TVB Anniversary Awards 2020 - Nomination List

The TVB Anniversary Awards 2020 will take place on January 10. Here's the nomination list:

Best Actor
Lau Dan - Come Home Love: Lo and Behold

Eddie Cheung - Of Greed and Ants

Edwin Siu - Of Greed and Ants

Ben Wong - Of Greed and Ants

Matthew Ho - The Dripping Sauce

Raymond Wong - Forensic Heroes IV

Matt Yeung - Airport Strikers

Joel Chan - Brutally Young

Shaun Tam - Brutally Young

Hubert Wu - The Exorcist's Meter 2.0

Mark Ma - Life After Death

Moses Chan - Death By Zero

Wayne Lai - Death By Zero

Owen Cheung - Al Cappuccino 

Sammy Leung - Ratman to the Rescue

Chris Lai - Go! Go! Go! Operation C9

Him Law - The Witness

Willie Wai - The Witness

Raymond Lam - Line Walker: Bull Fight

Kenneth Ma - Line Walker: Bull Fight

Michael Miu - Line Walker: Bull Fight

Benjamin Yuen - Line Walker: Bull Fight

Vincent Wong - Legal Mavericks 2020

Joey Law - Hong Kong Love Stories

Best Actress

Mandy Lam - Come Home Love: Lo and Behold

Koni Lui - Come Home Love: Lo and Behold

Joyce Tang - Come Home Love: Lo and Behold

Jeannie Chan - Of Greed and Ants

Elaine Yiu - Of Greed and Ants

Rebecca Zhu - The Dripping Sauce

Alice Chan - Forensic Heroes IV

Selena Li - Forensic Heroes IV

Roxanne Tong - Airport Strikers

Shiga Lin - Life After Death

Priscilla Wong - Life After Death

Katy Kung - Death By Zero

Ali Lee - Death By Zero

Crystal Fung - Al Cappuccino 

Samantha Ko - Al Cappuccino 

Kelly Cheung - The Witness

Mandy Wong - Line Walker: Bull Fight

Sisley Choi - Legal Mavericks 2020

Favourite Female Character

Joyce Tang - Come Home Love: Lo and Behold

Jeannie Chan - Of Greed and Ants

Elaine Yiu - Of Greed and Ants

Rebecca Zhu - The Dripping Sauce

Sharon Chan - Forensic Heroes IV

Alice Chan - Forensic Heroes IV

Selena Li - Forensic Heroes IV

Regina Ho - Airport Strikers

Gloria Tang - Airport Strikers

Vivien Yeo - Brutally Young

Zoie Tam - The Exorcist's Meter 2.0

Yoyo Chen - Life After Death

Shiga Lin - Life After Death

Priscilla Wong - Life After Death

Elena Kong - Death By Zero

Ali Lee - Death By Zero

Angel Chiang - Al Cappuccino

Crystal Fung - Al Cappuccino 

Samantha Ko - Al Cappuccino 

Winki Lai - Al Cappuccino 

Kelly Cheung - The Witness

Pinky Cheung - The Witness

Sisley Choi - Line Walker: Bull Fight

Mandy Wong - Line Walker: Bull Fight

Katy Kung - Hong Kong Love Stories

Venus Wong - Hong Kong Love Stories

Favourite Male Character

Eddie Cheung - Of Greed and Ants

Edwin Siu - Of Greed and Ants

Matthew Ho - The Dripping Sauce

James Ng - The Dripping Sauce

Raymond Wong - Forensic Heroes IV

Matt Yeung - Airport Strikers

Joel Chan - Brutally Young

Shaun Tam - Brutally Young

Hubert Wu - The Exorcist's Meter 2.0

Mark Ma - Life After Death

Moses Chan - Death By Zero

Wayne Lai - Death By Zero

Owen Cheung - Al Cappuccino 

Brian Chu - Al Cappuccino 

John Chiang - Al Cappuccino 

Vincent Wong - Al Cappuccino 

Chris Lai - Go! Go! Go! Operation C9

Him Law - The Witness

Willie Wai - The Witness

Raymond Lam - Line Walker: Bull Fight

Kenneth Ma - Line Walker: Bull Fight

Michael Miu - Line Walker: Bull Fight

Benjamin Yuen - Line Walker: Bull Fight

Paul Chun - Legal Mavericks 2020

Joey Law - Hong Kong Love Stories

Best Supporting Actor

Tony Hung - Of Greed and Ants

Hugo Ng - The Dripping Sauce

James Ng - The Dripping Sauce

Fred Cheng - Forensic Heroes IV

Jonathan Cheung - Forensic Heroes IV

Bob Cheung - Forensic Heroes IV

Carlo Ng - Airport Strikers

Hugo Wong - Airport Strikers

Ram Chiang - The Exorcist's Meter 2.0

Stephen Wong - Life After Death

Timothy Cheng - Death By Zero

Brian Tse - Death By Zero

Brian Chu - Al Cappuccino 

Jack Hui - Al Cappuccino 

John Chiang - Al Cappuccino 

Henry Lee - Al Cappuccino 

Tsui Wing - Al Cappuccino 

Kent Cheng - Line Walker: Bull Fight

Benz Hui - Line Walker: Bull Fight

