Asian Television Awards


The Asian Television Awards, founded in 1996, are awards recognizing programming and production excellence in the Asian television industry. Held every December, it comprises 56 categories across news, documentaries and current affairs, kids and animation, entertainment, drama, technical, digital, as well as performances including acting and directing. The Awards draw about 1,400 entries each year from a wide range of broadcasters, including free-to-air TV stations, pay-TV platforms, OTT platforms, as well as many independent production houses in Asia. Every year, a panel of more than 50 judges from more than 10 countries evaluate and select the entries. The winners are then awarded across 3 evenings: a Gala Dinner in Kuching for the technical and creative categories followed by a live telecast the next day for the entertainment and acting categories, also in Kuching. The digital awards are presented separately in another country.

Award Categories

Short Video and Social Categories

  • Best Short Form Video Series - Scripted
  • Best Short Form Video Series - Unscripted
  • Best Branded Content
  • Best Music Video
  • Best Influencer - Health, Beauty & Fitness
  • Best Influencer - Travel & Lifestyle
  • Best Influencer - Sports and Gaming

Digital Categories

  • Best Single Digital Programme/Short Film
  • Best Digital Non-Fiction Programme/Series
  • Best Digital Fiction Programme/Series
  • Best Original Digital Drama Series
  • Best Original Digital Entertainment Programme
  • Best Leading Male Performance - Digital
  • Best Leading Female Performance - Digital
  • Best Host/Presenter - Digital

Technical and Creative Categories

  • Best Cinematography
  • Best Direction
  • Best Direction
  • Best Editing
  • Best Original Screenplay
  • Best Theme Song
  • Best Scriptwriting

Performance Categories

Best Programming Categories

  • Best Documentary Programme
  • Best Documentary Series
  • Best Natural History or Wildlife Programme
  • Best News Programme
  • Best Single News Story/Report
  • Best Current Affairs Programme
  • Best Drama Series
  • Best Single Drama or Telemovie
  • Best Comedy Programme
  • Best Children's Programme
  • Best Preschool Programme
  • Best Entertainment
  • Best General Entertainment Programme
  • Best Game or Quiz Programme
  • Best Music Programme
  • Best Reality Show
  • Best Infotainment Programme
  • Best Talk Show
  • Best Social Awareness Programme
  • Best Adaptation of an Existing Format
  • Best Lifestyle Programme
  • Best 2D Animated Programme
  • Best 3D Animated Programme
  • Best Live Sports Coverage
  • Best Sports Programme

Performance Categories

YEARBest Actor in a Leading RoleBest Actress in a Leading RoleBest Actor in a Supporting RoleBest Actress in a Supporting RoleBest Comedy Performance by an Actor/Actress
1996

Winners

2005

2006

Programming
  • Best Documentary Programme : "My Treasures" by Shanghai Media Group, Documentary Channel
  • Best Documentary Programme : "You are My Destiny" by Munhwa Broadcasting Corp
  • Best Natural History or Wildlife Programme : "Korea Last Survivor – Mystery Uncovered "Copper-winged Bat" by Korean Broadcasting System
  • Best News Programme : "CNN Today" by CNN International
  • Best Single News Story/Report : "Hunger Deaths" by New Delhi Television Limited, NDTV 24x7
  • Best Current Affairs Programme : "Uncovering the Scientific Fraud of the Century" by Munhwa Broadcasting Corp
  • Best Social Awareness Programme : "Unanswered Questions – Single Young Fathers" by Seoul Broadcasting System, Channel 6
  • Best Comedy Programme : "The Ghost Doctor" by Scenario Co. Ltd., Modern Nine TV, Channel 9
  • Best Entertainment : "Hong Kong Disneyland Grand Opening Special" by Walt Disney Television International, Television Broadcast Ltd, Jade Channel
  • Best Entertainment Programme : "The Man's World Show #1" by SPE Networks – Asia Pte Ltd, AXN Asia
  • Best Drama Series : "A Love to Kill" by Korean Broadcasting System, KBS TV2
  • Best Docu-drama : "Voice Recorder" by Tokyo Broadcasting System Inc, Tokyo Broadcasting System Television Inc
  • Best Reality Programme : "Real Situations Saturday – Changing our Child's Behaviour" by Seoul Broadcasting System, Channel 6
  • Best Game or Quiz Programme : "NEP League" by Fuji Television Network Inc
  • Best Music Programme : "Leo & Miriam Special 2005" by Television Broadcasts Limited, TVB, Jade Channel
  • Best Talk Show : "Republic Benar – Benar Mabok " by PT. Indosiar Visual Mandiri, Indosiar
  • Best Live Event Coverage : "Hunger Deaths" by New Delhi Television Limited, NDTV 24x7
  • Best Children's Programme : "Todsagun Kid Game" by Workpoint Entertainment Public Company Ltd, Modern Nine, Channel 9
  • Best Infotainment Programme : "Where the Queue Starts" by MediaCorp Pte Ltd, MediaCorp TV Channel 8
  • Best Animation : "Republic Benar – Benar Mabok " by PT. Indosiar Visual Mandiri, Indosiar
  • Best Single Drama/Telemovie : "Hiroshima – August 6th 1945" by Tokyo Broadcasting System, Inc, TBS, Channel 6
Performance
  • Best News Presenter or Anchor : Kristie Lu Stout for "CNN Today" by CNN International
  • Best Current Affairs Presenter : Stan Grant for "Pakistan Earthquake Rising From The Ruins" by CNN International
  • Best Entertainment Presenter : Phanya Nirunkul for "Todsagun Kid Game" Workpoint Entertainment Public Company Ltd, Modern Nine, Channel 9
  • Best Drama Performance by an Actor : Mathialagan M for "Accidental Accident – Padigal " Blue River Pictures Pte Ltd, MediaCorp TV12, Vasantham Central
  • Best Drama Performance by an Actress : Phiyada Akkraseranee for "Hua Jai Chocolate " Scenario Co Ltd, Royal Thai Army Television, Channel 5
  • Best Comedy Performance by an Actor : Michael V for "Bubble Gang GMA Network Inc"
  • Best Comedy Performance by an Actress : Janet Khoo for "Mat Dom Teksi" Double Vision Sdn Bhd, Radio Television Malaysia, RTM 1

