Star Awards 2024

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 will be presented on 21 April 2023 through multiple channels including streaming websites mewatch and YouTube, who also provide exclusive backstage commentary 3:30 PM to 10:30 PM.^[1]

Background

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

The Star Awards Creative Acheivement 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 which will be held at Zouk Singapore on 15 April. ^[2]

Ceremony Information

In an announcement on 22 February, the award's slogan will be "A Vision Transformed, Shining in All Directions," through meticulously crafted stages and captivating visual effects, presenting the evolution and changes in the world of film and television, with the concept of increasingly splendid multi-directional screens. The ceremony will present 18 awards, with "All That Glitters" named the most nominated series with 11 nominations, including seven major categories ("Best Actor", "Best Actress", "Best Supporting Actor" "Best Drama" "Young Talent Award", "Best Director", and "Best Screenplay")

The ceremony follows four main chapters - Ignite, Inspire, Impact, and Influence - symbolizing the various stages "Star" has experienced in their performing career. It cleverly incorporates the element of "quadrants" throughout, leading the audience into a feast of "vision transformation" entertainment. As in the past, the ceremony will present major professional awards and popularity awards to commend media professionals who have performed outstandingly in front of and behind the scenes over the past year. In addition, stars from both home and abroad will gather to add charm and color to this annual event.

This year's recipients for the "All-time Favorite Artistes" were Ann Kok and Jesseca Liu, having by-virtue on winning their tenth Top 10 Favorite Female Artiste last year. The artists currently with nine awards at the time, Pornsak and Yvonne Lim, were neither nominated for the Top 10 Favorite Artiste last year.

Winners and nominees

Awards

Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.

Popularity Awards

All Time Favorite Artiste

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.

Top 10 Most Popular Male/Female Artistes

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, and will draw to a close on 21 April 2024, at 19:30, offering participants ample time to cast their votes and have a say in the rankings.

• Winner will be listed first and highlighted in color.

Most Popular Rising Star 最受欢迎潜力星

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."

• Winner will be listed first and highlighted in color.

My Pick Categories

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 will conclude 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.

Sponsorship Categories

The Bioskin Most Charismatic Award's winners will be equally decided by professional judging and public voting, each contributing 50%. Voting starts on March 25, 2024, at 12pm, and concludes 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 will be 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 is scheduled to start on March 25, 2024, at 12pm, and will end on April 14, 2024, at 11.59pm. The voting process is open to anyone holding a valid meconnect account, and participating in the voting online is entirely free of charge.

Most Nominated Drama Series / Programme

Winning category obtained are marked with bold.

Judging Panels 评审团

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.^[3]

Eligibility and Judging Criteria

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.^[4]

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