Wu Fung - Legal Mavericks 2020

King Lam - Hong Kong Love Stories

Jason Pai - Hong Kong Love Stories

Best Supporting Actress

Andrea So - Come Home Love: Lo and Behold

Lenna Yeung - The Dripping Sauce

Sharon Chan - Forensic Heroes IV

Roxanne Tong - Forensic Heroes IV

Gloria Tang - Airport Strikers

Moon Lau - The Exorcist's Meter 2.0

Zoie Tam - The Exorcist's Meter 2.0

Yoyo Chen - Life After Death

Amy Fan - Death By Zero

Kamen Kong - Death By Zero

Elena Kong - Death By Zero

Helena Law - Death By Zero

Angel Chiang - Al Cappuccino

Kelly Fu - Al Cappuccino 

Winki Lai - Al Cappuccino 

Pinky Cheung - The Witness

Mayanne Mak - Line Walker: Bull Fight

Lesley Chiang - Legal Mavericks 2020

Suet Nay - Legal Mavericks 2020

Mimi Kung - Hong Kong Love Stories

Most Improved Actress

Hera Chan, Angel Chiang, Regina Ho, Kamen Kong, Iris Lam, Bella Lam, Moon Lau, Tiffany Lau, Andrea So, Gloria Tang, Joey Thye

Most Improved Actor

Brian Chu, Arnold Kwok, Patrick Lam, Joey Law, Mark Ma, Ricco Ng, James Ng, Karl Ting, Brian Tse, Telford Wong, Dickson Yu

Best TV Partnership

Kenneth Ma, Hubert Wu - The Exorcist's Meter 2.0

Priscilla Wong, Shiga Lin, Yoyo Chen - Life After Death

Moses Chan, Timothy Cheng - Death By Zero

Wayne Lai, Elena Kong - Death By Zero

Vincent Wong, Owen Cheung, Brian Chu - Al Cappuccino 

Owen Cheung, Sisley Choi - Line Walker: Bull Fight

Maria Cordero, Luk Ho Ming - Good Cheap Eats 9

Pakho Chau, Benjamin Yuen - The PakhoBen Outdoor Show

Dodo Cheng, Fama - Do Did Eat

Elena Kong, Siu Sau Heung - Lady Cook

Liza Wang, Sammy Leung, Dickson Yu - Liza's Online

Steve Lee, Helen Tam - The Ahistoric Grandpa Cooking Show

Chris Lai, Sharon Chan - Happy Dinner Together

Best Series

Come Home Love: Lo and Behold

Of Greed and Ants

The Dripping Sauce

Forensic Heroes IV

Airport Strikers

Brutally Young

The Exorcist's Meter 2.0

Life After Death

Death By Zero

On-Lie Game

Al Cappuccino 

Ratman to the Rescue

Go! Go! Go! Operation C9

The Witness

Line Walker: Bull Fight

Legal Mavericks 2020

Hong Kong Love Stories

Best Theme Song

Best Host

Luk Ho Ming, Crystal Fung, Bella Lam, Joey Thye, Maggie Wong, Leonard Cheng - Young and Restless

Mayanne Mak, Crystal Fung, Bowie Cheung, Tiffany Lau, Regina Ho, Judy Kwong, Eunice Chan, Honey Ho, Sonya Chan - Sidewalk Scientist 

Nancy Sit, Raymond Cho, Fred Cheng, Kayee Tam - Cantopop at 50

Bob Cheung, Sammi Cheung - Neighborhood Treasures (Sr. 8)

Maria Cordero, Luk Ho Ming - Good Cheap Eats 9

Pakho Chau, Benjamin Yuen - The PakhoBen Outdoor Show

Dodo Cheng, Fama - Do Did Eat

Jack Wu, Kirby Lam, Phoebe Pang - How to Buy a House

Elena Kong, Siu Sau Heung - Lady Cook

Liza Wang, Sammy Leung, Dickson Yu - Liza's Online

Tony Hung - Life on the COVID Map

Telford Wong, Danny Hung, Nicklas Lam, Enson Lau, Antonio Ng - Homegrown Flavours

Steve Lee, Helen Tam - The Ahistoric Grandpa Cooking Show

Chris Lai, Sharon Chan - Happy Dinner Together

Amigo Chiu, Sammi Cheung - Bong Bong, Amigo!

Best Non-Drama Programme

Big City Shop, All Things Girl, Kids, Think Big, Scoop, Own Sweet Home, Young and Restless, Cantopop at 50, JSG Awards Presentation 2019, 2020 Fortune Show, Arabian Days & Nights, Neighborhood Treasures, Sidewalk Scientist Coronavirus Special, Solo Road Trip, Inspiring Journeys, Hipster Tour Spain & Portugal, My Life of Living Dangerously, The PakhoBen Outdoor Show, Do Did Eat, Homemade Therapy, Breathe in the Forest, Savoury Taiwan, How to Buy a House, Lady Cook, Liza's Online, Miss Hong Kong Pageant 2020, Solo World, Life on the COVID Map, Homegrown Flavours, The Ahistoric Grandpa Cooking Show, Taiwan Fun 101, Happy Dinner Together, Bong Bong, Amigo!, Europe Drive-In, The Locked Down Chefs Go Partying, 5G Rewrites Our Stories, TVB 53rd Anniversary Gala, Big Big Shopping Nite, Triumph in the Skies Contest, The Voice 2020