Acting award winners

Best Actor in a Leading Role
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Best Comedy Performance by an Actor/Actress

26th Asian Television Awards

In light of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, the Asian Television Awards adapted into digital formats. Having started its very first online show for the 25th Asian Television Awards in 2021, the 26th edition was again held in an online format in December 10 and 11, 2021.

Performance category - Nominees

CategoryNomineeTitle of work
Best News Presenter or AnchorWang Mang MangGoing Through 2020
Best News Presenter or AnchorKen LeeFormosa News
Best News Presenter or AnchorKishore AjwaniShereen Bhan
Best News Presenter or AnchorJose Ruperto Martin M. AndanarNetwork Briefing News
Best News Presenter or AnchorRico HizonThe Final Word with Rico Hizon
Best Current Affairs PresenterTian WeiWorld Insight with Tian Wei
Best Current Affairs PresenterHu Wan-KingTaiwan History - The History of Taiwan Railway
Best Current Affairs PresenterAnand NarasimhanThe Right Stand
Best Current Affairs PresenterMarya ShakilEpicentre
Best Current Affairs PresenterJV ArcenaLaging Handa Dokyu
Best Entertainment Presenter/HostSaithip Montrikul Na AudhayaClub Friday Show
Best Entertainment Presenter/HostNurul AiniCrash Landing on Schools
Best Entertainment Presenter/HostVaravuth JentanakulGuess My Age Thailand
Best Entertainment Presenter/HostKiat KitcharoenFirst & Last Thailand
Best Entertainment Presenter/HostJaaved JaaferiAnimals Gone Wild with Jaaved Jaaferi
Best Entertainment Presenter/HostNiti ChaichitathornTalk with Toey
Best Sports Presenter/CommentatorIntan SaumadinaUEFA Champions League
Best Sports Presenter/CommentatorKartika BerlianaNBA Weekend Showdown
Best Actor in a Leading RoleLee Jeng-YingRebirth
Best Actor in a Leading RoleNirut Sirijanya Teabox: Old Man and a Mad Dog
Best Actor in a Leading RoleJeremy ChanCrouching Tiger Hidden Ghost
Best Actor in a Leading RolePankaj KapurJL50
Best Actor in a Leading RoleHu YitianGo Go Squid 2: Dt, Appledog's Time
Best Actor in a Leading RoleMark ChaoOrdinary Glory
Best Actor in a Leading RoleLan Wei-HuaGame of Solar Eclipse
Best Actor in a Leading RoleKorapat KirdpanThe Gifted Graduation
Best Actress in a Leading RoleSatomi IshiharaThe Greatest Gift
Best Actress in a Leading RoleJoanne PehMind Jumper
Best Actress in a Leading RoleHsu Yen-LingThe Child of Light
Best Actress in a Leading RoleHuma QureshiMaharani
Best Actress in a Leading RoleMa SichunYou Are My Hero
Best Actress in a Leading RoleChu XuanGame of Solar Eclipse
Best Actress in a Leading RolePloypailin ThangprabhapornThe Debut
Best Actress in a Leading RoleJane Methika JiranorraphatAfter Dark
Best Actor in a Supporting RolePu Guo-GengStay for Love
Best Actor in a Supporting RoleAn Yuan-LiangThe Child of Light
Best Actor in a Supporting RoleRanvir ShoreySunflower
Best Actor in a Supporting RoleAllan WuCrouching Tiger Hidden Ghost
Best Actor in a Supporting RoleNattapon RaiyawongThe Path of Tiger
Best Actor in a Supporting RoleHong Dou La-SiGolden Years
Best Actor in a Supporting RoleFu Zi-ChunGolden Years
Best Actor in a Supporting RoleNutthasit KotimanuswanichThe Debut
Best Actress in a Supporting RoleRuan Ciou-HengStay for Love
Best Actress in a Supporting RoleMacy Chen Mei XinMind Jumper
Best Actress in a Supporting RoleTu Tai-FongThe Child of Light
Best Actress in a Supporting RoleBonnie LooCrouching Tiger Hidden Ghost
Best Actress in a Supporting RoleJanice KohTeenage Textbook : The Series
Best Actress in a Supporting RoleDana SlosarExtraordinary Siamese Story : Eng & Chang
Best Actress in a Supporting RoleRandapa MuntalumpaThe Circle of Love
Best Actress in a Supporting RoleYuan Ai-FeiGame of Solar Eclipse