Finau took to social media to celebrate the special moment on the Tavake Productions Instagram page, noting the “incredible team” behind the award-winning series.
“Stoked to take out “Best Creation” for @madamtvseries at the prestigious @festivaltvmonte_carlo ‘s Golden Nymph Awards,” he wrote.
“A great win for the incredible team behind the show. Madam premieres July 4th on @threenewzealand and coming soon internationally.
He concluded: “We can’t wait to share this show with you all!”
The series follows Griffiths as McKenzie ‘Mack’ Leigh, who opens an ethical brothel in a small Kiwi town in order to provide for her family and make ends meet.
The show is based on the not-yet-published memoir by Antonia Murphy, who founded an escort agency that emphasised the protection of women’s legal rights, mental wellbeing and financial autonomy.
In the trailer, Griffiths’ character can be seen telling her workers: “At my brothel, you control who you see, what you do and when you do it.”
Madam was produced by Tavake and XYZ Films for Warner Bros. Discovery ANZ and Fifth Season and was made in association with Te Puna Kairangi Premium Productions.
Last year, Warner Bros Discovery ANZ’s Vicki Keogh gushed about the show and its jam-packed cast.
“The teams at Tavake and XYZ are exceptional and skilled at balancing the humour and empathy needed to tell this story,” she said.
“With its uniquely New Zealand perspective, we’re confident this series will resonate with audiences both locally and overseas.”
Madam will be released in New Zealand on Three and Three Now on July 4.
