Is there a formula for picking Star Awards winners? We could take the role of a lifetime (Jeanette's Yueniang), add that to great buzz (the record-breaking Little Nyonya), and divide that by a show that no one remembers (hello, 2007's Golden Path). Too complicated? Fret not, here are 8 days' fearless predictions.
Best Drama
Who Will Win... who dares bet against The Little Nyonya- you know, that little drama that made it to Cannes? Definitely not Paul Chan, VP of Branding & Promotions, who feels that no other drama fits the bill.
Who Should Win... Channel U's Perfect Cut (season 1), for its Freudian tales, incisive script and priceless guest performances.
Best Actress
Who Will Win... Jeanette Aw for her role as Yueniang in The Little Nyonya, despite lukewarm reviews of her acting, capping a fairytale year.
Who Should Win... Chen Liping, for her versatility for either role in "The Golden Path" or "Just In Singapore".
Best Actor
Who Will Win... Chen Hanwei for his role as AIDS victim in "By My Side". Speak to industry insiders and they'll tell you that Hanwei's a shoo-in for the award.
Who Should Win: Adrian Pang for his reluctant father-figure role in "Nanny Daddy".
Best Supporting Actress
Who Will Win... Ng Hui for her role as Jeanette's loyal-like-a-golden retriever majie Ah Tao in "The Little Nyonya".
Who Should Win... Xiang Yun for her role as tormented maid-turned-second wife Tian Lan aka mother of Juxiang in "The Little Nyonya".
Best Supporting Actor
Who Will Win... Chew Chor Meng for his heart-aching turn as a meek medical student falling into an abyss of mental instability in "The Golden Path".
Who Should Win... Chew Chor Meng; this is Chor Meng as we've never seen him before.
Best Newcomer
Who Will Win... Dai Yang Tian, given the fact that his breakthrough role as Shanben Yangjian in "The Little Nyonya" had spawned more fans.
Who Should Win... Dai Yang Tian, he's the only nominee up for another award (Best Supporting Actor).
Best Variety Show Host
Who Will Win... Guo Liang, long regarded by his peers as the best host in town.
Who Should Win... Guo Liang, without a shadow of a doubt.
Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes
Shoo-In: Felicia Chin, Rui En, Xiang Yun, Quan Yifeng, Kym Ng. Jeanette and Joanne failed to make the cut in 2007, but Little Nyonya will change that this year).
A Good Shot: Michelle Chia and Ivy Lee.
Dark Horse: Hong Huifang, who is enjoying a career high with the popularity of "Housewives' Holiday".
Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes
Shoo-In: Christopher Lee, Tay Ping Hui, Mark Lee, Elvin Ng and Qi Yuwu.
A Good Shot: Pornsak (you see this dude almost every night on the telly), Zheng Geping and Marcus Chin.
Dark Horse: Bryan Wong and Zhang Yaodong.
Info gathered from pages 34 to 38 of 8 days issue no 966... front cover is Hugh Jackman aka Wolverine.
3 comments:
refer to the 'best actress' category,Jeanette will win and SHOULD win,please don't ignore her effort.
I know everyone has different opinions for each category, but you certainly cant deny Chen Liping's versatility and experience. Of course I dont mind Jeanette winning Best Actress, but all these predictions stated in the entry are based on the viewpoint of the 8 days crew.
I didn't deny Chen Liping's versatility and experience.I just hope everyone can be fair an square to Jeanette!
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