Star Search (Singaporean TV series) season 8
Star Search 2003 is the 8th installment of Star Search. From March 2003, auditions started in three countries, Singapore, Malaysia and China to search for Chinese language-speaking acting talent. Selected contestants are provided training for a final selection in each country. Each of the 3 countries selects 4 Star Search contestants to compete at the Grand Finals on June 29 in Singapore.
Contestants information
Format
During the 3-hour power-packed competition, the 12 finalists competed in the areas of star appeal, acting, singing and dancing, and hosting.But what’s different this year is that viewers will have a hand in deciding the winner too. They can vote for the best contestant via SMS, contributing the remaining 10% of the total score.
Judges
| Name | Credential |
| Stefanie Sun | Local Talented Singer |
| Wu Siyuan | Renowned Hong Kong director |
| Sally Wu Xiaoli | Phoenix InfoNews Channel Presenter |
| Xie Shaoguang | Mediacorp actor |
| Zoe Tay | Mediacorp Actress |
| Madam Chua Foo Yong | CEO, MediaCorp TV |
| Mr. Chang Long Jong | CEO, MediaCorp Studios |
Judging criteria
Star Appeal - 50%Markers include beauty/good looks, audience appeal, charisma, outstanding personality, confidence level
Talent & Performance - 50%
Markers include Acting, Drama, Comedy, Stage, Singing/Dancing and Hosting abilities
Awards and prizes
| Awards and prizes | Winner |
| Male Champion | M6 崔鹏 |
| Female Champion | F6 Felicia Chin |
| Mr Charisma | M3 李企扬 |
| Miss Vitality | F6 Felicia Chin |
| Best Singing & Dancing Potential | F3 戴倩云 |
| Best Acting Potential | F6 Felicia Chin |
| Best Hosting Potential | M6 崔鹏 |