Judgement Day 1: Star Awards 2015 - Who should be nominated?

And finally, it's 2015. As a Singaporean drama maniac, I just cannot wait much longer until the last two weeks of April! Why? Duh, the STAR AWARDS is in April! :P

The Star Awards, is an annual award ceremony where actors, actresses and people behind-the scenes got recognised for the hard work. As drama fans, we show great support to the Awards not just to support our favourite actor/actress, it is also to show appreciation to all individuals who contributed in the dramas and variety shows aired in the past year.

Okay, long story cut short, if you are a fan of the page my sister and I administer (Singaporean Drama Fan Club), you would have known what both of us were doing the night before. Well anyway, in case you don't know, yesterday was "Judgement Day Round 1" - not for you! but for the actors and actresses in Mediacorp.

I took some time to list down all the eligible (those who have contracts under Mediacorp) actors and actresses and the respective dramas they played in. 

Here's the list! 

And last night, at about 11:30 p.m.-ish, we started the judging process. We were to rank candidates from each category from 10 to 1 (10 for the best of course, 1 for the last of the 10th but not the worst). In short, each of us will only pick 10 candidates from the respective categories and rank them. Given the long list of candidates, of course those who have flatter roles and weaker or so-so performance would be left out from the top 10.

Here we have 5 animal judges and my sister with her face hidden so that we won't get killed after the results are released xD

After ranking them, both of our ranks will be added and the Top 5 of each categories are listed down. That marks the end of Round 1 of Judging. Round 2 will come soon - after we review some of the performances by the actors and actresses.

Yes, we both are fans of Jeanette but we love all actors and actresses as well. So, we have made a promise to remain unbiased throughout the judging process. I can give you my word, but my sister...ehh..not so sure about that. :P

Okay, the "short story" is getting long now, so I am gonna give you what you guys are waiting for - the Drama Maniacs' Star Awards 2015 nominees!

(The following lists are arranged in the from the highest total score (20%) to the lowest, then by alphabetical order if scores are tied.)

All scores are shown to show that we are unbiased and fair. Also to prevent any fan wars from those which large fan bases.

*Second nominations are to be ignored, hence why there were 6 nominees.

BEST ACTOR

Shaun Chen as Zhang Jia / Hu Jia (The Journey: Tumultuous Times) [20%]

Thomas Ong as Zhao Yaozong (Three Wishes) [18%]

Andie Chen as Hong Dangyong (The Journey: Tumultuous Times) [14%]

Shaun Chen as Lian Wending (Blessings) [14%]*

Elvin Ng as Wu Weixiong (World At Your Feet) [12%]

Chen Hanwei as Lian Daxi (Blessings) [10%]

BEST ACTRESS

Jeanette Aw as Hong Minghui (The Journey: Tumultuous Times) [19%]

Rui En as Qiu Xueqing (Against The Tide) [19%]

Felicia Chin as Zhang Min (The Journey: Tumultuous Times) [16%]

Joanne Peh as Liao Xinyi (C.L.I.F 3) [15%]

Jeanette Aw as Mo Yuqing (World At Your Feet) [12%]*

Chris Tong as Fang Yiting (The Caregivers) [11%]

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR

Chen Hanwei as Hu Weiren (The Journey: Tumultuous Times) [20%]

Chen Shucheng as Lian Mengyong (Blessings) [15%]

Choo Houren as Zeng Jianwang (Served H.O.T) [11%]

Rayson Tan as Luo Dongfa (Entangled) [11%]

Jeffrey Xu as Xiao Yizhan (SCRUM) [10%]

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS

Joanne Peh as Zhang Huiniang (The Journey: Tumultuous Times) [17%]

Jin Yinji as Yang Bamei (Three Wishes) [15%]

Aileen Tan as Lin Yueqin (Entangled) [13%]

Carrie Wong as Di Yao (Against The Tide) [13%]

Vivian Lai as Mo Lihua (World At Your Feet) [10%]

That's our conclusion from the first round of judging (Well, it looks like The Journey: Tumultuous Times dominated the top ranks). Round 2 will be carried out next week as we need some time to review all their performances, especially for the supporting characters.

Okay, I'm off for now. Good night readers! :D

Who would be the King and Queen of the Star Awards 2013?

The long-awaited Star Awards 2013 is starting in a few hours time! Are you excited? I certainly am! 

XinMSN of Singapore made their predictions for the awards tonight. No fret, because we, the Singaporean Drama Fan Club will also give you our predictions for the show tonight.

Best Actor 最佳男主角

Predicted Winner: Dai Yang Tian (Poetic Justice)
Dark Horse: Chew Chor Meng (Joys of Life)

Yeap, your eyes were right - we think Dai Yang Tian really stand a chance to win this time. Although many viewers would say Christopher Lee, but we really think DYT deserves the award instead. 

Indeed Chris did a great job in portraying a pre-gambler who mended his ways. Lots of tears were involved in his character as well. But, there were no changes in the character's personality from start to end. He remained as a pitiful father and husband until they finally live happily ever after at the end of the drama. He acted very well, but the character has lesser fluctuations, and therefore, not what the judges may have liked.