My Favourite TVB Drama - Malaysia

Ratman to the Rescue

Maidens United

Of Greed and Ants

The Dripping Sauce

Forensic Heroes IV

Airport Strikers

Brutally Young

The Exorcist's Meter 2.0

Flying Tiger II

Life After Death

Death By Zero

On-Lie Game

Al Cappuccino

Go! Go! Go! Operation C9

Love of a Forgotten Century

The Witness

Line Walker; Bull Fight

Legal Mavericks 2020

Hong Kong Love Stories

Come Home Love: Lo and Behold

My Favourite TVB Actor - Malaysia

Sammy Leung - Ratman to the Rescue

Eddie Cheung - Of Greed and Ants

Edwin Siu - Of Greed and Ants

Ben Wong - Of Greed and Ants

Matthew Ho - The Dripping Sauce

Raymond Wong - Forensic Heroes IV

Matt Yeung - Airport Strikers

Shaun Tam - Brutally Young

Joel Chan - Brutally Young

Hubert Wu - The Exorcist's Meter 2.0

Bosco Wong - Flying Tiger II

Ron Ng - Flying Tiger II

Mark Ma - Life After Death

Wayne Lai - Death By Zero

Moses Chan - Death By Zero

Owen Cheung - Al Cappuccino 

Chris Lai - Go! Go! Go! Operation C9

Kevin Cheng - Love of a Forgotten Century

Him Law - The Witness

Willie Wai - The Witness

Raymond Lam - Line Walker: Bull Fight

Michael Miu - Line Walker: Bull Fight

Kenneth Ma - Line Walker: Bull Fight

Benjamin Yuen - Line Walker: Bull Fight

Vincent Wong - Legal Mavericks 2020

Joey Law - Hong Kong Love Stories

Lau Dan - Come Home Love: Lo and Behold

My Favourite TVB Actress - Malaysia

Elaine Yiu - Of Greed and Ants

Jeannie Chan - Of Greed and Ants

Rebecca Zhu - The Dripping Sauce

Selena Li - Forensic Heroes IV

Alice Chan - Forensic Heroes IV

Roxanne Tong - Airport Strikers

Priscilla Wong - Life After Death

Shiga Lin - Life After Death

Ali Lee - Death By Zero

Katy Kung - Death By Zero

Samantha Ko - Al Cappuccino 

Crystal Fung - Al Cappuccino 

Kelly Cheung - The Witness

Mandy Wong - Line Walker: Bull Fight

Sisley Choi - Legal Mavericks 2020

Koni Lui - Come Home Love: Lo and Behold

Joyce Tang - Come Home Love: Lo and Behold

Mandy Lam - Come Home Love: Lo and Behold

Predictions for TVB Anniversary Awards 2019

My predictions for the TVB Anniversary Awards. See nomination list here.

Best Actor: Kenneth Ma (Big White Duel)

TVB can't possible justify giving Kenneth a fourth Favourite Male Character award and promoting someone else over him. This year should finally be Kenneth's turn. Will he have a shocked face when his name is announced?


Best Actress: Kara Hui (The Defected)

Selena Li would have been the likely winner if not for her lack of a contract. Kara deserves the award in her right and would be a safe choice, since no one will dispute her acting abilities over Selena's.


Favourite Male Character: Joel Chan (Barrack O'Karma)

A consolation prize for losing out on Best Actor, which is not bad for Joel's first leading role.


Favourite Female Character: Rebecca Zhu (Wonder Women)

The conventional guess would be Selena as consolation for losing Best Actress, but TVB can be very petty about contracts. TVB has made Rebecca a blackhorse winner before, so they could make her the surprise winner of the night again.


Best Supporting Actress: Samantha Ko (Barrack O'Karma)

TVB has been steadily promoting Samantha and giving her more leading roles, so they could give her this award in a year where the competition is weak and she participated in a popular drama.


Best Supporting Actor: Matthew Ho (Big White Duel)

Matthew is a rising star and with no strong candidates in this category this year, he has a chance at grabbing this award.


Most Improved Actress: Kelly Cheung

Kelly received praise for her performance in Big White Duel and has already been promoted to lead actress in two upcoming dramas.


Most Improved Actor: Karl Ting

Karl is the latest "fresh meat" at TVB and has received a lot of exposure on variety shows.


Favourite TV Partnership: Joel Chan and Selena Li (Barrack O'Karma)

The pairing is undoubtedly very popular and they are set to film a sequel, so Selena won't go home completely empty-handed.


Best Series: Big White Duel

While Barrack O'Karma was an unexpected hit, Big White Duel still bested it in ratings and was the bigger production, which TVB tends to favor for Best Series.


Best Theme Song: Can You Hear (Kayee Tam)

This year's beneficiary of endless loop effect (also known as the "越難越愛" effect).

