers on a topic of discussion with invited guests and an interview with a Duke-of-the-week, intersperse with lifestyle & travel features.
Episode | Topic | Duke Interview |
1 | Women, can we live without them? | Allan Zeman founder of Hong Kong's party district Lan Kwai Fong |
2 | Metrosexuality | Dingdong Dantes, Philippines actor-model |
3 | Secret Fantasies | Dennis Foo CEO of St. James Power House |
4 | The Age of Women in Power | Simon Ma Hong Kong designer, artist, musician based in Shanghai |
5 | 30 is the new 20 | Cyril Takayama Japanese internationally renowned illusionist |
6 | Can Money Buy Love? | Alistair Patton Australian founder of shareholders & members' M1NT clubs |
7 | Boys Will Be Boys | Khoo Swee Chiow Singaporean adventurer, author and motivational speaker |
8 | Married But Available | Dylan Wilk British entrepreneur-philanthropist living in the Philippines |
9 | Staying Bad or Being Dad | Russell Wong Singapore's far-famed celebrity photographer |
10 | Can Men and Women Be Friends? | Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor Malaysia's first astronaut |
11 | Is it Hip to be Square? | Dr Ly Qui Trung, founder of Vietnam's Pho24 restaurants |
12 | 31 Flavors of Men | Daniel Henney, actor-model |
13 | What makes a Real Man? |