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Asian Academy Creative Awards: Jackie Chan, Anil Kapoor Films Shine
1 Oct
Summary
- 335 national winners across 39 categories were announced.
- Winners span 18 nations and territories, advancing to international rounds.
- Mediacorp led with 23 wins, followed by Prime Video India and Astro Malaysia.
The Asian Academy Creative Awards have revealed 335 national winners from 18 nations and territories, spanning 39 diverse categories. Films starring Jackie Chan and Anil Kapoor were among the honored titles, with "The Shadow's Edge" winning Best Feature Film for Chinese Mainland and "Subedaar" for India. These national victors now advance to the international round, with the grand winners set to be announced at a gala ceremony in Singapore.
Mediacorp emerged as a dominant force, securing 23 wins. Prime Video India and Astro Malaysia each garnered 19 awards, while CNN collected 15. The Chinese drama series "The Lead" achieved the highest number of wins for a single title, with six accolades, including Best Actress in a Leading Role for Liu Haocun. However, the Best Drama Series award went to the more substantial production, "Legend of the Magnate."
Malaysian cinema saw success with the horror feature "Malam Terlarang" (Forbidden Night) winning four categories, including Best Feature Film and Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Sofia Jane. The win for Best Direction (Feature Film) was posthumously awarded to Norhanisham bin Muhammad. Astro's "Good Boys Go to Heaven" contributed five Malaysian wins, securing both Best Actor and the drama series prize.
Other notable achievements include Japan's "Song of the Samurai" with five wins, though it lost Best Drama Series to "Alice in Borderland." China's "Swords Into Plowshares" and India's "The Family Man" Season 3 also received four wins each. Taiwan broadcaster PTS scored four wins with "Dogman," which also took Best Drama Series, alongside acting honors. GMMTV's "Enigma Black Stage" garnered four Thai wins.
In the Philippines, Vice Ganda secured Best Actor for "Call Me Mother," while Nadine Lustre received recognition for her role in Viu's "Love, Siargao." Singapore's "The Violinist" swept up Best Feature Film, Best Animation, and Best Screenplay, with Ayden Sng also winning Best Actor in a Leading Role (Singapore) for "Double Helix."
