CNA launches on UK’s largest TV platform

SINGAPORE: CNA is then available on the United Kingdom’s largest broadcast system, &nbsp, Freeview UK. The CNA&nbsp, free advertising- supported streaming television ( FAST ) channel will present viewers&nbsp, the latest news from Asia, since properly as&nbsp, award- winning movies and current affairs programs with an Asian view. Some ofContinue Reading

Mediacorp wins awards for use of AI and audience engagement at Digital Media Awards Asia 2024

Said Mediacorp Editor- in- Chief Walter Fernandez:” The wins demonstrate Mediacorp’s strong track record of continuously innovating to better assist our visitors.

One of our many initiatives to change the way we consume and use technology is the use of AI to rewrite our technique to television news and quickly create report highlights for distribution across different platforms.

” For example, CNA even just unveiled FAST, a new feature offering descriptions of our best reports for the period- pressed reader. People who want a quick update on the news you quickly browse bullet point reports created with the aid of AI, which are then subject to rigorous editorial and research scrutiny before being published.

We will continue to look into the proper use of AI to enhance our processes, develop new products for our viewers, and improve the user experience on our systems.

Mediacorp’s Brand Studio won a gold for Best Native Advertising with Behind the Mask, a&nbsp, video feature&nbsp, that looks up at Singapore’s COVID- 19 medical journey, and its high and low details. The project was done in partnership with Singapore’s Ministry of Health.

The second-largest success, South China Morning Post, won two silver and two gold prizes, while SPH Media won five silver and three gold.

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Jin Yinji on missing out on Best Supporting Actress at Star Awards 2024

Veteran artist Jin Yinji had been commonly anticipated to get Best Supporting Actress before the Star Awards on April 21 for her heartfelt performance in Cash On Delivery. &nbsp,

So you can picture the 76- yr- old’s despair when she went present empty- handed. Aileen Tan received the award in the end for her vile role in SHERO.

When Yinji was onstage at the awards ceremony, when 8days caught up with her, she admitted to being disappointed by the horror damage, especially since she had been denied a nomination for a Major 10 Most Popular Female Artiste this year.

Her most recent success came in 2021 when she won the Best Evergreen Artist and Major 10 prizes.

” Before the Star Awards ceremony, my daughter told me not to acquire winning so seriously. That I received a nomination confirms that I am now a winner. I said fine, but in my heart, my objectives were high”, said Yinji.

I was hoping for a great effect when I appeared on a magazine’s cover and a few magazines named me the top choice. I yet prepared my embrace speech”.

Yinji has had to deal with the last six decades with nothing but hardship.

Anthony Lee, her father of 51 ages, passed away in October at the age of 85 from a heart attack at home.

” I was crying every day after his departure. However, when I learned that I had been chosen for Best Supporting Actress, it gave me a boost. Yinji gushed as her grief filled up,” It gave me something to look forward to.”

” Winning the award”, she said, “would help ( her ) get over the grief of ( her ) husband’s passing quicker”.

She even wanted to show her late husband and two grandchildren, her biggest followers, that she” also has what it takes to win prizes”.

Unfortunately, she’s taking the loss in her foot.

” I’ll work hard all the way up and try again the next day. After all, I have been waiting so long for an honor. I waited more than three decades before clinching my second Top 10 spot, compared to some of the artists who do so in a flash,” Yinji said.

” I’m not longer focusing on the irritating things. Living must go on”.

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Aileen Tan on winning Best Supporting Actress at Star Awards 2024

Aileen Tan, 57, won her second Best Supporting Actress award at the Star Awards 2024 for her outstanding performance in the role of the major terrible in SHERO. Her final win was in 2017, for her part in Hero.

However, the actress, who was left out of the Major 10 Most Popular contenders list this year, was no holding out hopes of bringing home a medal this year.

Speaking to 8days behind after her gain, Aileen was all smiles as she said: “Actually, I’m very glad just to get an honor. This season, there is a lot of competition. I’ve been in the market for 30 years, and I respect the rules of the game. ”

“ When we act, it is n’t for the awards. When I joined the industry ( in 1988 ), Star Awards was n’t even a thing. I feel like as long as you do your part, and work well in every function you’re given, you will still get the recognition you deserve, ” she continued.

When we questioned Aileen about whether playing a monster made her stand out, she burst out in a wild chuckle as she replied,” No the, I think I stand out in any position I play. This is my seventh nomination for Best Supporting Actress, which is incredible! It’s the sole occasion I’ve been nominated in a criminal part, though. ”

Her candid rationale of why it ’s not “nice ” to play the role of a bad guy took us by surprise, though.

