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CNA
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNA
Star Awards 2025: Biggest winner Christopher Lee says son Zed was happy he was thanked twice on stage
Christopher Lee got the best early birthday present when he took home three trophies at the Star Awards on Sunday night (Jul 6). The Malaysia-born actor, who turns 54 on Jul 23, was the night's biggest winner, clinching Best Actor for mystery drama Kill Sera Sera, Best Programme Host for variety show Dishing With Chris Lee 2, and the Special Achievement Award. The first two, he shared, were completely unexpected. In fact, he was so surprised that he hesitated before going on stage when pal Mark Lee announced his name for Best Programme Host. Backstage, still clutching his trophies in disbelief, Lee beamed: 'I'm really surprised and happy. I was very contented to just receive the Special Achievement Award. I didn't expect to get Best Host and Best Actor too.' Lee, who snagged Best Host for the same show in 2023, previously took home Best Actor in 1997 for The Price Of Peace and in 2013 for Show Hand. He also has four Golden Bell Awards under his belt. 'Like my wife said, 'What award can I win next year?'' he chuckled, referring to Fann Wong's infamous quip at the 1995 Star Awards. 'It really feels that way.' For those too young to remember, a then-newbie Wong caused a stir when she blurted those words after sweeping three awards: Best Actress for Chronicle Of Life, Best Newcomer and Top 5 Most Popular Artiste. While it's debatable if Wong appreciated him bringing up her controversial one-liner, one person who would be most pleased with Lees' antics is their 11-year-old son Zed. 'That's because I mentioned his name twice on stage,' said Lee. If you too were wondering who the 'buddy Li Xi Quan' Lee thanked in his acceptance speech was – it's Zed. Now that Lee is a two-time Best Host winner, does he think Zed – who impressed with his Mandarin skills at a Mother Tongue Symposium – would be inspired to follow in dad's footsteps to be a host? 'His Chinese is good?' Lee laughed. 'I'll let him make his own choices. Perhaps he might in the future. I will let him decide for himself.' He added: 'Our generation and his are very different, and so is their way of thinking. If he wants to be a host, I'd support him. If not, I'd encourage him to do something else. What's most important is that he does something he enjoys.' As for celebrating his wins, that will have to wait. Lee had to catch a flight back to Taiwan for work right after the awards. 'Perhaps a couple of days before or after my birthday, I'll come back and have a good celebration with my family,' he said. Catch Lee's winning moment at the Star Awards in the video below:
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Star Awards glory for Christopher Lee with four gongs; MPs should not ask questions to ‘clock numbers' says Seah Kian Peng: Singapore live news
Christopher Lee won four awards at the grand 30th anniversary of the Star Awards on Sunday (6 July). The Malaysian-born local star picked up Best Actor for 'Kill Sera Sera' while the second season of his variety cooking show ('Dishing with Chris Lee') earned him wins for Best Programme Host and Best Entertainment Programme. Lee was also presented a Special Achievement Award during Singapore's biggest night in local Mandarin entertainment. Speaker of Parliament Seah Kian Peng wants MPs to focus on improving the lives of Singaporeans as it would be make for a more productive Parliament than MPs simply asking questions for the sake of it. The previous Parliamentary term set new records on the number of sittings, ministerial statements delivered and other kinds of speeches. Read more in our live blog below, including the latest local and international news and updates. Christopher Lee's star shone the brightest on a night of glitz and glamour at the 30th anniversary of the Star Awards (6 July). Lee was named Best Actor at Singapore's biggest award show for local Mandarin entertainment, in recognition for his stellar work in 'Kill Sera Sera'. Additionally, the second season of Lee's variety cooking show 'Dishing with Chris Lee' earned the actor awards for Best Programme Host and Best Entertainment Programme. Lee, who is married to actress Fann Wong, was also honoured with a Special Achievement Award. "You received this award a long time ago. You are my inspiration and motivation," Lee said in tribute to Fann during his acceptance speech. And he reserved special mention for their 10-year-old son, Zed: "I want to raise you to be a good person. Thank you for being my son." Other major winners on the night included Jessica Hsuan, who won Best Actress for her work alongside Lee in 'Kill Sera Sera', while Chen Hanwei picked up the Best Supporting Actor ('Unforgivable') and Cynthia Koh was Best Supporting Actress ('Hope Afloat'). You can see the full list of winners for the Star Awards 2025, here. Speaker of Parliament Seah Kian Peng has advised MPs to focus on asking questions that improve the lives of Singaporeans – and not to get caught up in a numbers game. Seah, in an interview with the Straits Times, had noted the trend of more parliamentary questions being filed in the previous term which set new records on the number of sittings, ministerial statements delivered and other kinds of speeches. "I hope we don't get to a point where MPs are filing questions for the sake of clocking numbers – I think that is not necessary and not very productive," Seah was quoted as saying. "Each hour spent in Parliament, if everyone turns up, is 100 man-hours... which is why we do want to make sure time is spent productively for everyone," he added. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong intends to propose Seah's election as Speaker when Parliament reopens on 5 September. Christopher Lee's star shone the brightest on a night of glitz and glamour at the 30th anniversary of the Star Awards (6 July). Lee was named Best Actor at Singapore's biggest award show for local Mandarin entertainment, in recognition for his stellar work in 'Kill Sera Sera'. Additionally, the second season of Lee's variety cooking show 'Dishing with Chris Lee' earned the actor awards for Best Programme Host and Best Entertainment Programme. Lee, who is married to actress Fann Wong, was also honoured with a Special Achievement Award. "You received this award a long time ago. You are my inspiration and motivation," Lee said in tribute to Fann during his acceptance speech. And he reserved special mention for their 10-year-old son, Zed: "I want to raise you to be a good person. Thank you for being my son." Other major winners on the night included Jessica Hsuan, who won Best Actress for her work alongside Lee in 'Kill Sera Sera', while Chen Hanwei picked up the Best Supporting Actor ('Unforgivable') and Cynthia Koh was Best Supporting Actress ('Hope Afloat'). You can see the full list of winners for the Star Awards 2025, here. Speaker of Parliament Seah Kian Peng has advised MPs to focus on asking questions that improve the lives of Singaporeans – and not to get caught up in a numbers game. Seah, in an interview with the Straits Times, had noted the trend of more parliamentary questions being filed in the previous term which set new records on the number of sittings, ministerial statements delivered and other kinds of speeches. "I hope we don't get to a point where MPs are filing questions for the sake of clocking numbers – I think that is not necessary and not very productive," Seah was quoted as saying. "Each hour spent in Parliament, if everyone turns up, is 100 man-hours... which is why we do want to make sure time is spent productively for everyone," he added. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong intends to propose Seah's election as Speaker when Parliament reopens on 5 September.