As for DYT, his character started of as a playboy who care less of his life since he has tonnes of money which he possibly won't be able to finish. But, after he fell in love with Luoling, he became a more serious chap, and after he fell for Yanzhi, he is as serious as he never be. When he was in between both ladies, when he has a hard time making a decision - all these are emotional techniques. And the great thing is, his age in acting is only 4 years. Don't forget the moment when he realised that he lost his memory and he is partly responsible for Zhonglun's flee.

We chose Chew Chor Meng as the Dark Horse because he were attracted to his joyous and cute character in Joys of Life. In Joys of Life, there were happy moments, sad moments, angry moments and even shy moments which Zhao Dagou has to go through. And Chor Meng portrayed the character well. With his acting experience of over 20 years, he too has a high chance to win this award.

Best Actress 最佳女主角

Predicted Winner: Kym Ng (It Takes Two)
Dark Horse: Cynthia Koh (Show Hand)

I think everyone still remembers how does Luo Na so-called "tortures" and scolds her husband, children, and mother-in-law as well. She is one of the exceptions where the mother-in-law is afraid of her instead of the other way round. She left a very strong impression to viewers with her bossy, naggy and naughty character. And not to forget, Kym is a variety host, not a professional actress. If a host can leave a good impression to viewers because of her acting, this proves that she is good enough to bring the award home.

About this Dark Horse, she was once a winner of the Best Actress Award in 1999. I struggled quite a while to decide whether she should be the dark horse or the winner. Her winning point in this drama is, she not only manage to deceive her husband (saying that the debts were his previous debts), she deceived almost all of the viewers. We never realised the fact that she has become a gambling addict who bring tonnes of debts back home until we reach the middle of the story. She has to act pitiful and deceiving at the same time, which is something not easy to achieve. So, if Kym didn't win, she is the next in line.

Best Supporting Actor 最佳男配角

Predicted Winner: Huang Wenyong (Joys of Life)
Dark Horse: Tay Ping Hui (Unriddle 2) & Romeo Tan (Joys of Life)

Like every other viewer's expected, we think the award should and must go to the late veteran actor, Huang Wenyong. However, we have to clarify that we didn't say he would win just because of his death. We actually thought he would win this award even before he was nominated. 

Wenyong has made an impression to viewers in the 60s blockbuster drama, Joys of Life. Seeing how he scolds his wife and daughters and his disrespectful attitude towards others really made us hate him to the max! With this point itself, I think he is a well-deserved winner of this award. When you are able to make your audience hate you because of your character, you're good.

There are two dark horses for this category, because both of us (my sister and I) could not decide who to choose. So we put both our choices here.
Pinghui's acting was superb all the while, I bet no one disagree to that. With only 7 episodes of appearance, he clinched a nomination to this award - which proves that he's really good. 

As for Romeo, although he is relatively new, his acting in Joys of Life really surprised us. He acted like a nobody from the start, where none of us will put any attention on him but later, all our eyes are on this villainous character. I still think Romeo is still young and therefore he has many years and chances to come. So if Wenyong Dage didn't win, Tay Ping Hui should be the next. And if both of them didn't manage to win, then Romeo must be the winner.

Best Supporting Actress 最佳女配角

Predicted Winner: Jin Yinji (It Takes Two)
Dark Horse: Lin Meijiao (Game Plan)

Since everyone remembered how Luo Na tortured her mother-in-law, I believe everyone also remembered how pitiful is the mother-in-law as well. Jin Yinji just portrayed this cute and yet pitiful character very well. I think no other actress could replace her for this role - which is why the winner of this award should be none other than Jin Yinji.

But, the dark horse for this category is also has a strong position. Lin Meijiao did a very good job in portraying the trickster's assistant, Zhang Shiyun. She is actually acting a "drama" in a drama. When she is on a mission, she would have to transform herself into a particular character, just so that she could trick the target. Also, when her son found out about her wrongdoings, she suffered quite awhile due to emotional breakdown. That is quite a change in the character's tricky personality - and Meijiao made the change very naturally. This is why I think if Jin Yinji doesn't win, she will be the next in line.

Best Newcomer 最佳新人奖

Predicted Winner: Ian Fang (Don't Stop Believin')
Dark Horse: Shane Pow (It Takes Two)

Our predicted winner for the Best Newcomer Award is the favourite of all teens out there (especially females) - Ian Fang. We are choosing him not because he is popular, it is because he really have what it takes to be a successful actor. He cries naturally (although I do not know how he shed his tears, but it looks natural) and he has no problems showing suitable emotions. He is still new, so we can't ask from him much. But he is doing well enough to bring this award back home.

Our dark horse for this category is also a very talented actor indeed - it's Shane Pow. It Takes Two is one of his first few dramas and it's the first drama where he had a slightly more important role than his previous dramas. In fact, he actually has lesser experience than Ian but his acting was very natural indeed. So, if Ian didn't win, Shane must be the one.

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That's all for our prediction. We are from Malaysia so we could not comment on the variety shows and so on. So everyone, stay tuned to Star Awards 2013 Show 2 tonight to see how close our predictions are! Broadcasting channels and time are listed below.

Broadcasting Channels and Time - 28 April 2013 (Sunday)

Singapore - Channel 8 

5:30 PM (Walk of Fame) & 7:00 PM (Awards Show)

Singapore - Channel U 

10:00 PM (Post-Show Party)

Malaysia - Astro AEC & Astro Quan Jia 

7:00 PM (Awards Show)