The 29th installment of Singapore's award ceremony Star Awards (Chinese: 红星大奖2024)," honored the best in Singaporean prime time television programming in 2023, as chosen by the both the television and radio industry of Singapore. The nominations were announced on 22 February 2024,[1] and was presented on 21 April 2024 through multiple channels including streaming websites mewatch and YouTube, which also provided exclusive backstage commentary 3:30 PM to 10:30 PM.[1]
| Star Awards 2024 红星大奖 2024 | |
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| Date | 15 April 2024 (Show One) 21 April 2024 (Main Ceremony) |
| Location | MES Theatre @ Mediacorp |
| Country | Singapore |
| Hosted by | Show One: Zhu Ze Liang Xixi Lim Backstage: Xixi Lim Yan Wei Xiao Er Rao Zi Jie Shawn Thia Isabelle Quek Queenie Lim Walk of Fame: Herman Keh Hazelle Teo Jeff Goh Main show: Dennis Chew Guo Liang |
| Highlights | |
| Most awards | All That Glitters (5) |
| Most nominations | All That Glitters (11) |
| Best Drama Serial | All That Glitters |
| Best Variety Show | Foodie Trio |
| Formal Awards | All-time Favourite Artiste: Ann Kok Jesseca Liu |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | Mediacorp Channel 8 Mediacorp Channel U mewatch YouTube |
| Runtime | 143 mins (Awards Ceremony) 67 mins (Walk-of-fame) |
The ceremony, announced on February 22, unveils its slogan "A Vision Transformed, Shining in All Directions," promising meticulously designed stages and captivating visual effects. With a focus on the evolution of film and television, the concept of multi-directional screens will be showcased. "All That Glitters" emerges as the most nominated series with 11 nods across seven major categories. The event follows four chapters symbolizing stages in performers' careers and incorporates the theme of "quadrants" for an immersive experience. Alongside professional and popularity awards, the ceremony will feature stars from home and abroad. "All-time Favorite Artistes" recipients Ann Kok and Jesseca Liu, having won their tenth Top 10 Favorite Female Artiste last year, are celebrated, while artists such as Pornsak and Yvonne Lim, with nine awards each, were not nominated for the Top 10 Favorite Artiste last year.
Background edit
For the 2024 awards, there were three major category changes:[2]
- The Best Evergreen Artiste category will be retired, as Mediacorp believes that artistic excellence surpasses age.
- Star Awards debuts the Best Audio Personality accolade, acknowledging the impactful voices that have become an integral part of daily Singaporean life.
- Merging the Best Entertainment Special Programme and Best Entertainment Programme awards signifies a notable change in honoring the wide array of talents enriching local entertainment.[2]
Creative Achievement Awards edit
The Star Awards Creative Achievement Awards is poised to hand out awards for program and creative achievements, laying the groundwork for a tribute to the behind-the-scenes work that breathes life into stories. Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Producer (Entertainment), and Best Research Writer (Entertainment) will be announced during the gala programme together with all the programme and series awards which is held at Zouk Singapore on 15 April. [2] [3]
Presenters & Performers edit
On April 5, 2024, an official announcement was made revealing that Mediacorp Artiste and actor Dennis Chew, known for his versatile performances, will co-host the ceremony. Alongside him, veteran hosts Guo Liang, are set to grace the stage at the prestigious Mediacorp Theatre for the event. The exciting lineup of hosts for the Star Awards 2024's Walk Of Fame segment, set to be helmed by the dynamic trio of presenters: Hazelle Teo, Herman Keh, and Jeff Goh. Furthermore, the Backstage LIVE program has undergone a transformation, now presenting a competitive face-off between Team Outcasts, consisting of Xixi Lim, Yan Wei Xiao Er, and Rao Zi Jie, and Team SGAG, which includes Shawn Thia, Isabelle Quek, and Queenie Lim.[4]
Mediacorp's event will showcase appearances and performances by renowned regional luminaries including Charmaine Sheh, K-pop sensation SHINee member Onew, Taiwanese songbird Chao Chuan, and Taiwanese actor Chen Bolin. Additionally, fans can indulge in live performances by local talents such as Sing! China first-runner up Nathan Hartono, EDM singer-producer Jasmine Sokko, as well as Mediacorp actors Desmond Ng and Ah Boy Tosh Zhang during the Walk Of Fame segment.[5]
Walk of Fame edit
| Artist(s) | Song(s) |
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| Desmond Ng & Tosh Zhang Opening Performance |
奔 (Running) Star Awards 2024 Theme Song |
| Jasmine Sokko | T&C |
| Desmond Ng & Tosh Zhang | "断舍离" / 整你的人生 Fix My Life by The Freshman 插班生 "来自星际的风" / 欧巴，我爱你! Oppa Saranghae! by Kim Jae Hoon 金在勋 |
| Nathan Hartono | In The Clouds + 爱超给电 |
Main Ceremony edit
| Artist(s) | Song(s) |
|---|---|
| Chao Chuan | 我是一只小小鸟 爱要怎么说出口 我很丑可是我很温柔 |
| Onew | You Are My Everything Your Scent |
Special Awards edit
| Special Achievement Award 特别成就奖 | ||||
