DIVA Universal Asia Unveils New Original

SINGAPORE: Universal Networks International’s female-skewing channel DIVA Universal in Asia has signed up for its own version of the Hot Guys Who Cook format, ordering six half-hour episodes for a June 2012 premiere.

The show, co-produced with NBCUniversal International Television Production, will air on DIVA Universal across 20 countries in Asia. The format originated on Style in the U.S., with each episode featuring three attractive men showing off their cooking skills. The pan-Asian version will be produced by Beach House Productions.

“DIVA Universal viewers can’t get enough of the original, high-quality programming that we are investing in for the channel and we can’t wait to introduce our audience to Hot Guys Who Cook—our newest series that is, quite literally, hot," said David Gunson, VP of channels for Southeast Asia at Universal Networks International. "We are certain it will resonate with our female viewers."