The Star Awards 2024 , Top 10 Most Popular nominees list , was released on Monday ( Mar 18 ), and even though a whopping 94 artistes made the cut, there were some familiar faces who were left out.
Veteran actresses , Jin Yinji, 76, and , Aileen Tan, 57, in particular, were deemed unsuitable for the Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes honor despite both being in the competition for the Best Supporting Actress this season.
According to a Mediacorp director, they did not accomplish specific requirements necessary for election.
According to the eligibility requirements, candidates for the Top 10 types must meet at least one of the following requirements ( full eligibility and judging conditions can be found here ):
- Have a guide role or become a major host in at least one entitled programme, or ,
- Play a supporting role or be an episodic host ( for video ) or co- host ( for audio ) in a ) at least three eligible programmes, or b ) at least 30 episodes in total across all eligible programmes
In an interview with , 8world, Yinji admitted to being” somewhat unhappy” about the situation.
” No decision, there are too many individuals vying for an honor”, she said. It’s also not up to us to choose who will get the Star Awards. I have no hope of getting the Best Supporting Actress honor,” she said.
Yinji first thought she would be in argument for the Top 10 group according to the , acceptance of last year’s most- watched drama , Strike Gold.
” I felt like I would have had a chance… Now when I think about it, I feel more unhappy than frustrated”, she said.  ,” Some of my supporters were waiting to voting for me and grant me their assistance. Today, I feel too ashamed to encounter them”.
Aileen, on the other hand, is more coldness about being left out of the Top 10 culture.
” It’s cool! I’m used to the rules of the game. Every year, Star Honors take place, and last year I was nominated for three honors but left empty handed. I was n’t even nominated for a popularity award last year, but I’m still appreciative of the audience’s support and for watching my performance for so long,” she said.
Aileen is not putting all of her hope on winning the Best Supporting Actress award this time, despite her persistent optimism.
” My own nominees are all buddies and extended- time colleagues. However, it’s worth mentioning that I’ve been nominated for my role as a villain ( in , SHERO ), and the entire team also travelled to Australia for filming. It was rough on people. Nevertheless, getting an award is reliant on chance and fate. Will this year’s luck also become abysmal? I hope to be able to receive an award effectively,” she said.
She then stated that she will continue to work hard and perform to the best of her ability, even if she is not fortunate enough to win Best Supporting Actress this time.
You can now cast your vote for both effectiveness and popularity awards , below.
Catch the Backstage LIVE event of Star Awards 2024 from 3.30pm- 10.30pm on , mewatch , or , Mediacorp Entertainment YouTube Channel , on Apr 21 ( Sunday ).
The Walk Of Fame will be from 5pm- 6.30pm, on , mewatch, Ch 8, Ch U, and , Mediacorp Entertainment YouTube Channel , on the same day.
It will be followed by the Star Awards 2024 Life Show from 7pm- 10pm on , .youtube.com/user/ToggleMediacorp” target=”_blank”>Mediacorp Entertainment YouTube Channel.
The Walk of Fame and Award Ceremony may be broadcast again on Ch 8 from 2pm to 6pm on Sunday, Apr 28.
This tale was originally , published , in 8Days.  ,