TVB Anniversary Awards 2019 - Nomination List

The TVB Anniversary Awards 2019 will take place on January 12, 2020. Here is the nomination list:

Best Actor
Philip Keung - The Defected
Ben Wong - The Defected
Benjamin Yuen - The Defected
Matt Yeung - My Commissioned Lover
Roger Kwok - Big White Duel
Kenneth Ma - Big White Duel
Edwin Siu - Our Unwinding Ethos
Owen Cheung - Justice Bao: The First Year
Shaun Tam - Justice Bao: The First Year
Raymond Cho - Girlie Days
Johnson Lee - Girlie Days
Kent Cheng - My Life as Loan Shark
Chris Lai - My Life as Loan Shark
Joel Chan - Barrack O'Karma
Hugo Ng - Finding Her Voice
Jonathan Cheung - The Man Who Kills Troubles
Vincent Wong - The Man Who Kills Troubles
Pakho Chau - Wonder Women
Raymond Wong - Wonder Women
Tony Hung - Handmaidens United

Best Actress
Adia Chan - The Ghetto-Fabulous Lady
Sisley Choi - The Defected
Kara Hui - The Defected
Grace Wong - The Defected
Samantha Ko - My Commissioned Lover
Kelly Cheung - Big White Duel
Ali Lee - Big White Duel
Natalie Tong - Big White Duel
Alice Chan - As Time Goes By
Rosina Lam - Our Unwinding Ethos
Nancy Wu - Justice Bao: The First Year
Elaine Yiu - Justice Bao: The First Year
Kristal Tin - Girlie Days
Maggie Siu - My Life as Loan Shark
Mandy Wong - My Life as Loan Shark
Selena Li - Barrack O'Karma
Sharon Chan - The Man Who Kills Troubles
Rebecca Zhu - Wonder Women
Miriam Yeung - Wonder Women
Roxanne Tong - Handmaidens United

Favourite Male Character
Kalok Chow - Come Home Love: Lo and Behold
Jack Hui - Come Home Love: Lo and Behold
Ricco Ng - Come Home Love: Lo and Behold
Philip Keung - The Defected
Oscar Leung - The Defected
Ben Wong - The Defected
Benjamin Yuen - The Defected
Matthew Ho - Big White Duel
Roger Kwok - Big White Duel
Kenneth Ma - Big White Duel
Joey Law - Girlie Days
Joel Chan - Barrack O'Karma
Ram Chiang - Finding Her Voice
Chung King Fai - Finding Her Voice
Hugo Ng - Finding Her Voice
Savio Tsang - Finding Her Voice
Jonathan Cheung - The Man Who Kills Troubles
Vincent Wong - The Man Who Kills Troubles
Pakho Chau - Wonder Women
Raymond Wong - Wonder Women
Tony Hung - Wonder Women

Favourite Female Character
Mandy Lam - Come Home Love: Lo and Behold
Koni Lui - Come Home Love: Lo and Behold
Joyce Tang - Come Home Love: Lo and Behold
Kamen Kong - The Ghetto-Fabulous Lady
Sisley Choi - The Defected
Kara Hui - The Defected
Grace Wong - The Defected
Samantha Ko - My Commissioned Lover
Kelly Cheung - Big White Duel
Ali Lee - Big White Duel
Natalie Tong - Big White Duel
Rosina Lam - Our Unwinding Ethos
Elaine Yiu - Justice Bao: The First Year
Mandy Wong - My Life as Loan Shark
Selena Li - Barrack O'Karma
Mimi Kung - Finding Her Voice
Sharon Chan - The Man Who Kills Troubles
Alice Chan - Wonder Women
Rebecca Zhu - Wonder Women
Miriam Yeung - Wonder Women

Best Supporting Actress
Andrea So - Come Home Love: Lo and Behold
Dada Wong - I Bet Your Pardon
Jeannie Chan - The Ghetto-Fabulous Lady
Kamen Kong - The Ghetto-Fabulous Lady
Gloria Tang - The Defected
Ashley Chu - Big White Duel
Crystal Fung - Big White Duel
Stitch Yu - As Time Goes By
Angel Chiang - Our Unwinding Ethos
Moon Lau - Our Unwinding Ethos
Kelly Fu - Justice Bao: The First Year
Katy Kung - Justice Bao: The First Year
Iris Lam - Girlie Days
Claire Yiu - Girlie Days
Candice Chiu - Barrack O'Karma
Samantha Ko - Barrack O'Karma
Zoie Tam - Barrack O'Karma
Mimi Kung - Finding Her Voice
Toby Chan - Wonder Women
Jinny Ng - Wonder Women
Maggie Yiu - Wonder Women

Best Supporting Actor
Kalok Chow - Come Home Love: Lo and Behold
Stanley Cheung - Come Home Love: Lo and Behold
Ricco Ng - Come Home Love: Lo and Behold
Tsui Wing - The Ghetto-Fabulous Lady
Benz Hui - The Defected
Oscar Leung - The Defected
Max Cheung - The Defected
Ram Chiang - Big White Duel
Matthew Ho - Big White Duel
John Chiang - Big White Duel
Willie Wai - Big White Duel
William Chak - As Time Goes By
James Ng - My Life as Loan Shark
Bob Cheung - Barrack O'Karma
Jazz Lam - Barrack O'Karma
Lau Kong - Barrack O'Karma
Luk Wing Kuen - Barrack O'Karma
Savio Tsang - Finding Her Voice
Eric Li - The Man Who Kills Troubles
Stephen Wong - The Man Who Kills Troubles
Tony Hung - Wonder Women
Brian Tse - Handmaidens United