It can have a really negative psychological impact on how you think, she said. “ When you’re so into playing a character, and if you’re placing all your mind and energy into it … It’s very difficult. After you’re done playing the role, you have to adapt (your mental space ), if not you’ll lose your mind and go around killing people! It’s definitely not great. But of course, if you accept the role, you have to enjoy it to the best of your ability. ”

Aileen was so pessimistic about winning that she “did n’t even prepare a thank you speech ” for the night, and her manager was “really worried she would n’t show up”.

She then revealed that she had vertigo symptoms and was n’t feeling well that day.

Her father, producer Gerald Lee, was equally, if not more, blasé.

“ He did n’t think I was going to win this year so he’s not watching ( Star Awards ). Maybe he does n’t yet know I’ve won! Today, he said,’ Aiyah, you’re just there to make up  the  statistics. ‘

“I’ve been nominated so many times, and for all three honors on some occasions. Even therefore, I’ve always won. This year, I was just nominated for one award    all  the more he thinks   I’m just here for joy! He told me’ I won’t watch’, and I said’ I know, it ’s okay’, ” chuckled Aileen.  

When questioned about her plans following the win, she stated that events would have to rush.  

I took some medicine, so I’m going to bed and get some rest second. I can’t honor very much though. I’m wearing a qipao in  Emerald Hill  and it demands that I continue to be healthy. I’ll been playing a criminal again! ” she shared with a laugh.

Did that result in her ninth-placed election?

This tale was originally  published  in 8days.  

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Watch Star Awards 2024: Live red carpet arrivals and awards show

STAR AWARDS 2024 WINNERS ( Aug. 15 )

Best Drama Prolific: All That Glitters

Best Entertainment Programme :  Foodie Trio

Best Entertainment Programme: Inside Crime Image S2 

Best Short-form Entertainment Programme:# JustSwipeLah 

Best Theme Song: Wind From The Galaxy ( Kim Jae-hoon )

Best Director ( Drama ) :  Wong Foong Hwee for All That Glitters

Best Screenplay ( Drama ) :  ​​Ang Eng Fairway for All That Glitters

Best Producer ( Entertainment ) :  Goh Si Jiau for Star Awards 2023- Awards Service

Best Research Writer ( Entertainment ) :  Chua Ing Tze for Curious City S2

Best Radio Programme: The Breakfast Quintet ( LOVE 972 )

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Sun AWARDS 2024 Nominations

Best Artist

  • Andie Chen ( Silent Walls )
  • Chen Hanwei ( Whatever Will Be, Will Be )
  • Desmond Tan ( All That Glitters )
  • Jeremy Chan ( All That Glitters )
  • Richie Koh ( Cash On Delivery )

Best Artist

  • Chantalle Ng ( All That Glitters )
  • Jernelle Oh ( Cash on Delivery )
  • Joanne Peh ( SHERO )
  • Kym Ng ( Till The End )
  • Rui En ( Oppa, Saranghae! )

Best Supporting Actor

  • Andie Chen ( Whatever Will Be, Will Be )
  • Darren Lim ( SHERO )
  • Peter Yu ( Cash on Delivery ) 
  • Zhang Ze Tong ( All That Glitters )
  • Zhu Hou Ren ( Till The End )

Best Supporting Actress

  • Aileen Tan ( SHERO )
  • The Horizon is Still Blue is a song by Chen Liping.
  • Hong Hui Fang ( Strike Gold )
  • Jin Yin Ji ( Cash on Delivery )
  • Ya Hui ( Family Ties )

Best Programm Host ( Entertainment & ); Entertainment )

  • Chen Shu Cheng ( Foodie Trio )
  • Darren Lim ( Fixer 4 )
  • The Zoe and Liang Show host Guo Liang.
  • Old Taste Detective S4 ( Kym Ng )
  • How Do You Learn You Out S4?

Fresh Talent Award 

  • Alfred Lee ( All That Glitters )
  • Ang Yu Heng Tesla ( Cash on Delivery )
  • Chia Zhi Xuan Ivory ( All That Glitters )
  • Natalie Mae Tan ( All That Glitters ) 
  • Teo Jing Yuan Andre –  Foodie Trio

Best Rising Star

  • ( Stranger in the Dark ) by Hank Wang
  • Isabelle Quek ( Curious City S2 )
  • Karyn Wong ( Battle of the Buskers )
  • Yang Yan ( Stranger in the Dark )
  • To ( Stranger in the Dark ) Yunis To

Best Audio Personality 

  • Chen Ning ( The DAKA Show )
  • Dennis Chew ( The Breakfast Quintet ) 
  • Hazelle Teo from The Shuang and Kunz Show.
  • Lim Leng Kee ( Double-O-7 )
  • Zhong Kun Hua ( KUNZversations )

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All-Time Favourite Artiste :  Jesseca Liu, Ann Kok

Most Popular Rising Stars :  ( stay tuned )

Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes :  ( stay tuned )

Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes :  ( stay tuned )

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My Pick! Prizes

Favorite CP: Chantalle Ng and Desmond Tan

Show Stealer: Ayden Sng

Most Detested Villain: Zhang Ze Tong

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Jesseca Liu: What were the 5 roles that defined her acting career?

