KUALA LUMPUR, 30 September – Astro, Malaysia’s leading content and entertainment company is honoured to announce that it has been recognized with 16 awards at the prestigious Asian Academy Creative Awards 2024. Among the coveted accolades, Astro clinched top honours for Best Drama Series with Hermaphrodite: Che Kun Che Nisa, Best General Entertainment Programme with All Stars Gegar Vaganza, Best News / Current Affairs Programme with Prime Talk and Best Actor in A Leading Role with Naim Daniel in I.D.
Astro has won the most awards at the Malaysian national level with 16 awards across 41 categories this year and is in fifth place overall. This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our talented team, and we are humbled to be acknowledged by our peers in the industry. Astro will now represent Malaysia in these categories, competing against 16 other nations in the Asia-Pacific region. The stage is set for the Grand Awards and Gala Final where Astro will vie for the prestigious AAA golden trophies in Singapore on 3 and 4 December 2024.
As a leading player in the industry, Astro continues to be at the forefront of delivering premium content experiences to its customers. We've invested in talented individuals, innovative storytelling, and cutting-edge technology to create a diverse slate of award-winning programs that resonate with our viewers. This award demonstrates to our unwavering commitment to raising the bar for local broadcasting and creating exceptional content that resonates with our audience and inspires the industry.
Astro was awarded in the following categories:
• Best Actor in A Leading Role – Naim Daniel, I.D
• Best Actor in A Supporting Role – Mikael Noah, Hermaphrodite: Che Kun Che Nisa
• Best Actress in A Supporting Role - Joey Leong, The Queen’s Ploy
• Best Adaptation of An Existing Format (Non Scripted) - Real Men Malaysia: Red Warrior
• Best Branded Programme – Ke Kodiang With Love, Astro Gempak
• Best Direction (Fiction) – Shahrulezad Mohameddin, Hermaphrodite : Che Khun Che Nisa
• Best Documentary Series – Folk Cure Season 2
• Best Drama Series – Hermaphrodite : Che Kun Che Nisa
• Best Entertainment Host – Amelia Henderson, Gempak Most Wanted
• Best General Entertainment Programme – All Stars Gegar Vaganza
• Best Infotainment Programme – Viral Pioneer Trail
• Best News / Current Affairs Programme – Prime Talk
• Best Non Scripted Entertainment – From Kl to Premier League
• Best Promo or Trailer – 6 States Decide (Your Election Channel Promo), Astro Awani Network
• Best Single News Story/Report – A Sneak Peek into The ECRL Genting Tunnel Excavation Site, Prime Talk
• Best Theme Song or Title Theme – Diam by Hael Husaini for My Famous Ex Boyfriend, Rocketfuel Entertainment
About The Asian Academy of Creative Arts
Asian Academy of Creative Arts (AACA) is the organiser of the Asia Pac’s most prestigious awards for creative excellence, Asian Academy Creative Awards (AAA). AACA was established to honour creative excellence and serve as a peer judged pinnacle of achievement in content creation, performance and media production. Open to countries throughout the Asia Pacific region, the AAA honours excellence across television, film, digital, streaming and emerging technologies. Through its Academy Campus it also strives to develop and encourage the next generation of industry professionals. The AAA and Academy Campus is owned and organised by Asian Academy of Creative Arts, a not for profit organisation. For more details on the AACA, please visit www.asianacademycreativeawards.com