Most Improved Actress
Kelly Cheung, Kamen Kong, Iris Tam, Gloria Tang, Roxanne Tong

Most Improved Actor
Owen Cheung, Kalok Chow, Joey Law, Karl Ting, Telford Wong

Favourite TV Partnership
Jimmy Au, Kim Li - Come Home Love: Lo and Behold
Kalok Chow, Ricco Ng - Come Home Love: Lo and Behold
Mandy Lam, Jack Hui - Come Home Love: Lo and Behold
Owen Cheung, Stanley Cheung - Come Home Love: Lo and Behold
Benjamin Yuen, Oscar Leung - The Defected
Kenneth Ma, Roger Kwok - Big White Duel
Joel Chan, Selena Li - Barrack O'Karma
Steve Lee, Helen Tam - The Ahistoric Grandpa Cooking Show
Luk Ho Ming, Crystal Fung, Louisa Mak - Young and Restless
Maria Cordero, Luk Ho Ming - Good Cheap Eats 8
Mayanne Mak, Edmond Hui, Joey Thye, Eric Tang - Cantoxicating
Benjamin Yuen, Matt Yeung - All Work No Pay Holidays
Judy Kwong, Kandy Wong, Maggie Wong - Yummy Hunters
Tony Hung, Priscilla Wong - Here We Go Again
Dodo Cheng, Fama - Dodo Midnight Quests

Best Series
Come Home Love: Lo and Behold
I Bet Your Pardon
My Ghetto-Fabulous Lady
The Defected
My Commissioned Lover
Big White Duel
As Time Goes By
Our Unwinding Ethos
Justice Bao: The First Year
Girlie Days
My Life as Loan Shark
Barrack O'Karma
Finding Her Voice
The Man Who Kills Troubles
Wonder Women
Handmaidens United

Best Theme Song
The Legend of Dugu - "Walk Alone" (Shiga Lin)
The Legend of Hao Lan - "Heart is Unwilling" (Hana Kuk)
I Bet Your Pardon - "Hollywood Has a Big Con Artist" (Jackson Wang)
The Ghetto-Fabulous Lady - "Secretly Love Me" (Jinny Ng), "Have Me, Will Have You" (Adia Chan)
The Defected - "Stonehearted" (Fred Cheng), "Steel Has Tears" (Hana Kuk), "I Remember" (Jinny Ng)
Come Home Love: Lo and Behold - "Happy Courier" (Lo and Behold Cast)
The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber - "Gain and Lose with a Smile" (Brian Tse), "You are the World" (Hana Kuk)
My Commissioned Lover - "Embrace Lover" (Hubert Wu)
The Family - "Lucky One" (Johnny Ku)
Big White Duel - "Choose Kindness" (Fred Cheng), "Begin Without You" (Hana Kuk), "Can You Hear" (Kayee Tam)
As Time Goes By - "Having You is Good" (Kayee Tam, Auston Lam, Alvin Ng)
Our Unwinding Ethos - "Legend" (Auston Lam)
Justice Bao: The First Year - "Bright Moon" (Joey Yung)
Girlie Days - "Youthful Times" (Daniel Chau), "Wind and Rain from that Day" (Andy Ho)
My Life as Loan Shark - "Neighbourhood Finance Man" (James Ng), "Priceless Love" (Jinny Ng)
Barrack O'Karma - "Take Care Tonight" (Kayee Tam), "Take Care Tonight"(Mandarin) (Vivian Koo)
Finding Her Voice - "Santa Lucia" (Bear Music Children's Choir), "I Will Miss Him" (Stephanie Ho), "You Are More Important Than Me" (Hugo Ng)
The Man Who Kills Troubles - "Heaven Knows" (Andy Leung, On Chan), "Cannot Afford Love" (Vincent Wong)
Legend of the Phoenix - "Flying Against the Light" (Hana Kuk)
Wonder Women - "Marry to Love" (Miriam Yeung), "Allow Love to Fly High" (Pakho Chau), "Break Up Before Dawn" (Joey Thye), "Every Love is Wrong" (Jinny Ng)
Queen Dugu - "I am Strong for Me" (Vivian Koo)
Handmaidens United - "Want to be Brave Once" (Kayee Tam)

Best Host
Steve Lee, Helen Tam - The Ahistoric Grandpa Cooking Show
Wu Fung, Sharon Chan, Fred Cheng, Kayee Tam - Cantopop at 50
Liza Wang, Sammy Leung, William So, Dickson Yu - Liza's Online
Maria Cordero, Luk Ho Ming - Good Cheap Eats
Chris Lai - A Chef and a Gentleman
Judy Kwong, Kandy Wong, Maggie Wong - Yummy Hunters
Tony Hung, Priscilla Wong - Here We Go Again
Dodo Cheng, Fama - Dodo Midnight Quests
Janis Chan - Faraway Brides
Sammy Leung, Mayanne Mak, Jinny Ng, Karl Ting - Sammy On the Go