| Awards Presented By: Tan Kiat How Senior Minister of State for Communications and Information for Singapore | ||||
| Mark Lee 李国煌 | ||||
The Special Achievement Award is an award presented annually at the Star Awards, a ceremony that was established since 1994. The Special Achievement Award returned after a 18 years hiatus, with the last award being 2019 where it was temporarily discontinued between 2019 - 2023 in place of the All-Time Favourite Artiste award. The last time the award presented since 2019 ceremony.
Winners and nominees edit
Awards edit
Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.
| Star Awards 2024 - Creative Achievement Awards (Show One) (15 April 2024) [6] | |
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| Best Director | Best Screenplay |
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Wong Foong Hwee 黄芬菲 / All That Glitters 金色大道
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Ang Eng Tee 洪荣狄 / All That Glitters 金色大道
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| Best Producer (Entertainment) | Best Research Writer (Entertainment) |
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Goh Si Jiau 吴仕佼 / Star Awards 2023 Awards Ceremony 红星大奖 2023 - 颁奖典礼
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Chua Ing Tze 蔡蕴芝 / Curious City S2 小岛国大发现 2
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| Best Drama Serial | Best Theme Song |
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All That Glitters 金色大道
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"来自星际的风" / 欧巴，我爱你! Oppa Saranghae! by Kim Jae Hoon 金在勋
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| Best Entertainment Programme | Best Infotainment Programme |
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Foodie Trio 三吃客
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Inside Crime Scene S2 狮城奇案之罪案现场
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| Best Radio Programme | Best Short-Form Entertainment Programme |
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The Breakfast Quintet 早安! 玉建蔡煌崇 / LOVE 972
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#JustSwipeLah 刷一刷
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| Star Awards 2024 - Main Ceremony (21 April 2024) | |
| Best Actor (presented by Charmaine Sheh) |
Best Actress (presented by Charmaine Sheh) |
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Jeremy Chan 田铭耀 / 金色大道 All That Glitters as Huang Jin Tiao 黄金条
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Kym Ng 鐘琴 / 陪你到最后 Till The End as Yang Kehua 杨可华
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| Best Supporting Actor (presented by Xiang Yun & Jeanette Aw) |
Best Supporting Actress (presented by Xiang Yun & Jeanette Aw) |
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Zhang Zetong 张哲通 / 金色大道 All That Glitters as Richard Mo
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Aileen Tan 陈丽贞 / SHERO as Chen Meihua 陈梅华
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| Young Talent Award (presented by Xu Bin & Boon Hui Lu) | |
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Ang Yu Heng Tesla 洪宇恒 / 送餐英雄 Cash on Delivery as Wu Jia Liang 吴嘉亮
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| Best Rising Star (presented by Jasmine Sokko & Nathan Hartono) | |
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Yunis To 卓芳娴 / Stranger in the Dark 熟悉的陌生人 as Cheryl Sun 孙雨泽
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| Best Audio Personality (presented by Chao Chuan) |
Best Programme Host (presented by Chao Chuan) |
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Dennis Chew 周崇庆 / 早安! 玉建蔡煌崇 The Breakfast Quintet
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Quan Yi Fong 权怡凤 / 权听你说 4 Hear U Out S4
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Popularity Awards edit
All Time Favorite Artiste edit
| Award Winner | "Top 10 Most Popular Artists" Award Winning Years | Award Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Kok 郭舒贤 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2021 | 2023 | Felicia Chin Rebecca Lim |
| Jesseca Liu 刘子绚 | 2006 | 2007 | 2009 | 2010 | 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Note: This honor is awarded to an artist who has amassed a total of ten "Top 10 Most Popular Male / Female Artiste Awards," regardless of whether these awards were won in consecutive years, will be honored with the All-Time Favourite Artiste Award upon securing their tenth popularity award. The same winning years are displayed in bold. | ||
Top 10 Most Popular Male/Female Artistes edit
To be eligible under the Top 10 awards, an individual must either have a lead role or be the main host in at least one eligible program, or play a supporting role, episodic host (for video), or co-host (for audio) in a minimum of three eligible programs or in at least 30 episodes across all eligible programs. Additionally, eligible personalities must possess over five years of professional experience in screen acting or screen/audio hosting as of 1 January 2023. This experience must not include cameo appearances or any work done before the age of 18.
