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AsiaOne
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Tears, laughter and reunions: 5 highlights from Star Awards 2025, Entertainment News
Star Awards 2025 held last night (July 6) revealed many memorable moments, including the appearance of Hong Kong superstars Chow Yun Fat and Sean Lau. From various artistes crying to a reunion of local celebs, the night was riddled with these exciting and touching highlights. Reunion of All-Time Favourite Artiste recipients Past winners of the All-Time Favourite Artiste award from 2004 to 2024 gathered together on stage to commemorate the 30th year since Star Awards began. They included beloved veterans such as Li Nanxing, Zoe Tay, Chen Liping, Xiang Yun, Dasmond Koh, Christopher Lee, Fann Wong and Tay Ping Hui. This year, actress Yvonne Lim, 48, and host Pornsak, 43, received the All-Time Favourite Artiste awards. [[nid:719894]] Tears aflow Several artistes wept tears of joy last night, including Yvonne, who walked the red carpet with her husband and two young children. During an interview with the family on the Backstage Live show, her children expressed their love for her and she quietly shedded tears. After receiving the All-Time Favourite Artiste award, Yvonne again wept while thanking her family on stage. "To receive so much support in the midst of such ordinary days, I feel truly grateful and blessed," she said. Cynthia Koh also teared up after winning Best Supporting Actress for her role in Hope Afloat, her first time winning in the category after being nominated five times prior. "I have been running for a long time and I'm exhausted," the 51-year-old said. "But I told myself I can't give up." Radio DJ Gao Meigui, one of the hosts of the Star Award's Backstage Live show, also cried after receiving the Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes award. City Beat hosts present awards The hosts of beloved 1990s variety show City Beat — Sharon Au, Bryan Wong and Kym Ng — graced the stage to present the Best Entertainment Programme Award and the Best Infotainment Programme Award to Dishing With Chris Lee S2 and Legends of Singapore Comedy respectively. "The last time we stood together on stage was around 20 years ago," Bryan, 54, recalled. Sharon, 49, joked about how she hadn't aged at all. "It's quite amazing how you can't see the passage of time on my face at all. Camera, close up please!" Kym, 58, shot back: "That's because you already looked old 20 years ago!" Sharon had shared on her Instagram that she returned to Singapore from Paris just to attend Star Awards. Star Awards 1994 reunion After being invited on stage to present the awards for the Top 10 Most Popular Male and Female Artistes, Yun Fat shared that he was very "excited" because he met a few local celebs who were present in the inaugural ceremony 30 years ago. "I didn't have the chance to take a photo with the artistes then," the 70-year-old said, which then prompted him to invite them up on stage to take a selfie. Yun Fat exclaimed: "We're still the same, we've not changed. Thirty years ago, we were like this and 30 years later, we are still the same!" Chow Yun Fat and Chen Biyu's funny moment When Yun Fat presented Love 972 radio DJ Chen Biyu with her Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste award, host Guo Liang joked that her favourite actor is Hong Kong star Andy Lau. Yun Fat dramatically and playfully rolled his eyes, turned to Biyu to grab her award back and walk away. The audience and the others on stage laughed after hearing the banter between the three. And yes, he soon returned the award to Biyu. [[nid:719799]] No part of this article can be reproduced without permission from AsiaOne.
AsiaOne
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Tears, laughter and reunions: 5 highlights from Star Awards 2025
Star Awards 2025 held last night (July 6) revealed many memorable moments, including the appearance of Hong Kong superstars Chow Yun Fat and Sean Lau. From various artistes crying to a reunion of local celebs, the night was riddled with these exciting and touching highlights. Reunion of All-Time Favourite Artiste recipients Past winners of the All-Time Favourite Artiste award from 2004 to 2024 gathered together on stage to commemorate the 30th year since Star Awards began. They included beloved veterans such as Li Nanxing, Zoe Tay, Chen Liping, Xiang Yun, Dasmond Koh, Christopher Lee, Fann Wong and Tay Ping Hui. This year, actress Yvonne Lim, 48, and host Pornsak, 43, received the All-Time Favourite Artiste awards. [[nid:719894]] Tears aflow Several artistes wept tears of joy last night, including Yvonne, who walked the red carpet with her husband and two young children. During an interview with the family on the Backstage Live show, her children expressed their love for her and she quietly shedded tears. After receiving the All-Time Favourite Artiste award, Yvonne again wept while thanking her family on stage. "To receive so much support in the midst of such ordinary days, I feel truly grateful and blessed," she said. Cynthia Koh also teared up after winning Best Supporting Actress for her role in Hope Afloat, her first time winning in the category after being nominated five times prior. "I have been running for a long time and I'm exhausted," the 51-year-old said. "But I told myself I can't give up." Radio DJ Gao Meigui, one of the hosts of the Star Award's Backstage Live show, also cried after receiving the Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes award. City Beat hosts present awards The hosts of beloved 1990s variety show City Beat — Sharon Au, Bryan Wong and Kym Ng — graced the stage to present the Best Entertainment Programme Award and the Best Infotainment Programme Award to Dishing With Chris Lee S2 and Legends of Singapore Comedy respectively. "The last time we stood together on stage was around 20 years ago," Bryan, 54, recalled. Sharon, 49, joked about how she hadn't aged at all. "It's quite amazing how you can't see the passage of time on my face at all. Camera, close up please!" Kym, 58, shot back: "That's because you already looked old 20 years ago!" Sharon had shared on her Instagram that she returned to Singapore from Paris just to attend Star Awards. Star Awards 1994 reunion After being invited on stage to present the awards for the Top 10 Most Popular Male and Female Artistes, Yun Fat shared that he was very "excited" because he met a few local celebs who were present in the inaugural ceremony 30 years ago. "I didn't have the chance to take a photo with the artistes then," the 70-year-old said, which then prompted him to invite them up on stage to take a selfie. Yun Fat exclaimed: "We're still the same, we've not changed. Thirty years ago, we were like this and 30 years later, we are still the same!" Chow Yun Fat and Chen Biyu's funny moment When Yun Fat presented Love 972 radio DJ Chen Biyu with her Top 10 Most Popular Female Artiste award, host Guo Liang joked that her favourite actor is Hong Kong star Andy Lau. Yun Fat dramatically and playfully rolled his eyes, turned to Biyu to grab her award back and walk away. The audience and the others on stage laughed after hearing the banter between the three. And yes, he soon returned the award to Biyu. [[nid:719799]] No part of this article can be reproduced without permission from AsiaOne.
