HONG KONG — Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) on Tuesday announced the highly anticipated nominee list for the TVB Anniversary Awards 2025, confirming that the prestigious event will take place next January in Macau. The perennial contest for the coveted Best Actor and Best Actress trophies remains intensely competitive this year, highlighting both established stars and emerging talent in Hong Kong cinema and television.

The announcement, made at the TVB City complex in Tseung Kwan O, sets the stage for a dramatic showdown among industry heavyweights. The shift of the major awards ceremony to Macau next year marks a notable change in the event’s long-standing tradition.

Intense Competition for Best Actor Title

The Best Actor category features a strong field of nominees, showcasing performances across diverse genres. Veteran actor Roger Kwok enters the race with a nomination for his role in The Golden Forest. He faces stiff competition from Moses Chan, who secured nominations for two separate dramas, The Surgeon and The Enforcers.

Also vying for the top male prize is Bosco Wong, nominated for his performance in both The Enforcers and The Queen of News 2. The reigning Best Actor, Owen Cheung, is nominated for Forensic Heroes 12 and The Fatal Clue.

Adding a new generation flair to the list is young breakout actor Matthew Chu, recognized for his roles in Virtual Lover and The Rogue’s Inferno. Other notable nominees include Raymond Lam and Gordon Lam; the latter’s nomination for Forensic Heroes 12 marks his return to a TVB production after a 14-year hiatus. Early projections suggest Kwok, Gordon Lam, and Wong are current frontrunners based on industry buzz.

Best Actress Battle Features Reigning Champions

The Best Actress category is shaping up to be an equally captivating battle, primarily focused on two legendary leading ladies. Charmaine Sheh, who won the 2023 Best Actress award for her role as “Man姐” in The Queen of News, is nominated again for the same character in the sequel, The Queen of News 2.

Challenging Sheh is fellow award winner Jessica Hsuan, nominated for her roles in Beyond the Tower and The Enforcers. While both actresses are considered early favorites, industry analysts note that Hsuan’s two nominations—having roles in separate dramas—could potentially split her vote base, offering a minor advantage to Sheh. The key question remains whether Sheh can secure back-to-back victories portraying the same iconic character.

An unexpected contender in the Best Actress list is Ali Lee, who is nominated for her performance in The Sparrow Orchestra, despite her earlier departure from the network. Her inclusion underscores the breadth of talent recognized by the selection process, regardless of current contract status.

Key Nominees and Recognized Works:

• Best Actor Frontrunners: Roger Kwok (The Golden Forest), Gordon Lam (Forensic Heroes 12), Bosco Wong (The Enforcers).
• Best Actress Showdown: Charmaine Sheh (The Queen of News 2) vs. Jessica Hsuan (Beyond the Tower & The Enforcers).
• Emerging Star: Matthew Chu (Virtual Lover & The Rogue’s Inferno).

The TVB Anniversary Awards serve as the definitive measure of achievement in Hong Kong television, reflecting the creative and commercial success of network programming over the past year. The upcoming move to Macau provides a fresh backdrop for what is expected to be one of the most closely contested award seasons in recent memory. The full spectrum of nominees across all craft and performance categories is available on the TVB official website.