The final determination of the Top 10 Most Popular Male & Female Artistes will be based on a combination of the outcomes from a popularity survey which will be in a nationwide poll of 1,000 people from Singapore's population, with an equitable breakdown across various age groups, accounting for 20% of the results, and public voting, which will significantly influence the standings with an 80% contribution. The voting period is set to commence on 18 March 2024, at precisely 12:00. The unlimited voting has started 21 April 2024, 12am and will draw to a close on 21 April 2024, at 7.30pm, offering participants ample time to cast their votes and have a say in the rankings.
| 10 | Winner of 10th award to be named All-Time Favorite Artiste at next ceremony |
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| 十大最受欢迎男艺人 Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | ||||
| Award Presenter: Chen Bolin 陈柏霖 & Zoe Tay 郑惠玉 | ||||
| Top 10 Winners | No. of Awards | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romeo Tan 陈罗密欧 | 9 | |||
| Marcus Chin 陈建彬 | 4 | |||
| Jeff Goh | 2 | |||
| Zhang Yaodong 张耀栋 | 6 | |||
| Pornsak | 10 | |||
| Desmond Tan 陈泂江 | 8 | |||
| Benjamin Tan 陈丰谚 | 1 | |||
| Shaun Chen 陈泓宇 | 7 | |||
| James Seah 谢俊峰 | 1 | |||
| Jeremy Chan 田铭耀 | 2 | |||
| 十大最受欢迎女艺人 Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes | ||||
| Award Presenter: Chen Bolin 陈柏霖 | ||||
| Top 10 Winners | No. of Awards | |||
| Chantalle Ng 黄暄婷 | 3 | |||
| Ya Hui 雅慧 | 8 | |||
| Carrie Wong 黄思恬 | 9 | |||
| He Ying Ying 何盈莹 | 1 | |||
| Chen Biyu 陈碧玉 | 2 | |||
| Tasha Low 刘怡伶 | 2 | |||
| Chen Ning 陈宁 | 2 | |||
| Yvonne Lim 林湘萍 | 10 | |||
| Xixi Lim 林茜茜 | 1 | |||
| Hong Ling 洪凌 | 3 | |||
Most Popular Rising Star 最受欢迎潜力星 edit
This award, introduced alongside the traditional Top 10, targets junior artists with no more than five years of acting experience. It differs from the Top 10 as it is not specific to any gender, and only the three artistes receiving the highest number of votes will be declared winners. Additionally, victories in this category will contribute to an artist's overall tally for becoming an "All-Time Favorite Artiste." The unlimited voting has started 21 April 2024, 12am and has ended on 21 April 2024, at 5pm.
| 最受欢迎潜力星 Most Popular Rising Star Award | ||||
| Award Presenter: SHINee member Onew Award winner audited by PwC Singapore | ||||
| Top 3 Winners | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayden Sng 孙政 | ||||
| Zhang Zetong 张哲通 | ||||
| Jernelle Oh 胡煜诗 | ||||
My Pick Categories edit
The MYPICK! awards stand as a unique opportunity for the public to have their say, with the winners being decided entirely through public voting, contributing 100% to the final results. This voting process is scheduled to start on 18 March 2024, at 12 pm, and has already closed on 14 April 2024, at 11:59 pm. Participation is open to anyone possessing a valid meconnect account, allowing for a broad range of voters to have their voices heard. Importantly, the online voting process has been made free-of-charge, ensuring accessibility for all interested parties. To maintain fairness, each account is limited to one vote per day in each award category, encouraging participants to engage regularly throughout the voting period. The anticipation will culminate at the Star Awards 2024 – Backstage Live on 21 April 2024, where the results of the MYPICK! awards will be eagerly announced, celebrating the voices and choices of the public in a grand revelation.