Best Non-Drama Programme
Scoop, Cantopop at 50, Own Sweet Home, Fun Abroad, Young and Restless, eSports Central, The Ahistoric Grandpa Cooking Show, Dancing for a Reason, Feng Shui for the New Year, A Blissful Life, Cantoxicating, Homegrown Flavours, Big Big Bay, Baby Matters, Liza's Online, Midlife Classes, Good Cheap Eats, Think You Know Kansai?, Mom No Easy, Wishful Living, I Go To School By Bike, Hong Kong All You Get, Hana Kuk Special, Mom on the Run, A Chef and a Gentleman, Bazaar Carnivals, Fluffie Sarena, Do Did Eat, Holland Fun, All Work No Pay Holidays, Sir Ben Prop. Guide, Yummy Hunters, 12 Summers, Inter Inter Intergen, All Things Girl, Aged Not Old, The Guy Next Door, Here We Go Again, Faraway Brides, Inspiring Journeys, Portuguese Around the World, Do Do Midnight Quests, Sammy on the Go, JSG Awards Presentation 2018, Miss Chinese International Pageant 2019, Community Chest Charity Show 2019, Sing Hong Kong Concert, Miss Hong Kong Pageant 2019, TVB 52nd Anniversary Gala, Tung Wah Charity Gala 2019

Predictions for TVB Anniversary Awards 2018

Here are my thoughts and picks for TVB Anniversary Awards 2018. The full nomination list is here.

Best Actor


Prediction: Dicky Cheung (The Learning Curve of a Warlord)
My Pick: Dicky Cheung (The Learning Curve of a Warlord)

Yes, The Learning Curve of a Warlord hasn't aired yet. No, it doesn't matter because (1) fans will vote for who they want anyways, and (2) it's adorable that you think TVB hasn't already decided who will win. I think TVB will pull a Dayo here and give this to Dicky because there really isn't much choice. They completely snubbed Steven Ma from a nomination and Benjamin Yuen - the other hot favourite - was nominated for Another Era instead of Stealing Seconds (his winning role in Malaysia and Singapore).


Best Actress


Prediction: Mandy Wong (Threesome)
My Pick: Mandy Wong (Threesome)

Can Mandy pull a three-peat? Yes. I'm not convinced that TVB will give it to Alice Chan over Mandy, and Ali Lee is not ready for the TV Queen mantle. Plus, Mandy truly is deserving of Best Actress for an extraordinary performance in Threesome. Selena Li is a dark horse candidate and did well in Succession War, but she will have to wait at least one more year.


Favourite Male Character


Prediction: Benjamin Yuen (Stealing Seconds)
My Pick: Ruco Chan (Succession War)

The fact that Benjamin was nominated for Stealing Seconds in this category, but not in Best Actor, is all the more telling that TVB wants to give him this award and not Best Actor. If he wins, Benjamin will join Kenneth Ma and Raymond Lam as two-time winners of this award and zero-time winners of Best Actor.


Favourite Female Character


Prediction: Ali Lee (Who Wants a Baby?)
My Pick: Mandy Wong (Threesome)

Ali's character was undeniably well-liked by audiences and this would be an appropriate award for her. Mandy could take home this award too, but there isn't much marginal benefit of giving her another award on top of three TV Queen titles. Unfortunately for Alice Chan, her drama aired too early and her momentum appears to have faded.


Best Supporting Actor


Prediction: Tsui Wing (Who Wants a Baby?)
My Pick: Jonathan Cheung (Succession War)

This category is usually a toss-up among several deserving candidates. There hasn't been a two-time winner in this category, so that could knock out past winners (Louis Yuen, Willie Wai, Joel Chan, Raymond Cho). I don't really know who to pick, but if it's anyone's "turn", it should be Tsui Wing. He's been a solid supporting actor for years and it would be great if he got some recognition.


Best Supporting Actress


Prediction: Mandy Lam (Come Home Love: Lo and Behold)
My Pick: Stephanie Ho (Succession War)

If Best Supporting Actor was a struggle for me to make a pick, I'm just throwing darts for Best Supporting Actress. Mandy was a favourite last year and even made it to the top five. The competition is virtually non-existent this year, so this is her best chance to win.


Most Improved Actor


Prediction: Matthew Ho
My Pick: Matthew Ho

Matthew is riding high from his popularity from the recently aired Life on the Line. I think he will edge out Owen Cheung, who didn't have any dramas air this year.


Most Improved Actress


Prediction: Roxanne Tong
My Pick: Gloria Tang

This award should be renamed "Most Improved from Absolute Crap" for this group of nominees. Roxanne is the most established of the bunch. TVB wants to give this to Louisa Mak so badly (they even gave her a Best Actress nomination), but she's only been acting since last year, so it seems too soon to give it her. I still remember the absolutely unwatchable debut of Gloria Tang in The Ultimate Addiction. She has come a long way since then and would actually fit the definition of "Most Improved".


Favourite TV Partnership


Prediction: Matthew Ho, Joey Law, Arnold Kwok, Bob Cheung (Life on the Line)
My Pick: Edwin Siu and Raymond Cho (Two Men in a Kitchen).

My second pick to win would be Edwin and Raymond, but they already won last year and there isn't any reason why TVB needs to give a pork award to either of them. The Life on the Line "F4" was well-liked by audiences and this would give TVB a chance to promote them, like the former "S4".


Best Series


Prediction: Deep in the Realm of Conscience
My Pick: Succession War

Deep in the Realm of Conscience tied with Life on the Line for highest viewership among TVB productions, but Deep was the bigger production with the bigger cast and a "golden" producer. I think Succession War was one of the best written series this year, but it got poor ratings, so it will hardly even be considered for Best Series.


