Astro On Demand Awards 2012

Press Release (For immediate release)
The Greatest Malaysian TV Awards Ceremony
“Astro On Demand Awards 2012”
Kenneth Ma and Tavia Yeung were crowned the favourite Actor and Actress
(Hong Kong – 2 December 2012) Co-organised by TVB and Astro in Malaysia, MY FM as the
official radio station, Astro On Demand Awards 2012, the grand international TV industry, was
successfully concluded at Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia tonight (2
December). The Hippocratic Crush, a TVB modern drama, earned the highest votes among the
Malaysian audiences for the award of “My Favourite Drama Series”. Red-hot artistes Kenneth
Ma and Tavia Yeung, with their marvellous plays in the drama, were crowned “My Favourite
Actor in A Leading Role” and “My Favourite Actress in A Leading Role” respectively.
Since 2010, TVB and Astro have jointly organised Astro On Demand Awards which have earned
high recognitions in town. This year, the results were not only determined by export panels, but also
by the online votes from the audiences. Astro subscribers casted votes for their favourite artistes and
dramas during 25 October to 18 November. After 3 weeks of voting campaign, 26 awards in 12
categories were presented tonight (please refer to the awardees list for details).
The award ceremony was celebrity-packed with the attendance of numerous outstanding TVB
artistes, namely Kwok Chun On, Raymond Lam, Kevin Cheng, Moses Chan, Tavia Yeung, Kate
Tsui, Wayne Lai, Myolie Wu, Michael Tse, Ron Ng, Nancy Wu, Oscar Leung, Him Law, Mandy
Wong and Ku Ming Wah. With a round of applause, the artistes showed up on stage after the
spectacular opening performance. Mr Peter Au, Assistant General Manager of TVB; Mr Sherman
Lee, Controller of International Business Division of TVBI and Mr Choo Chi Han, Vice President of
Astro Chinese Customer Business, were invited as award presenters. And, Ms Virginia Lok,
Controller of Production Resources Division of TVB, was also invited as the guest.
Produced by executive producer Poon Ka Tak, The Hippocratic Crush, which has won excellent
reception in Malaysia, was awarded “My Favourite Drama Series”. Tavia Yeung, with her role as
Fan Tze Yu inside the drama, was crowned “My Favourite Actress in A Leading Role” proving her a
great progress in acting. Kenneth Ma also garnered “My Favourite Actor in A Leading Role” by his
role as a calm and smart doctor Cheung Yat Kin. Their romantic love story also touched the nerves of
audiences. Both altogether bagged four awards including “My Favourite On Screen Couples” and
“My Favourite Drama Character”.
On the other hand, Nancy Wu’s refreshing performance as a boxing master in Gloves Come Off has
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brought her with “My Favourite Actress in a Supporting Role”. And Him Law portraying a doctor for
his first time in The Hippocratic Crush, has won the award “My Favourite Actor in a Supporting
Role” and “My Favourite Drama Character”. As for the “My Favourite Promising Actor and Actress”,
the awardees were Oscar Leung and Mandy Wong respectively with their outstanding plays in
“L’Escargot. As this was their first time to receive drama award, they both express greatest gratitude
and touched by the recognition from the audiences. And Raymond Lam bagged “My Favourite
Drama Song” with the song in Highs And Lows, in which his role Wai Sai Lok also brought him with
“My Favourite Drama Character”.
Michael Tse has received a worldwide recognition by his role Laughing in E.U.. and his popularity
brought about a number of movies and dramas with the theme of undercover. He successfully won
the award of “My Favourite Classic Character” while his role in Sergeant Tabloid, which first-run in
Astro On Demand, was awarded “My Favourite Drama Character”. The popular role So Kei in Divas
In Distress, performed by Ku Ming Wah, has earned the recognition in Malaysia and was awarded
“My Favourite Outstanding Character”. He was excited and expressed greatest appreciation to the
support of fans in Hong Kong and Malaysia.
Other winners of “My Favourite Top 15 Drama Characters” award include Kwok Chun On (Emperor
Suen , Queens of Diamonds And Hearts), Kevin Cheng (Tong Shap Yat, Gloves Come Off), Moses
Chan (Cheung Sai Yin, Master Of Play), Kate Tsui (Chan Ka Pik, High And Lows), Wayne Lai (Li
Lian Ying, The Confidant), Myolie Wu (Wong Sz Fu, Ghetto Justice II), Bosco Wong (Hui Wai Sum,
Witness Insecurity), Linda Chung (Kiu Chi Lam, Witness Insecurity), Ron Ng (Ting Koon Fung,
L’Escargot) and Ruco Chan (Mo Nga Lik, No Good Either Way).
Awardees will attend the Astro On Demand Awards 2012 Press Conference at Regal Airport Hotel
at 2:30p.m tomorrow (3 December). On the occasion, the newly-crowned Malaysian favourite actor
and actress and all awardees will express appreciations and share their delight moments with fans in
Hong Kong!
Astro On Demand Awards 2012 Press Conference
Date:
3 December 2012 (Mon)
Time:
2:30p.m.
Venue:
Regal Airport Hotel Grand Ballroom Level 1
(9 Cheong Tat Road, Hong Kong International Airport, Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong)
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Photo Captions:
1. Him Law was awarded “My Favourite Top 2. Ron Ng won “My Favourite Top 15 Drama
15 Drama Characters” for his role of Yeung
Characters” by his play of Ting Koon Fung
Pui Chung in The Hippocratic Crush.
in L’Escargot.