| 最吸晴角色 The Show Stealer | 最讨人厌大反派 Most Hated Villain |
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Ayden Sng 孙政 / All That Glitters 金色大道 as He Jian Zhi 何建志
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Zhang Ze Tong 张哲通 / All That Glitters 金色大道 as Richard Mo
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| 最强CP Favourite CP | |
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Desmond Tan 陈泂江 & Chantalle Ng 黄暄婷 / All That Glitters 金色大道 as Lin Mu Sen 林木森 & Li Zhen Yu 李珍玉
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| Nominations | Series |
|---|---|
| 6 | All That Glitters |
| 3 | Cash On Delivery |
| 2 | My One and Only |
Sponsorship Categories edit
The Bioskin Most Charismatic Award's winners will be equally decided by professional judging and public voting, each contributing 50%. Voting started on March 25, 2024, at 12 pm and concluded on April 14, 2024, at 11:59 pm. Participation is open to anyone with a valid meconnect account, and casting votes online is completely free. The winner was revealed during the Star Awards 2024 – Walk Of Fame on April 21, 2024.
However, The Chan Brothers My Star Guide Award's final result will be exclusively based on public voting, which accounts for 100% of the decision. The voting period started on March 25, 2024, at 12 pm and concluded on April 14, 2024, at 11:59 pm. The voting process is open to anyone holding a valid meconnect account, and participating in the voting online is entirely free of charge. The winner was revealed during the Star Awards 2024 – Backstage Live on April 21, 2024.
| Bioskin Most Charismatic Artiste Award Bioskin 魅力四射奖 |
Chan Brothers My Star Guide Award 曾兄弟我的导游是红星奖 |
|---|---|
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Richie Koh 许瑞奇
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Wallace Ang 洪圣安 - Japan
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Most Nominated Drama Series / Programme edit
Winning category obtained are marked with bold.
| Nomination | Series / Programme | Categories |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | All That Glitters | Best Drama Serial / Best Director (2) / Best Actor (2) / Best Actress / Best Supporting Actor / Best Screenplay / Young Talent Award (3) |
| 7 | Cash On Delivery | Best Drama Serial / Best Actor / Best Actress / Best Supporting Actor / Best Supporting Actress / Best Screenplay / Young Talent Award |
| 6 | ||
| SHERO | Best Drama Serial / Best Director / Best Actress / Best Supporting Actor / Best Supporting Actress / Best Theme Song | |
| Till the End | Best Drama Serial / Best Director / Best Actress / Best Supporting Actor / Best Screenplay / Best Theme Song | |
| 4 | Oppa Saranghae! | Best Drama Serial / Best Actress / Best Theme Song / Best Screenplay |
| 3 | Silent Walls | Best Director / Best Actor / Best Screenplay |
| Stranger in the Dark | Best Rising Star (3) | |
| 2 | Whatever Will Be, Will Be | Best Actor / Best Supporting Actor |
| Nomination | Series / Programme | Categories |
| 5 | ||
| Foodie Trio | Best Entertainment Programme / Best Programme Host / Young Talent Award / Best Producer (Entertainment) / Best Research Writer (Entertainment) | |
| 3 | Hear U Out S4 | Best Entertainment Programme / Best Programme Host / Best Producer (Entertainment) |
| Curious City S2 | Best Research Writer (Entertainment) / Best Producer (Entertainment) / Best Rising Star | |
| The Star Athele | Best Entertainment Programme / Best Producer (Enteterianment) / Best Research Writer (Entertainment) | |
| The DAKA Show | Best Short-form Programme / Best Radio Programme / Best Audio Personality | |
| 2 | Battle of Buskers | Best Entertainment Programme / Best Rising Star |
| Old Taste Detective S4 | Best Infotainment Programme / Best Programme Host | |
| Star Awards 2023 | Best Producer (Entertainment) / Best Research Writer (Entertainment) | |
| The Breakfast Quintet | Best Radio Programme / Best Audio Personality | |
| The Shuang and Kunz Show | Best Radio Programme / Best Audio Personality | |
| KUNZversations | Best Short-form Programme / Best Audio Personality |
| Nominations | Artist |
|---|---|
| 6 | Richie Koh |
| 4 | Jeremy Chan |
| Desmond Tan | |
