Asian Academy Creative Awards Names 335 National Winners
The Asian Academy Creative Awards crowned 335 national winners from 18 nations and territories across 39 categories, with grand winners to be revealed in Singapore in December.
The Asian Academy Creative Awards has named 335 national winners from 18 nations and territories across 39 categories, according to Variety. The honorees now advance to the international round, with grand winners set to be announced at a gala final at Singapore's Capitol Theatre in December.
Mediacorp led the company tally with 23 wins. Prime Video India and Astro Malaysia each collected 19 wins, while CNN took 15.
In Chinese Mainland, The Shadow's Edge won Best Feature Film, and Bai Yu was named Best Actor in a Leading Role. The Lead won six categories, including Best Actress in a Leading Role for Liu Haocun, and Legend of the Magnate won Best Drama Series.
India's Subedaar took Best Feature Film, while Season 3 of The Family Man collected four wins. In Malaysia, Malam Terlarang won four categories, including Best Feature Film and Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Sofia Jane, with Norhanisham bin Muhammad taking Best Direction (Feature Film). Good Boys Go to Heaven won five Malaysian awards, including Best Actor and the drama series prize.
Japan's Song of the Samurai won five categories, and Alice in Borderland won Best Drama Series. Non won Best Actress for Miss King. Singapore's The Violinist took Best Feature Film, Best Animation and Best Screenplay, while Ayden Sng was named Best Actor in a Leading Role for Double Helix, and Refinery Media won three categories for Man of the Hour.
Other winners included Swords Into Plowshares with four wins, Enigma Black Stage with four Thai wins, and PTS's Dogman with four, including Best Drama Series and acting honors for Chang Hsiao Chuan and Tarcy Su. Vice Ganda secured Best Actor for Call Me Mother after a tie-breaker round, and Nadine Lustre advances for headlining Love, Siargao. Kristie Lu Stout won Best Factual Presenter (Thailand) for CNN, and Wei Du was recognized for CNA's Walk the Line: ICE Nation. Awards chair Beverley McGarvey said entry numbers were level with last year's, and this year's jurors came from 38 countries.
Quick answers
How many national winners did the Asian Academy Creative Awards announce?
The awards named 335 national winners from 18 nations and territories across 39 categories.
When and where will the grand winners be announced?
Grand winners will be announced at a gala final at Singapore's Capitol Theatre in December.
Which company led the wins?
Mediacorp led the company count with 23 wins, followed by Prime Video India and Astro Malaysia with 19 each, and CNN with 15.