Star Awards 2026

The theme emphasizes the idea that every moment of brilliance begins with a spark — where intention, imagination, and effort converge. "Born" symbolizes the first stages of creation, including initial ideas, early drafts, rehearsals, and collaborative groundwork across various roles and disciplines. The ceremony highlights how these individual beginnings collectively build momentum and culminate in the on-screen "glow" experienced by audiences. More than a recognition of finished works, Star Awards 2026 serves as a tribute to the creative journey itself — celebrating the dedication, collaboration, and belief that transform first sparks into realized performances and productions. New award categories A new award category, Best Microdrama, has been introduced this year, marking Mediacorp's inaugural venture into the bite-sized, mobile-first content format. Additionally, the Best Theme Song category has been rebranded as Best Original Song, allowing original sub-theme songs to be recognised alongside main theme songs. Main ceremony ==Winners and nominees==

Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface. ‡ The award is presented to the producer(s) of the drama or programme. , Best Actress Winner , Best Actor Winner , Best Supporting Actress Winner Multiple nominations and awards All-Time Favourite Artiste awards Presented By: Baey Yam Keng The All-Time Favourite Artiste award is given to celebrities who have won the Top 10 Most Popular category 10 times. • Carrie Wong "A remarkable milestone with ten consecutive years of wins in the Popularity Awards category. Her sustained success reflects consistent audience recognition and appreciation for her work and dedication." • Romeo Tan "A consecutive winning streak in the Popularity Awards category beginning in 2017 and concluding in 2025 with his first award in 2014. His sustained recognition over more than a decade reflects consistent audience support and enduring success." ==Voting awards==

Rising Stars The final results for the Most Popular Rising Stars will be determined by a combination of Popularity Survey (20%) and Public Voting (80%). Voting is open to all users with a valid meconnect account, is free of charge, and runs from 13 March 2026, 15:00 to 19 April 2026, 18:00. Each account may cast up to three votes per day, except on 19 April 2026 from 00:00 to 18:00, when unlimited voting is allowed. Top 10 Popularity Awards The final results for the Top 10 Most Popular Male and Female Artistes will be determined by a combination of Popularity Survey (20%) and Public Voting (80%). Voting is open to all users with a valid meconnect account, free of charge, and runs from 13 March 2026, 15:00 to 19 April 2026, 19:30. Each account can cast up to 10 votes per day for each award category, except on 19 April 2026 from 00:00 to 19:30, when unlimited voting is allowed for each category. The results were announced at the Star Awards 2026 Awards Ceremony on 19 April 2026. MYPICK! Award Categories The results for the MYPICK! Awards will be determined solely by public voting (100%). Voting is open to all users with a valid meconnect account, free of charge, and runs from 13 March 2026, 15:00 and has ended on 31 March 2026, 23:59. Each account can cast one vote per day for each award category. The results were announced during Star Awards 2026 – Backstage Live. The two categories are 100% by public voting and opened for voting from 13 March to 31 March 2026. An unlimited voting period will be available on 19 April. Chan Brothers Award Categories The final results for the Chan Brothers My Star Guide Award and Chan Brothers Favourite DJ Group will be determined 100% by public voting. Voting is open to all users with a valid meconnect account, free of charge, and runs from 13 March 2026, 15:00 and has ended on 31 March 2026, 23:59. Each account may cast one vote per day. The results were announced during the Star Awards 2026 – Walk of Fame and Backstage LIVE. Award presented by Bioskin The result were announced at the Star Awards 2026 – Walk Of Fame. Interactive Category The result were announced at the Star Awards 2026 – Backstage Live. Best Dressed Female Artiste: Ya Hui Best Dressed Male Artiste: Desmond Tan ==Judging Panels==

Programme eligibility criteria All entries for Star Awards 2026 must meet strict eligibility rules based on Mediacorp production, Chinese-language content, and a defined 2025 release window. • Programme Eligibility: Only Chinese-language programmes produced/commissioned by Mediacorp and released between 1 Jan–31 Dec 2025 qualify, with rules on episode count (≥50% airing or ≥26 episodes for long-running shows). • One-Time Qualification Rule: Each programme can qualify only once, even if its release spans across multiple years. • Category-Specific Requirements: Special rules apply (e.g. original songs must have lyrics, short-form ≤20 mins, microdramas ≤3 mins, radio shows ≥60 mins weekly for 2 months). • Performance Eligibility: Artistes must have lead/supporting roles or hosting duties (not guest), with stricter criteria for awards like Best Rising Star (≤5 years experience, no past nominations) and Young Talent (≤16 years old). ==References==