| 3 | Andie Chen |
| He Ying Ying | |
| Boon Hui Lu | |
| Kim Jae Hoon | |
| Chantelle Ng | |
| Jernelle Oh | |
| Darren Lim | |
| Zhang Zetong | |
| Lim Leng Kee |
Judging Panels 评审团 edit
The distinguished winners are chosen through a thorough evaluation by a panel of esteemed judges during the final selection phase, ensuring recipients truly represent excellence in categories like Drama, Entertainment, Infotainment, performance, and creativity, plus popularity based on artist recognition. This rigorous process takes place within the eligibility period from 1 January 2023, to 31 December 2023.[7]
| Members | Position |
|---|---|
| Alice Kwan 管雪梅 | Veteran Media Professional |
| Amy Wong 王心慰 | Executive Producer |
| Angeline Poh | Mediacorp’s Chief of Customer & Corporate Development |
| Chang Long Jong | CEO of mm2Asia |
| Chang Ting Fei 张庭翡 | Producer, Adjunct Professor, Drama |
| Chua Chim Kang | Head & Chief Editor, Mediacorp |
| Dasmond Koh 许振荣 | DJ, Events, Artistes, Academy Subsidiaries |
| Dennis Yang | Founder of Studio 76 (Taiwan) |
| Derek Wong | Head of VIU Originals (Hong Kong) |
| Chan To-On Jacky 陈图安 | Veteran Media Professional |
| Janine Stein | ContentAsia Editorial Director |
| Ken Wu | DJ, Radio Presenter, Taiwan |
| Lawrence Cheng 郑丹瑞 | Actor, Director, Screenwriter, Host |
| Lee Ee Wurn | Programmes Director |
| Lee Hung Sheng | Audience Strategy Planner |
| Man Shu Sum 文树森 | Veteran Media Professional |
| Mannson Yong | Broadcasters |
| Mark Huang | Senior Producer, Discovery APAC |
| May-Yi Lee | Factual & Animation Lead, WBD |
| Roland Lee | Radio, Producer, Writer (Astro) |
| Sabanitha Shanmugasundram | Content, Engagement Lead, Mediacorp |
| Simone Lum | Growth, Audio Lead, Mediacorp |
| Tang Chien Chiang | Veteran Media Producer, Taiwan |
| Teo Eng Tiong | Course Chair, Media |
| Virginia Lim | Chief Content Officer of VIU Asia |
Eligibility and Judging Criteria edit
Star Awards 2024 introduces a comprehensive framework encompassing Performance, Programme, and Creative Award Categories, each with specific eligibility criteria and nomination processes tailored to recognize excellence within Mediacorp's diverse portfolio of Chinese-language content. Eligibility for Programme Award Categories is extended to all Mediacorp-commissioned or produced programs aired on its platforms or Mediacorp-operated third-party platforms, covering a wide range of genres from dramas and entertainment to infotainment, news, and current affairs, provided they were released during the specified qualifying period. Additionally, criteria for serialized, long-running, and short-form programs are detailed, alongside stipulations for co-productions, ensuring a wide representation of content.
Performance Award Categories set forth qualifications for artistes based on their roles within eligible programs, with specific considerations for leading and supporting roles, episodic hosts, and guest performances. Special attention is given to emerging talents through the Best Rising Star and Young Talent Award, with criteria emphasizing professional experience and participation in eligible programs. Creative Award Categories focus on the individuals behind the scenes, acknowledging the contributions of directors, screenwriters, producers, and research writers to the quality and impact of eligible programs. Nominees must have been significantly involved in the eligible programs and credited appropriately to qualify.
The nomination and judging process is meticulously designed to ensure fairness and thoroughness. Initial nominations are determined by an industry-veteran panel based on qualified entries, followed by a professional judging phase that evaluates nominees across various criteria, including storytelling, content quality, and technical execution. Public voting is incorporated for selected categories, blending professional assessments with audience preferences to determine the final awardees. This structured approach underscores the Star Awards' commitment to celebrating and promoting excellence in local Chinese-language media production, performance, and creativity.[8]
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