Best Theme Song


Prediction: A Hana Kuk song
My Pick: "Unique" by Miriam Yeung (Threesome)

Hana Kuk is the new Jinny Ng, so she will probably win, but I honestly can't tell which song is which. Miriam Yeung's song for Threesome was my favourite because, well, she's Miriam. And there's no denying that she is leagues above those Voice "singers". Nancy Wu's theme song for Deep in the Realm of Conscience was also on repeat a lot for me. I was impressed by how Nancy was able to carry the power of the song, considering how she's not even a singer.

TVB Anniversary Awards 2018 - Nomination List

The nomination list for TVB Anniversary Awards 2018, which will take place on December 16.

I will post my thoughts and reactions about the nomination list later. In the meantime, feel free to left a comment with your thoughts below!

Best Actor
Lau Kong - The Forgotten Valley
Raymond Wong - Apple-colada
Wayne Lai - Daddy Cool
Carlos Chan - Daddy Cool
Kenneth Ma - Deep in the Realm of Conscience
Edwin Siu - Deep in the Realm of Conscience
Ruco Chan - Succession War
Chris Lai - Who Wants a Baby?
Shaun Tam - The Stunt
Roger Kwok - Another Era
Benjamin Yuen - Another Era
Pakho Chau - Another Era
Joe Ma - Life on the Line
Matthew Ho - Life on the Line
Ben Wong - OMG, Your Honour
Eddie Kwan - OMG, Your Honour
Vincent Wong - Fist Fight
Matt Yeung - Fist Fight
Dicky Cheung - The Learning Curve of a Warlord
Tony Hung - The Learning Curve of a Warlord

Best Actress
Louisa So - The Forgotten Valley
Grace Chan - The Forgotten Valley
Mandy Wong - Threesome
Eliza Sam - Apple-colada
Rosina Lam - Daddy Cool
Natalie Tong - Stealing Seconds
Nancy Wu - Deep in the Realm of Conscience
Alice Chan - Deep in the Realm of Conscience
Selena Li - Succession War
Elaine Yiu - Succession War
Ali Lee - Who Wants a Baby?
Tavia Yeung - Another Era
Niki Chow - Another Era
Moon Lau - Life on the Line
Grace Wong - OMG, Your Honour
Louisa Mak - OMG, Your Honour
Rebecca Zhu - Fist Fight
Sisley Choi - The Learning Curve of a Warlord

Favourite Male Character
Wayne Lai - Daddy Cool
Carlos Chan - Daddy Cool
Benjamin Yuen - Stealing Seconds
Kenneth Ma - Deep in the Realm of Conscience
Edwin Siu - Deep in the Realm of Conscience
Ruco Chan - Succession War
Shaun Tam - Succession War
Chris Lai - Who Wants a Baby?
Pakho Chau - Another Era
Joe Ma - Life on the Line
Matthew Ho - Life on the Line
Ben Wong - OMG, Your Honour
Eddie Kwan - OMG, Your Honour
Oscar Leung - OMG, Your Honour
Hugo Wong - OMG, Your Honour
Vincent Wong - Fist Fight
Matt Yeung - Fist Fight
Hubert Wu - Wife Interrupted
Dicky Cheung - The Learning Curve of a Warlord
Tony Hung - The Learning Curve of a Warlord

Favourite Female Character
Joyce Tang - Come Home Love: Lo and Behold
Rebecca Zhu - The Forgotten Valley
Mandy Wong - Threesome
Grace Chan - Birth of a Hero
Crystal Fung - Apple-colada
Rosina Lam - Daddy Cool
Natalie Tong - Stealing Seconds
Nancy Wu - Deep in the Realm of Conscience
Alice Chan - Deep in the Realm of Conscience
Selena Li - Succession War
Elaine Yiu - Succession War
Ali Lee - Who Wants a Baby?
Samantha Ko - Who Wants a Baby?
Gloria Tang - Another Era
Kelly Cheung - Life on the Line
Grace Wong - OMG, Your Honour
Kamen Kong - Fist Fight
Moon Lau - Wife Interrupted
Sisley Choi - The Learning Curve of a Warlord

Best Supporting Actor
Jimmy Au - Come Home Love: Lo and Behold
Louis Yuen - The Forgotten Valley
John Chiang - Birth of a Hero
Jazz Lam - Apple-colada
Andrew Yuen - Apple-colada
Willie Wai - Deep in the Realm of Conscience
Savio Tsang - Deep in the Realm of Conscience
Joel Chan - Succession War
Jonathan Cheung - Succession War
Tsui Wing - Who Wants a Baby?
Wu Fung - Another Era
Karl Ting - Another Era
Joey Law - Life on the Line
Arnold Kwok - Life on the Line
Bob Cheung - Life on the Line
Oscar Leung - OMG, Your Honour
Hugo Wong - OMG, Your Honour
Jackson Lai - OMG, Your Honour
Telford Wong - Wife Interrupted
Raymond Cho - The Learning Curve of a Warlord

