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New Paper
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Paper
Chow Yun Fat returns to Star Awards after three decades
Hong Kong superstar Chow Yun Fat will be gracing the Star Awards 2025 ceremony on July 6 as an award presenter. Three decades ago, the veteran actor was a celebrity guest at the inaugural ceremony in 1994, where he presented awards to the winners of the Top 5 Most Popular Male Artistes. During the show, he noted that local actor Li Nanxing resembled him, and said: "Please don't come to Hong Kong, or else I will not be able to make movies any more." Chow, 70, has won three Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Actor and two Golden Horse Awards for Best Actor. He also received the prestigious Asian Film-maker of the Year accolade at the Busan International Film Festival in 2023, in recognition of his significant contributions to the advancement of the Asian film industry and culture. Joining the A-list line-up at Star Awards 2025 is another Hong Kong thespian, Sean Lau. The 61-year-old previously attended the 2000 edition, where he read out the winners of the Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes. Veteran Hong Kong actor Sean Lau is also set to make an appearance at the Star Awards 2025. PHOTO: KK EMPIRE To celebrate its 30th anniversary, 2025's theme is Walking Through Time Together, and the live show will showcase a time capsule of local entertainment history. Star Awards did not take place in 2020 and 2008. The upcoming edition is set to be its most star-studded, with more than 200 celebrities expected to attend, including Zoe Tay, Li Nanxing, Fann Wong, Chen Liping, Huang Biren, Tay Ping Hui, Rebecca Lim, Jeanette Aw, Jesseca Liu, Yvonne Lim and Sharon Au. Local singer Kit Chan will take the stage to perform a medley of songs from memorable series over the years. Most recently, the 52-year-old helmed the Mandarin ballad Echoes Of Petals, the theme song of period drama Emerald Hill - The Little Nyonya Story (2025). Singaporean singer Kit Chan will be performing at the Star Awards. PHOTO: BANSHEE PRODUCTIONS In addition, Star Awards 2025 will see local actress Chantalle Ng making her hosting debut alongside seasoned compere Guo Liang, who will be hosting the event for the 16th time, more than anyone else to date. Ng, 30, is also up for Best Actress for her role as a para swimmer in the drama Hope Afloat (2024). She was previously nominated in the category in 2022 and 2024, but did not win. Star Awards 2025 will take place at The Theatre at Mediacorp and will air on Channel 8 and Channel U, mewatch and the Mediacorp Entertainment YouTube Channel from 7 to 10pm. There will also be a red carpet pre-show from 5 to 6.30pm, which will be presented by a fashion squad consisting of Mediacorp artistes Herman Keh and Denise Camillia Tan, together with Love 972 DJ Dennis Chew and Yes 933 DJ Hazelle Teo. The Backstage Live behind-the-scenes livestream takes place from 3.30 to 10pm, and a Post-Awards Party from 10 to 10.30pm. Both will air on mewatch and the Mediacorp Entertainment YouTube Channel.
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
- AsiaOne
Daily roundup: Singapore-based Ami Patisserie chef Makoto Arami wins French Pastry Talent of the Year award — and other top stories today, World News
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Singapore-based Ami Patisserie chef Makoto Arami wins French Pastry Talent of the Year award Chef Makoto Arami, of Singapore-based Ami Patisserie in Scotts Road, has received the Pastry Talent of the Year Award 2025 from French gastronomy guide Le Liste on Monday (June 16)... » READ MORE 2. Malaysia's Klang river clean-up: More than 10 bodies, including infant, discovered since 2022 Over 10 bodies, including that of an infant, have been discovered in the Klang river in Malaysia during cleanup works since 2022... » READ MORE 3. 'Does your gun have bullets?' Malaysian man tries to touch auxiliary officer's weapon at Woodlands Checkpoint, gets jail A Malaysian man has been sentenced to jail after he attempted to touch an auxiliary officer's gun at Woodlands Checkpoint... » READ MORE 4. Star Awards 2025: Sean Lau among over 200 artistes to attend, Chantalle Ng to make hosting debut Star Awards is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year with more than 200 international and local stars gracing the stage... » READ MORE editor@
CNA
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Star Awards 2025: Hong Kong actor Sean Lau presenting, Chantalle Ng hosting, Kit Chan performing
Hong Kong actor Sean Lau and Singaporean singer Kit Chan will be presenting awards and performing, respectively, at Mediacorp's Star Awards 2025 happening on Jul 6. Emerald Hill – The Little Nyonya Story actress Chantalle Ng will be making her hosting debut at the award show's 30th edition. Ng has also scored her third nomination for Best Actress this year. With an acting career spanning over four decades, Lau holds the record for the most Best Actor nominations at the Hong Kong Film Awards. His most recent role in the critically lauded Papa (2024) saw him sweeping wins for Best Actor at the 43rd Hong Kong Film Awards, 31st Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards and 18th Asian Film Awards. Meanwhile, Chan, who recently lent her voice to Emerald Hill – The Little Nyonya Story with the song Echoes Of Petals, also has three Star Awards Best Theme Song wins to her name, for My Home Affairs in 2000, Devotion in 2012 and The Dream Makers 2 in 2016. Co-hosting alongside Ng at the Star Awards this year is veteran actor-host Guo Liang – making this his 16th Star Awards hosting gig, more than anyone else to date. Before the main event, viewers can also enjoy the red carpet Walk of Fame as a 'Fashion Squad' – comprising hosts Dennis Chew, Herman Keh, Hazelle Teo and Denise Camillia Tan – will be interviewing arrivals on their pre-show nerves and 30 years of memories. Editors of fashion and beauty publications Icon and Nuyou will also offer live commentary on standout looks and style risks, while fans can vote for the Best Dressed celebrities of the night. Backstage Live will also return with radio station Yes 933's The Daka Show anchors Jeff Goh, Chen Ning and Gao Mei Gui at the helm, where audiences can enjoy a real-time, all-access pass to behind-the-scenes artiste prep, instant reactions and unscripted moments as results roll in. Throughout the show, viewers can also expect to participate in interactive polls and for hosts to respond to their comments on the Mediacorp Entertainment YouTube Channel and Mediacorp Yes 933's TikTok livestream in real-time.
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.
