Hong Kong’s premier television awards ceremony, the TVB Anniversary Awards 2025, will relocate to Macao next January, organizers announced Tuesday as they unveiled the nominations across 12 coveted categories. The press conference spotlighted the competition for the top acting accolades, including defending Best Actor champion Owen Cheung, who is vying for another win, and actress Grace Chan, who has shifted focus to compete for the Best Host award.
The move marks a significant transition for the annual televised event, which traditionally takes place in Hong Kong, signaling a potential expansion of the broadcaster’s regional footprint.
Owen Cheung secured nominations for Best Actor and Best Television Song for his roles in the series The Murder’s Code and Forensic Heroes 12. During his nomination speech, Cheung humorously adopted the persona of a political campaigner, leveraging his potential win to promise benefits for colleagues. He pledged that if he clinches the Best Actor title again, the company cafeteria would offer two days of free chilled beverages—waiving the standard HK$2 up-charge—and an effort to increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations within the company premises.
When asked what reward he would offer viewers who vote for him, Cheung quipped, simply, “I’ll reward them by continuing to give them good shows to watch.”
The actor acknowledged the stiff competition this year, specifically naming veteran actor Bowie Lam and rising star Him Law as formidable contenders for the top acting prize. Cheung also expressed confidence in winning the Best Television Song category. Addressing recent critiques of performance art segments during the awards gala, Cheung defended younger artists, arguing that their willingness to perform live shows boldness, even if their skills require further refinement. “There is always room for improvement, but they deserve credit for stepping up,” he stated.
Meanwhile, Grace Chan expressed gratitude for her first-ever nomination in the Best Female Host category for her role in the lifestyle program 50 Dishes to Host At Home. Viewing the pivot from acting to hosting as a new career milestone, Chan emphasized the complementary nature of both roles. “Acting and hosting are mutually beneficial. This is a difficult challenge for me; it requires extensive preparation for every episode,” she said, adding that she was delighted to have been mentored by veteran food hosts Fat Mama and Li Jia Ding.
Chan playfully revealed that Fat Mama’s initial motivation for teaching her cooking skills was a hope that it would help her “marry sooner.” Chan noted that since she is now filming the second season and remains single, she clearly needs to redouble her efforts in the kitchen.
When asked if she aims to marry before Cheung, Chan responded, “Possibly! That’s hard to say, but I want to win this award before I marry. I want to become an all-around artist, and winning this award would complete that goal.”
Facing nominations that include powerhouse actresses like Charmaine Sheh and Jessica Hsuan for this year’s Best Actress award, Chan said the choice is incredibly difficult, but she expressed personal support for younger nominee Kelly Chen. “I want to give her encouragement, regardless of the outcome,” Chan concluded.
The TVB Anniversary Awards are scheduled to take place in Macao in January 2025, with organizers planning additional details on public participation and broadcast channels expected in the coming months. The event will spotlight the past year’s most impactful dramas, variety shows, and performances, cementing its status as a key date on the Asian entertainment calendar.