The Asian Academy Creative Awards (AACA) unveiled its list of winners for the Asia-Pacific region on Sept. 30, with Hong Kong broadcasters TVB and ViuTV collecting multiple honors and several Taiwanese productions also receiving top prizes. The regional winners will go on to compete for overall category awards, which will be presented Dec. 3 in Singapore.
The AACA recognizes excellence in television and streaming content across Asia. This year’s regional winners showcase the breadth of programming from drama series to documentaries.
Hong Kong Winners
TVB was the biggest winner in Hong Kong, capturing 13 of the territory’s 25 awards. According to a related report, the network’s acting talent was well represented, with stars including Sheh Si Nga (佘詩曼) and Chen Wai (陳煒) winning Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress.
ViuTV also made a strong showing, particularly in drama. Actor Wong Ho-yin won Best Actor for his leading role in “Turnaround Second Half” (翻盤下半場). The drama “The Wine Keeper” (存酒人) was named Best Drama, and its actor Lokman (楊樂文) earned Best Supporting Actor for his character Adam. Lokman’s performance had already drawn international attention this year, earning him a Best Supporting Actor nomination at the Busan International Film Festival’s 2026 Global OTT Awards.
In the factual category, “Dai Loong Fung” (大龍鳳), directed by Chan Hoi-pan and hosted by Lee Siu-han, won Best Documentary Series. Viu’s original drama “The Season” took home Best Original Streaming Program and Best Script.
Another Hong Kong broadcaster, HOY TV, received the award for Best Music/Dance Program for “Years Like Songs” (歲月如歌).
Taiwan Productions
Taiwanese entries also had a successful night. “The Wedding You Owe Me” (欠妳的那場婚禮), starring Zhang Xiaochuan and Su Huilun, won four awards: Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Drama, and Best Screenplay.
“If I Had Never Seen the Sun” (如果我不曾見過太陽) collected three awards – Best Supporting Actor, Best Director, and Best Sound. The dramedy “Tofu Mom” (豆腐媽媽) earned its lead Su Yanpei the Best Supporting Actress award.
“He Bairui’s Hell Love Song” (何百芮的地獄戀曲) won Best Comedy, Best Comedy Actor (Guo Shuyao), and Best Editing. The series “Smart Town” (聰明鎮), starring Leung Gigi, received Best Cinematography (Drama).
With the regional winners now selected, the industry awaits the final round of judging. The overall winners in each category will be announced at the awards gala in Singapore on Dec. 3, highlighting the best of Asian content that is increasingly competing on a global scale.
