Go on a culinary journey with the new HBO Asia Originals series, MarkKim + Chef premiering Friday, August 18 on HBO and HBO GO, starring soon-to-be-married Thai television superstars Mark Prin Suparat and Kimberley Anne Woltemas. Follow as Mark and Kim embark on an adventure as they take on yet another commitment, learning to cook tasty meals for each other under the tutelage of some of Thailand’s top celebrity chefs. MarkKim + Chef debuts two episodes weekly, every Friday.  

This series showcases the couple’s culinary escapades over ten fun-filled episodes featuring guest appearances by their family and friends including, Margie (Rasri Balenciaga Chirathivat) and Pat (Napapa Tantrakul). Viewers get to witness the transformation of Mark and Kim’s culinary skills as they learn to prepare and cook a variety of recipes, which include Royal Thai cuisine with Chef Pom (M.L. Kwantip Devakula), fine dining with Chef Ian (Pongtawat Chalermkittichai), and sweet treats with Chef Penny (Pennee Jirayuwatana). 

Mark and Kim’s introduction to gourmet cooking will also feature other prominent chefs, including, Chef Black (Phanuphon Bulsuwan), who will guide them through Thai and German fusion cuisine, Chef Randy (Chaichat Noprapa), who will assist them in preparing a Japanese “Homakase” meal, Chef Nooror Somany Steppe, owner of the renowned restaurant Blue Elephant, Chef Tam (Chudaree Debhakam), who helps Kim with her struggle with making pasta from scratch, Chef Pam (Pichaya Soontornyanakij) who guides Mark in filleting a whole salmon, Chef Pom (Thanarak Chuto), who inspires the couple with his 40 years of experience in Chinese cuisine, and in the finale, Chef Willment, the Executive Director of the World Association of Chefs’ Societies in Asia. 

MarkKim + Chef is not just about food, it is a celebration of love, culture, and the joy of shared experiences when preparing a homecooked meal. Each episode offers a unique glimpse into the couple’s evolving relationship as they navigate the kitchen together, overcoming challenges, and creating lasting memories. 

Directed by Chawalit Apithamniti, executive produced by Dean Johnson and Joe Evans and produced by John Thanadul Lam, Ratchakit Hatanee, Nannapat Pitaktrairong and Kannika Paiboon from IFA Media. MarkKim + Chef is based on the format Selena + Chef, licensed by Warner Bros. International Television Production.

MarkKim + Chef will also be available on Max in the U.S. from Friday, August 18.

Stream or download all seasons of MarkKim + Chef from August 18 on HBO and HBO GO. Subscribe to HBO GO online at https://www.hbogoasia.ph/ or the mobile app via the App Store or Play Store for only ₱1,190 on the 12-month plan. Or access HBO GO via Cignal, Globe and Skycable. HBO GO is also available on Android TV, Apple TV, LG TV and Samsung Smart TV – and comes with AirPlay and Google Cast functionality.