Hong Kong broadcasting giant TVB has swept the regional competition at the 2026 Asian Academy Creative Awards, winning 13 national awards for the Hong Kong SAR. The accolades span categories from drama and news to reality and digital content, automatically qualifying the network for the Pan-Asian Grand Awards. The tally of 13 wins ranks among the strongest showings by a single broadcaster in the awards’ territorial history, highlighting TVB’s central role in Hong Kong’s media industry as competition from global streaming services intensifies.
AI Integration Drives Historic Wins
The most distinguished single project was the historical series Walk Through Historic Lands. The show broke new ground by embedding artificial intelligence into its storytelling and visual effects pipeline. This pioneering collaboration between the production team and the corporate brand communications department earned three awards: Best Infotainment Program, Best Visual Effects for Television or Feature Film, and Best Entertainment Program Host for Jessica Wong. The triple win underscores a broader industry shift, demonstrating that AI can serve as a transformative tool for factual programming, moving beyond simple automation to enhance narrative depth and visual spectacle.
Star Talent and Genre Diversity Shine
In the drama categories, Goddess of Justice highlighted TVB’s enduring star power. Charmaine Sheh was awarded Best Actress, while Rebecca Chan secured Best Supporting Actress. The network’s performance in reality and lifestyle programming was equally strong. The Airport Diary II won two awards, taking Best Branded Program and Best Theme Song for Cheung Yu-chun’s I Found My Way. Couple’s Lung was named Best Entertainment/Game/Quiz Show, and Demon Voice Group was recognized as Best Reality Program.
Digital Content and Specialist Prizes
TVB’s push into the digital space received significant validation. The AI-animated micro-series Employee Survival 101 won both Best Comedy and Best Short-Form Program, signaling the growing appetite for bite-sized, technologically innovative content. Other notable winners included the historical documentary The 80th Anniversary of the Victory of WWII: Invasion and Shared Glory (Best Single Documentary) and the Star of Hope 2025 Christmas campaign (Best Animation).
Summary of National Wins:
- Best Actress: Charmaine Sheh (Goddess of Justice)
- Best Supporting Actress: Rebecca Chan (Goddess of Justice)
- Best Host: Jessica Wong (Walk Through Historic Lands)
- Best Infotainment / Best VFX: Walk Through Historic Lands
- Best Branded Program / Best Theme Song: The Airport Diary II
- Best Comedy / Best Short-Form: Employee Survival 101
- Best Entertainment/Quiz: Couple’s Lung
- Best Reality Program: Demon Voice Group
- Best Single Documentary: 80th Anniversary of Victory of WWII
- Best Animation: Star of Hope 2025 Christmas Promo
Implications for the Asian Media Landscape
The 13 wins provide a strategic blueprint for legacy broadcasters adapting to the streaming era. TVB has successfully balanced traditional high-budget star vehicles with low-cost, high-impact AI experiments. This dual-track approach allows the network to maintain its core viewership while aggressively courting digital-first audiences. As these projects advance to the Pan-Asian Grand Awards, the industry will be watching TVB’s hybrid formula of heritage talent and technological innovation. The results suggest a clear path forward: the future of Asian television lies in fusing respected tradition with disruptive technology.
