Taipei, 5 September 2024 – Astro, Malaysia’s leading content and entertainment company, has once again demonstrated its excellence in the industry by securing 9 prestigious awards at the 2024 ContentAsia Awards. This outstanding accomplishment solidifies the company's reputation as a trailblazer in producing engaging and varied content that captivates viewers both domestically and throughout Asia.
Astro took home 3 Gold awards, namely; INNOVATHON for Best Original Reality and/or Competition Programme, Family Feud Malaysia for Best TV Format Adaptation (Unscripted) in Asia and Ayuh OST, Polis Evo 3 for Best Original Songs for an Asian TV Series/ Program or Movie. Additionally, Astro won 3 Silver and 3 Bronze awards. The full list of Astro’s wins is as below:
Best Original Reality and/or Competition Programme
- GOLD - INNOVATHON (Astro, Measat Broadcast Network Systems Sdn Bhd)
- SILVER - Crush on You 2.0 (Astro Malaysia)
Best TV Format Adaptation (Unscripted) in Asia
- GOLD - Family Feud Malaysia (Astro, Measat Broadcast Network Systems Sdn Bhd
Best Original Songs for an Asian TV Series/ Program or Movie
- GOLD - Ayuh OST, Polis Evo 3 (Astro Shaw & Rocketfuel Entertainment Sdn Bhd)
Best Asian Short Form Drama/ Series
- SILVER - The Mosque Kiblatku (Astro Gempak)
- BRONZE - Hype Hafiz (Astro Gempak)
Best Supporting Actress in a TV Programme/Series
- SILVER - Fiza Thomas as Sara in “Mati Hidup Balik” (Astro, Measat Broadcast Network Systems Sdn Bhd / All Asia Broadcast Center (Astro) & Zeel Production)
Best Kids TV Programme Made in Asia
- BRONZE - Didi & Friends Kembara Muzikal, Warnakala Studios Sdn. Bhd. & Astro Malaysia Berhad
Best Factual Entertainment Programme Produced for a Single Asia Market
- BRONZE - Travel with Mommy (Astro Malaysia)
This remarkable feat underscores Astro’s dedication in producing compelling and diverse programming that resonates not only with Malaysian audiences but also with viewers across Asia. We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to our partners and collaborators for their invaluable contributions to our success. Their support has been instrumental in developing local talent and fostering a thriving industry in Malaysia. Astro has consistently pushed the boundaries in delivering innovative content that captivates, informs, and inspires.
The ContentAsia Awards are owned and operated by ContentAsia; an 18-year-old information platform curated to offer insights into Asia’s content environment. The Awards were launched in 2020, building upon ContentAsia’s unparalleled connection with Asia’s regional media industry, and bringing the brand’s expertise and integrity into Asia’s Awards space. The Awards are 100% judged by industry peers with hands-on knowledge and experience of the creative & production process. Winners of the 2024 ContentAsia Awards was announced in Taipei on 5 September 2024.