AsiaOne
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Sean Lau on showbiz awards: 'Your success or failure today doesn't determine your tomorrow', Entertainment News
While veteran Hong Kong actor Sean Lau has won multiple best actor awards over his four decades in showbiz, he doesn't take these achievements for granted. The 61-year-old is set to grace Star Awards 2025 this Sunday (July 6) and spoke to AsiaOne recently ahead of the ceremony. He said: "Awards and nominations are forms of encouragement to and recognition of actors and the awards ceremony has a positive publicity effect for the entire industry, to let the audience pay more attention to the developments and trends in the industry. "Winning an award is definitely something to be happy about, but your success or failure today doesn't determine your tomorrow, so awards shouldn't be used to judge whether an actor is good or bad." Sean won three best actor awards this year for his performance in the critically acclaimed family drama film Papa (2024), where he plays a father who navigates survivor guilt and seek reconciliation with his mentally unstable son who killed the latter's mother and sister. He added to us that there are a few factors which determine a good actor. "Be respectful, strive to keep exploring and have the courage to try [different characters and acting styles]," he shared. Sean last attended Star Awards in 2000, where he presented the Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes award with his wife, former actress Amy Kwok. When asked how he felt about attending the awards after more than two decades, he told us: "Time flies, but I am glad to see that Singapore has been able to retain its local characteristics while developing rapidly in many aspects." As for one local dish he must eat every time he visits, he said: "White pepper crab, because that is Mrs Lau's favourite." On July 6, Backstage Live will be presented from 3.30pm to 10.30pm, Walk of Fame from 5pm to 6.30pm, and the awards show from 7pm to 10pm and Post-Party from 10pm to 10.30pm. The Walk of Fame and awards show will air on Channel 8, Channel U, Mewatch and the Mediacorp Entertainment YouTube channel, Post-Party will air on Channel U, Mewatch and the Mediacorp Entertainment YouTube channel, while Backstage Live will air on the latter two platforms. [[nid:719831]] No part of this article can be reproduced without permission from AsiaOne.
AsiaOne
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Star Awards 2025: Sean Lau among over 200 artistes to attend, Chantalle Ng to make hosting debut, Entertainment News
Star Awards is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year with more than 200 international and local stars gracing the stage. Mediacorp announced today (June 18) that award-winning Hong Kong actor Sean Lau, 61, will be attending the ceremony. This will be his second time at the event after more than two decades since his first in 2000, where he presented the Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes award with his wife, former actress Amy Kwok. Star Awards 2025 will be presented on July 6 at The Theatre at Mediacorp by veteran local host Guo Liang, 54, who will host the show for the 16th time. Local actress Chantalle Ng, 30, who is nominated Best Actress for her performance in Hope Afloat (2024), will also be making her hosting debut at the show. Singaporean singer Kit Chan, 52, who has three Star Awards Best Theme Songs win to her name, will also be taking the stage that evening, where she would be singing the soundtracks to memorable series over the years. The red-carpet event will be presented by local hosts Dennis Chew, Herman Keh, Hazelle Teo and Denise Camillia Tan and they will speak to artistes on their pre-show nerves and experiences. Beauty publications Icon and Nuyou's fashion editors will also be giving live commentaries on the red-carpet styles. The action continues backstage as well with a livestream show with Yes 933 The Daka Show's DJs Jeff Goh, Chen Ning and Gao Meigui, where they will give audiences access to behind-the-scenes and unscripted moments as the artistes prepare for the evening. On July 6, Backstage Live will be presented from 3.30pm to 10.30pm, Walk of Fame from 5pm to 6.30pm, and the awards show from 7pm to 10pm and Post-Party from 10pm to 10.30pm. The awards show and Walk of Fame will air on Channel 8, Channel U, Mewatch and the Mediacorp Entertainment YouTube channel, Post-Party will air on Channel U, Mewatch and the Mediacorp Entertainment YouTube channel, while Backstage Live will air on the latter two platforms. [[nid:719173]] No part of this article can be reproduced without permission from AsiaOne.
