Astro, a leading name in the entertainment industry, has once again made headlines by clinching 16 awards at the Asian Academy Creative Awards (AAA’s) 2023, held in Singapore. This impressive haul underscores Astro’s commitment to producing top-tier content that resonates with audiences across the region.
Noteworthy Wins
Among the standout awards, Astro’s “One Cent Thief” was celebrated as the Best Drama Series. “Polis Evo 3” was recognized as the Best Feature Film, while “Mechamato Movie” bagged the award for Best Animated Programme or Series (2D OR 3D). Not to be left out, “Debunk” was hailed as the Best Comedy Programme. Additionally, “Liar”, Astro’s riveting adaptation of the BAFTA-nominated British thriller series, was awarded for Best Adaptation of an Existing Format.
A Word from Astro’s Leadership
Agnes Rozario, Astro’s Director of Content, expressed her gratitude, stating, “We are delighted and humbled to have been given this recognition by our peers. Astro has always been synonymous with creating premium local content and bringing real stories to Malaysians. From our signatures to our Astro Originals, we are seeing audience engagement continuing to grow across all screens and with our shows sparking conversations on social media. We aspire to be the No. 1 Entertainment Destination for Malaysians with our streaming services and a content playbook that we continue to innovate across our major pillars from our original series and movies, signature competitions and reality shows to our children’s IPs, major sports leagues and of course news.”
Astro’s Journey to the Grand Awards
Having secured 16 national awards across 36 categories at this inaugural event, Astro now has the esteemed privilege of representing Malaysia. They will be competing against 16 other nations from the Asia-Pacific region. The anticipation builds as Astro prepares to compete for the coveted AAA golden trophies at the historic Chijmes Hall in Singapore on 6 December 2023.
About the Asian Academy Creative Awards
The Asian Academy Creative Awards (AAA’s) stands as a beacon for the creative industries, celebrating the zenith of achievement in content creation and media production. Open to the entire Asia-Pacific region, the AAA’s recognizes excellence across diverse platforms, from television and feature films to digital, mobile, streaming, and other emerging technologies.
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Astro’s Full List of Recognitions
Astro’s commendable achievements spanned a wide range of categories, including:
- Best Drama Series – One Cent Thief
- Best Screenplay – Alfie Palermo, One Cent Thief
- Best Adaptation of an Existing Format – Liar
- Best Actress in Leading Role – Tiz Zaqyah, Liar
- Best Non Scripted Entertainment – The Sandbox
- Best Feature Film – Polis Evo 3
- Best Animated Programme or Series (2D OR 3D) – Mechamato Movie
- Best Children’s Programme (One off/Series) – Legenda Puteri Qaseh
- Best Comedy Programme – Debunk
- Best Infotainment Programme – Are You Okay?
- Best Lifestyle Programme – Travel with Mommy
- Best Music or Dance Programme – Astro Classic Golden Melody Singing Competition 2022
- Best Promo or Trailer – Malaysia Memilih (PRU 15)
- Best Short Form Content – Borak Dulu Baru Kamu
- Best Cinematography – Danny Lala, The Patient
- Best Direction (Non-Fiction) – Abid Hussain, Star vs Food Malaysia Season 2
With such a stellar performance at the Asian Academy Creative Awards, Astro continues to solidify its position as a powerhouse in the entertainment industry.
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