We’re certain Jesseca agrees that one would not fully understand what it’s like to be a mother until one does.

Since 2017, the actress and Mediacorp actor Jeremy Chan have n’t had children.

For Mind Matters, Jesseca explained,” It was my first time acting as a mother, and it was very memorable for me because I could n’t mentally convince myself to pretend to be a mother.”

” But this year, when I played a grandmother in When Upon A New Year’s Eve, I somehow gained a distinct knowledge. I instantly could feel the emotions, remain it happy or sad, of a grandmother. “

In fact, Jesseca yet began dressing her on-screen children, Brian Ng and He Yingying, like her own.

Jess has certainly had a wonderful ride, but we could n’t help but wonder if she ever regretted leaving Malaysia to pursue a career in Singapore.

Since I’m someone who prefers to look ahead, she said,” I believe everything in life serves as a lesson and I wo n’t regret any decisions I’ve made.”

” If I did n’t come to Singapore back then, people would n’t have gotten to know Ruan Mian Mian, which means the Jesseca Liu we see today wo n’t exist. “

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Ann Kok: What were the 5 roles that defined her acting career?

When asked what part she found the most difficult, Ann took some time to reflect before making her debut in this four-episode 2016 movie.

“ I was kidnapped by ( Zhu ) Houren da ge  ( big brother ) in the drama, and my four limbs had to be tied to the back of my body. I had to lie down ( in that position ) for hours, and it was actually very uncomfortable and physically exhausting, ” she said.

We asked Ann if she would decide to travel through time and make any changes after the memory-traveling vacation.

Her comment took us by total surprise.

“ I would n’t be in the entertainment ( industry ), ” she said with a laugh.

“ I had n’t have become an artist at all. I’m not sure what I had ’ve done otherwise, but I’m quite sure I had n’t get acting. I was never the person who had dreams of being a singer or actor, things just happened and I ended up in this line, that ’s it, ” she said.

She joined Star Search solely out of the conviction that she would “pose for it a try.” She did n’t expect to find success at all.

As for now, Ann, whose last Mediacorp drama was Healing Heroes ( 2022 ), is “taking one step at a time”, and not looking too far ahead. If she thinks a new role is interesting and appropriate for her, she will also accept it.

This tale was originally  published  in 8days.  

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Star Awards 2024 Gala Night: All That Glitters wins Best Drama Serial, Best Director and Best Screenplay

Foodie Trio claimed Best Entertainment Programme, while Inside Crime Scene S2 won Best Multimedia Programme.  

# JustSwipeLah, a bite-sized series that delivers current information on the latest and trendiest in pleasure and life, won Best Short-form Entertainment Programme.

And to honour the creative forces behind the entertainment programmes, Goh Si Jiau was named Best Producer ( Entertainment ) for her work on Star Awards 2023- Awards Ceremony, while Chua Ing Tze was crowned Best Research Writer ( Entertainment ) for Curious City S2.

Here are the total results:

Best Drama Prolific: All That Glitters

Best Entertainment Programme: Foodie Trio

Best Entertainment Programme: Inside Crime Field S2

Best Short-form Entertainment Programme:# JustSwipeLah

Best Television Programme: The Breakfast Quintet 

Best Theme Song: Wind From The Cosmos

Best Director ( Drama ): Wong Foong Hwee for All That Glitters

Best Screenplay ( Drama ): ​​Ang Eng Tee for All That Glitters

Best Manufacturer ( Entertainment ): Lee Si Jiau for Star Awards 2023- Awards Service

Best Research Writer ( Entertainment ): Chua Ing Tze for Curious City S2

The Gala Night results and divisions may be made available for download; Apr 16 on <a href="https://www.mewatch.sg/”>mewatch, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MediacorpEntertainment”>Mediacorp’s YouTube Entertainment Channel, Mediacorp’s social media platforms and the standard Star Awards site.

The Mediacorp Entertainment YouTube Channel and the SA2024 Live Show did both atmosphere on Channel 8, while Backstage LIVE will be entirely broadcast on the latter two platforms.  

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