Canberra will feature as the backdrop to a Singaporean drama series when the largest ever overseas film crew to work in the ACT begins filming here later this month.

Filming on Shero, a new 20-episode drama series by Singaporean broadcast company Mediacorp, will take place across the city from 22 February to 4 March.

The story follows a young woman, who after losing her sister, decides to join her sister’s bodyguard company to continue her legacy. In doing so, she discovers many things about her sister and a web of complications that has her running to save the company, her loved ones, and herself. 

The fast-paced, action-packed story will feature Canberra and many of its scenic locations as the backdrop for key parts of the story.

“With a production crew of 27 people travelling from Singapore to Canberra, including four Singaporean A-list actors to shoot and star in the filming, this will be the largest film crew that has ever come to Canberra from overseas,” Assistant Minister for Economic Development, Tara Cheyne said in a media statement.

“In a boost for the Canberra economy and local businesses, Mediacorp will hire local film industry specialists and contribute to our economy with 27 crew members staying, eating and working locally over the 10 days of filming.

“This project will also expose Canberra to an important international market, with Shero estimated to reach an audience of 2.5 million people in Singapore, a key international tourism market for Canberra.“

Ms Cheyne said the production will also help raise the profile of Canberra as a tourist destination in Singapore through television, print, online and social media publicity.

“With another Trade Mission to Singapore taking place this month, the ACT Government will look at opportunities to leverage screen industry and tourism connections as a result of this production.”

Over the 10 days, the crew will film at a variety of tourist and scenic locations across Canberra, including hotels, attractions, the airport, bustling cityscapes, café scenes, and picturesque outdoor vistas.

Behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with talent and additional tourism experiences in Canberra will also be captured by accompanying online short-video crew ‘JustSwipeLah’ who will deliver content to a Singapore audience.

The series is expected to air in the Singaporean market later this year.