3. Mandy Wong’s acting is proved by her role 4. Oscar Leung won “My Favourite Promising
in L’Escargot. And she won “My Favourite
Actor” by his role in L’Escargot.
Promising Actress”.
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5. Kate Tsui was awarded “My Favourite Top 6. Michael Tse got “My Favourite Top 15
15 Drama Characters” by her brilliant play
Drama Characters” by his role in “Sergeant
in Highs And Lows.
Tabloid”, which first-run on Astro On
Demand.
7. Ku
Ming
Wah
got
“My
Favourite 8. Raymond Lam won “My Favourite Drama
Outstanding Character” by his popular role
Song” by his song in High And Lows.
So Kei in Divas In Distress.
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9. Kwok Chun On delivered marvellous play 10. Tavia won “My Favourite Top 15 Drama
in Queens of Diamonds And Hearts,
Characters” by his role in The Hippocratic
winning “My Favourite Top 15 Drama
Crush.
Characters”.
11. Raymond Lam played police inspector in 12. Nancy Wu was awarded “My Favourite
High And Lows, winning “My Favourite
Actress in A Supporting Role” by her role in
Top 15 Drama Characters”.
Gloves Come Off.
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13. Him Law won “My Favourite Actor in A 14. Veteran Wayne Lai’s brilliant play in The
Supporting Role” by portraying doctor for
Confidant brought him “My Favourite Top
the first time in The Hippocratic Crush.
15 Drama Characters”.
15. Kevin played in Gloves Come Off, winning 16. Kenneth Ma and Tavia Yeung’s love story in
“My Favourite Top 15 Drama Characters”.
The
Hippocratic
Crush
touched
the
audiences, bringing them “My Favourite On
Screen
Couples”.
Tavia
Yeung
was
surprised at the sudden show-up of Kenneth
Ma.
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17. Myolie Wu’s performance in Ghetto Justice 18. Moses Chan won “My Favourite Top 15
II brought her “My Favourite Top 15 Drama
Drama
Characters”.
performance in Master Of Play.
19. Tavia
Yeung
acted
doctor
in
Characters”
by
his
brilliant
The 20. Kenneth Ma garnered “My Favourite Actor
Hippocratic Crush. Her great performance
in A Leading Role” by his role as a calm
crowned her
and smart doctor Cheung Yat Kin.
“My Favourite Actress in A Leading Role”.
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21. The Hippocratic Crush, which has won 22. Michael Tse has received a worldwide
excellent
reception
in
Malaysia,
was
recognition by his role Laughing in E.U.,
awarded “My Favourite Drama Series”.
23. The
award
ceremony
was
winning “My Favourite Classic Character”.
concluded
successfully and all awardees and guests
took photographs.
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Sum Luk
Marketing Communications Executive
Tel：(852) 2335 3319
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Fax：(852) 2335 3227
Email：[email protected]
Research Writer
Tel：(852) 2335 3347
Fax：(852) 2335 3227
Simon Li
Marketing Communications Manager
Marketing Services Department
TVBI Company Limited
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《Astro On Demand Awards 2012》Awardees List
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Awards
Awardees / TV Drama
My Favourite Drama Series
“The Hippocratic Crush”
2 My Favourite Actor in A Leading Role
Kenneth Ma – “The Hippocratic Crush”
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My Favourite Actress in A Leading Role
Tavia Yeung – “The Hippocratic Crush”
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My Favourite Actor in A Supporting Role
Him Law – “The Hippocratic Crush”
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My Favourite Actress in A Supporting Role
Nancy Wu - “Gloves Come Off”
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My Favourite Promising Actor
Oscar Leung – “L’Escargot”
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My Favourite Promising Actress
Mandy Wong – “L’Escargot”
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My Favourite On Screen Couples
Kenneth Ma, Tavia Yeung
“The Hippocratic Crush”
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My Favourite Drama Song
Raymond Lam – “Highs And Lows”
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5th Anniversary Special
- My Favourite Classic Character
Michael Tse – Leung Siu Tong
“E.U.”
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My Favourite Outstanding Character
Ku Ming Wah – So Kei
“Divas In Distress”
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My Favourite Top 15 Drama Characters
Kwok Chun On – Emperor Suen
“Queens of Diamonds And Hearts”
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Raymond Lam – Wai Sai Lok
“Highs And Lows”
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Kevin Cheng – Tong Shap Yat
“Gloves Come Off”
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Moses Chan – Cheung Sai Yin
“Master Of Play”
16
Tavia Yeung – Fan Tze Yu
“The Hippocratic Crush”
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Kate Tsui – Chan Ka Pik
“High And Lows”
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Wayne Lai – Li Lian Ying
“The Confidant”
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19
Myolie Wu – Wong Sz Fu
“Ghetto Justice II”
20
Michael Tse – Lam Yat Yat
“Sergeant Tabloid”
21
Bosco Wong – Hui Wai Sum
“Witness Insecurity”
22
Linda Chung – Kiu Chi Lam
“Witness Insecurity”
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Ron Ng – Ting Koon Fung
“L’Escargot”
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Kenneth Ma – Cheung Yat Kin
“The Hippocratic Crush”
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Ruco Chan – Mo Nga Lik
“No Good Either Way”
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Him Law – Yeung Pui Chung
“The Hippocratic Crush”
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