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CNA
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - Najip Ali and Infinite Studios' Mike Wiluan - Pesta Perdana 2025 winners
CNA938 Rewind Play In 'Made in SG', Melanie Oliveiro speaks with winners of awards show, Pesta Perdana 2025, which include co-host Najip Ali. Pesta Perdana is a Mediacorp awards ceremony honouring the best in the Malay media industry in Singapore. Mike Wiluan, CEO of Infinite Studios and writer/ director of Operandi Gerhana, talks more about the period crime drama series which clinched the 'Best Drama Series', 'Best Actress' and 'Best Supporting Actor' awards. Najip talks about how the Malay entertainment industry has evolved over the decades.
New Straits Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Carmen Soo wins Best Actress award in Singapore
SINGAPORE: Popular Malaysian actress Carmen Soo, 47, has brought honour to the country by winning Best Actress (Drama Series) at Singapore's Pesta Perdana 2025 television and film awards. She clinched the Best Actress award for her role in the drama series Operandi Gerhana at the annual ceremony held last Saturday. Soo, who began her acting career in 1997, described her victory as the "most beautiful moment" of her three-decade career. "I want to thank the entire production team and ensemble cast. This award means so much to me," said Soo, dedicating her win to her husband, Benson Tan, and their daughter, Bea. Operandi Gerhana is a police drama set in the 1950s, revolving around police officers dedicated to dismantling crime syndicates. Pesta Perdana, organised by Singapore's national broadcaster Mediacorp, celebrates the Malay-language television and film industry in the country.
Independent Singapore
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Independent Singapore
Pesta Perdana 2025: Honouring 25 incredible years of Suria and Malay entertainment legends
SINGAPORE: Singapore's big celebration of Malay entertainment, Pesta Perdana , just had its 18th run on May 24th at the Mediacorp Theatre! It's all about showing off the amazing creative talent in the local Malay entertainment scene. This year was extra special because Suria, Mediacorp's Malay channel, was turning 25, and they even had a theme for it: 'A Moment for a Lifetime'! Courtesy of press release Azura Goh and Fadli Kamsani of Mediacorp RIA 897, along with on-screen favourites Fikah Zainal and Zhin Sadali, hosted the red carpet prelude, Pesta Perdana Glam 2025 , which kicked off the festivities in a spectacular way. Suria's legacy and iconic content Dressed to the nines, celebrities arrived while engaging in lively conversations and reminiscing about past moments that celebrated Suria's legacy and iconic content over the past 25 years. So, the main awards show was in the hands of some well-known and loved hosts: Era Farida, Farhana M Noor, Fauzie Laily, and Najip Ali. They made the whole thing lively and fun for everyone watching as they handed out 25 awards, recognising great performances, shows, and personalities. One of the biggest winners of the evening was Operandi Gerhana , a super intense crime series set in the past, which Infinite Studios made The show Operandi Gerhana is about two police officers trying to solve the kidnapping of their boss. It's all happening back in the 1950s in Singapore, with a lot of gang violence going on, and get this – it's based on real stuff that happened! It was a huge deal for the show to win the 'Best Drama Series' award, and it has this amazing cast with actors from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and even Australia! What's interesting is that Operandi Gerhana started as an idea pitched at the first Creatives Assembly in 2021. Plus, it was a first for Infinite Studios—their very first Malay drama that Mediacorp decided to make Award winners The show also gave some of its stars their first-ever wins! It was a super special night for Carmen Soo and Jamie Aditya! Carmen won the Best Actress award in a Drama Series, and Jamie snagged Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. What made it even more awesome is that it was the very first time either of them had even been nominated and the first time they'd ever acted in a Malay-language show for Mediacorp! Norman Ishak shone that night, picking up two awards! He won Best Actor —Drama Series for Cerita Dia Macam Ni and Best Supporting Actor—Telemovie / Anthology for Bingit Season 5 . These wins show just how talented and versatile he is as an actor, and they are a great recognition of the skill and artistry involved in acting. Adding to his awesome night, Norman also won the Most Popular Male Personality award, which was all thanks to the votes from the viewers! Wahyu Rahman was named the Most Popular Female Personality on the female side. Both performers were honoured for their enduring influence on the local entertainment scene and their close bond with viewers. Artistic traditions In honour of exceptional digital storytelling that appeals to today's changing audiences, Mediacorp Eaglevision's Unboxing Seni won the Best Digital Short-Form Content award, the company's first victory in this category. The show, which Zaki Hussain hosts, highlights the depth and heritage of the Malay people by taking viewers on a trip through their artistic traditions. Regarding the music, the song Setitis Harapan from the telemovie Mencari Hajar took home the prize for Best Theme Song. It's a touching song, written by Mayuni Omar, with Hazrul Nizam singing it and lyrics by Lea Samudera. This win is Mayuni's fourth time getting this award, which just goes to show how much his music resonates with people. Meanwhile, Best Audio Programme award was received by Real Talk Bersama Nity