Andie Chen urged by fellow actors not to feel discouraged after Best Actor loss
Actress Hong Huifang urged actor Andie Chen to keep persevering and not be discouraged by his loss at the Star Awards.
SINGAPORE – Local actor Andie Chen may have missed out again on the Best Actor accolade at the Star Awards on July 6, but veteran actors Hong Huifang and Chen Hanwei believe what he lacked was a bit of luck.
Andie Chen, 40, was nominated for his role as a strict father in family drama Born To Shine (2024). He lost to Christopher Lee, 53, who played a father whose daughter was killed in crime mystery drama Kill Sera Sera (2024).
The Best Actor nomination was Chen's fourth at the Star Awards. He has been nominated six times for Best Supporting Actor.
On July 12, Hong, 64, shared on social media photos of her meet-up with Chen and other artistes, such as his wife Kate Pang; Felicia Chin and her husband Jeffrey Xu; and Aileen Tan.
'You were the winner of Star Search 2007, and along the way, we have seen you working hard consistently,' Hong wrote, addressing Chen.
'Although you have missed out on the awards many times, it is not because you are not good enough, but sometimes you just lack a little bit of luck.'
Hong, who was nominated for Best Leading Actress for the film Ajoomma at Taiwan's Golden Horse Awards in 2022, urged him to keep persevering and not be discouraged.
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'I believe that one day, the applause for you and the trophy will arrive, and you will finally stand on the stage meant for you,' she wrote.
Chen Hanwei, one of the most decorated actors in Star Awards' history, shared similar sentiments on social media on July 7.
' You are good, but you just lack a little luck,' the 55-year-old wrote, sharing a photo with Andie Chen.
'Don't be discouraged, maintain your attitude and positive energy, as your attitude is your best fengshui. Keep going, believe in yourself and one day, you will find your own success.'
Andie Chen admitted in a social media post on July 7 that he felt a twinge of loss and loneliness after missing out on the award .
'But I didn't lose heart,' he wrote. 'Because over the years, I have my family, team, friends, and you who have always supported me. Every time you speak up for me, it is my motivation to keep working hard. Thank you.'
He added: 'Putting aside my own little drama, I'm actually happy for my friends when I see them winning awards. Who isn't working hard for their dreams?'
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