Baizura, who created and anchored Mediacorp RIA 897, her second victory in this category. Mariam Mas'od snagged her first Best Radio DJ award for her show Espresso WARNA on Mediacorp WARNA 942. What makes it even cooler is that it was her first time being nominated. Outstanding contributions The event also celebrated Mr. Husin Saaban's Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognised his outstanding contributions to the industry. Husin, a pioneer in Malay humour who started his career in the 1960s, has significantly influenced children's entertainment, theatre, and television. See also How long can Singapore continue with present media model? With Associate Professor Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs and Acting Minister-in-Charge of Muslim Affairs, Guest-of-Honour President Tharman Shanmugaratnam presented the award in a moving moment of gratitude. In addition to showcasing talent, the awards presentation enthralled viewers with upbeat dance and musical numbers. Projek Lagu winner Yanto Sani bravely reinterpreted Malam Gemilang that evening, accompanied by well-known Anugerah, SG Mania, and Juara Mic Junior members. Before joining together for a stirring conclusion, Singapore Idol alumni Taufik Batisah, Hady Mirza, and Sezairi all gave outstanding renditions of their hallmark songs. To top off the night, they even had some amazing performances by well-known Malaysian artists, Anuar Zain and Nadeera Zaini. Their performances were touching and highlighted the close cultural ties people share in the region. Suria's 25th anniversary Angeline Poh, the Chief Customer & Corporate Development Officer at Mediacorp, gave a shout-out saying, 'Congratulations to all the winners and nominees at this edition of Pesta Perdana!' 'Celebrating Suria's 25th anniversary alongside these remarkable talents is not only a tribute to individual achievements but also to the vibrant growth of Singapore's Malay entertainment scene. We look forward to deepening our collaboration with these creative minds, as they continue to inspire and captivate audiences here and beyond!' Check out the awards ceremony of Pesta Perdana Glam on YouTube with Mediacorp Entertainment and mewatch. Find out more details by visiting
CNA
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Pesta Perdana 2025: Norman Ishak and Carmen Soo win best actor and actress awards
On Saturday night (May 24), the Mediacorp award show Pesta Perdana returned for its 18th edition – hosted by popular personalities Era Farida, Farhana M Noor, Fauzie Laily, and Najip Ali. 25 was the number of the night, as the ceremony celebrated the 25th anniversary of Suria, Mediacorp's dedicated Malay-language channel, and handed out 25 awards across performance, programme and personality categories. One of the biggest winners of the night was the period crime drama Operandi Gerhana, which follows two constables as they investigate the kidnapping of their superior officer amidst gangland unrest. The show won the awards for best drama series, best actress in a drama series for Carmen Soo and best actor in a supporting series for Jamie Aditya. Actor Norman Ishak emerged as a triple winner with accolades for best actor in a drama series for his role in Cerita Dia Macam Ni, best supporting actor in a telemovie or anthology for Bingit season five, and the fan-voted "Most Popular Male Personality' award. The evening also honoured legendary contributions to the industry with the Lifetime Achievement Award, presented to Husin Saaban. A pioneer in Malay comedy, Husin began his journey in the 1960s and has left a profound impact across television, theatre, and children's entertainment. The award was presented by Guest-of-Honour President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, alongside Associate Professor Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, Acting Minister-in-Charge of Muslim Affairs and Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs. Pesta Perdana 2025 full list of winners Best Actor - Drama Series Norman Ishak (Cerita Dia Macam Ni) Best Actress - Drama Series Carmen Soo (Operandi Gerhana) Best Supporting Actor - Drama Series Jamie Aditya (Operandi Gerhana) Best Supporting Actress - Drama Series Atyy Malek (Mencari Marina) Best Actor - Telemovie / Anthology Al-Matin (Belaian) Best Actress - Telemovie / Anthology Nurul Nabila (Bisikan Syahdu) Best Supporting Actor - Telemovie / Anthology Norman Ishak (Bingit season five) Best Supporting Actress - Telemovie / Anthology Sharon Ismail (Mencari Hajar) Best Actor / Actress In A Comedy Role - Telemovie / Anthology Najib Soiman (Cerita Dia Macam Ni) Most Promising Artiste Zhin Sadali (Bingit Season Five) Best Host - Entertainment Hafidz Rahman (Berani Nyanyi? Season Two) Best Host - Info-ed Huda Ali (Cantik Detektif Season Five) Best Young Star Mishall Kiara (StigMa Lea) Best Radio DJ Mariam Mas'od (Espresso Warna) Best Drama Series Operandi Gerhana Best Telemovie / Anthology Bisikan Syahdu Best Entertainment Programme Berani Nyanyi? Season Two Best Info-Ed Programme Kembara Kasih Season Five Best Children's Programme Makan Skuad Best Digital Short-form Content Unboxing Seni Best Audio Programme Real Talk Bersama Nity Baizura Best Theme Song Setitis Harapan Most Popular Male Personality Norman Ishak Most Popular Female Personality Wahyu Rahman Lifetime Achievement Award Husin Saaban In a statement, Angeline Poh, Mediacorp's chief customer & corporate development officer, said: 'Congratulations to all the winners and nominees at this edition of Pesta Perdana. Celebrating Suria's 25th anniversary alongside these remarkable talents is not only a tribute to individual achievements, but also to the vibrant growth of Singapore's Malay entertainment scene.