Best Supporting Actress
Joyce Tang - Come Home Love: Lo and Behold
Mandy Lam - Come Home Love: Lo and Behold
Zoie Tam - The Forgotten Valley
Crystal Fung - Apple-colada
Kamen Kong - Apple-colada
Elvina Kong - Daddy Cool
Jacqueline Wong - Deep in the Realm of Conscience
Susan Tse - Deep in the Realm of Conscience
Akina Hong - Deep in the Realm of Conscience
Stephanie Ho - Succession War
Angelina Lo - Who Wants a Baby?
Samantha Ko - Who Wants a Baby?
Gloria Tang - Another Era
Jeannie Chan - Life on the Line
Kelly Cheung - Life on the Line
Pinky Cheung - Life on the Line
Kirby Lam - OMG, Your Honour
Tiffany Lau - Fist Fight
Toby Chan - Fist Fight
Vivien Yeo - The Learning Curve of a Warlord

Most Improved Actor
Owen Cheung, Matthew Ho, Luk Ho Ming, Karl Ting, Hubert Wu

Most Improved Actress
Kelly Cheung, Crystal Fung, Louisa Mak, Gloria Tang, Roxanne Tong

Favourite TV Partnership
Jimmy Au, Kim Li - Come Home Love: Lo and Behold
Mandy Lam, Jack Hui - Come Home Love: Lo and Behold
Benjamin Yuen, Pakho Chau, Gloria Tang - Another Era
Matthew Ho, Joey Law, Arnold Kwok, Bob Cheung - Life on the Line
Bob Lam, Oscar Leung, Ricky Fan, Jonathan Wong, Penny Chan - Big Boys Club
Nancy Sit, Michael Lai, Sharon Chan, Jack Wu - Cantopop at 50
Luk Ho Ming, Crystal Fung, Louisa Mak - Young and Restless
Maria Cordero, Luk Ho Ming - Good Cheap Eats 7
Sisley Choi, Dickson Yu - Fantastic Myanmar
Edwin Siu, Raymond Cho - Two Men in a Kitchen

Best Series
All TVB produced series that aired this year from The Forgotten Valley to The Learning Curve of a Warlord, including Come Hone Love: Lo and Behold, Threesome, and Wife Interrupted. It does not include Flying Tiger or Mainland productions.

Best Theme Song
Come Home Love: Lo and Behold - "In My Heart" (Jacqueline Wong)
The Forgotten Valley - "Half the Sky" (Bianca Wu)
Watch Out Boss - "Finding a Reason to Leave You" (Jinny Ng)
Threesome - "Unique" (Miriam Yeung)
Birth of a Hero - "Love is Endless" (Auston Lam)
Apple-colada - "Wandering Adventures With You" (Kayee Tam)
Daddy Cool - "Defying Heaven" (Fred Cheng)
Stealing Seconds - "Most Unforgettable Day" (Hubert Wu), "Back to the Past" (Hana Kuk)
The Taxorcist Sidequel - "Flower Forest" (Kayee Tam), "Predestined" (Yeung Chiu Hoi)
Fire of Eternal Love - "Listen to Snow Weep" (Hana Kuk)
Deep in the Realm of Conscience - "No Regrets, No Qualms" (Nancy Wu), "Moths Pounce on Fire" (Hana Kuk), "Bright Moon and Ocean" (Steven Ma/Nancy Wu)
Cooking Beauties - "You are Forever Young" (Jessica Law)
Succession War - "Regretful Separation" (Ruco Chan)
Who Wants a Baby? - "Having You" (Kayee Tam)
No Love Left in Tainan - "Story that Has Not Begun" (Joey Thye)
Story of Yanxi Palace - "Impermanent Year" (Jinny Ng)
The Stunt - "Belief" (Fred Cheng), "Lonely" (Kayee Tam)
The Secret Dragon in the Abyss - "No Regrets in This Life" (Hubert Wu)
Another Era - "Utopia" (Hubert Wu), "Only Want to Be With You Again" (Hana Kuk), "Why Did You Betray Me" (Jinny Ng)
Life on the Line - "Fearless Shoulder" (Fred Cheng), "Never Spoken About" (Hana Kuk), "WIshing We Live Forever" (Hana Kuk)
OMG, Your Honour - "Rationality and Sensibility" (Hubert Wu), "Naive in Love" (Grace Wong), "Nocturne Chapter 17" (Jonathan Wong)
Fist Fight - "Extraordinary" (Vincent Wong), "Don't Be Afraid" (Hana Kuk)
Wife Interrupted - "Take Risk for Love" (Hubert Wu), "Too Hard to Begin" (Hubert Wu), "Repeat Love Once" (Alvin Ng)
The Learning Curve of a Warlord - "Utterly Fearless" (Dicky Cheung), "Honeymoon" (Dicky Cheung)

Best Host
Luk Ho Ming, Crystal Fung, Louisa Mak - Young and Restless
Jarvis Chow - Think You Know Tokyo?
Dodo Cheng, Fama - Do Did Eat
Maria Cordero, Luk Ho Ming - Good Cheap Eats 7
Edwin Siu, Bob Lam, Owen Cheung - Cooking Beauties
Edwin Siu, Raymond Cho - Two Men in a Kitchen
Sammy Leung, Mayanne Mak, Jinny Ng, Karl Ting - Sammy On The Go
Gigi Wong - Eating Well with Madam Wong 4
Janis Chan - Faraway Brides 2
Kristal Tin - Pretty Forty

Best Non-Drama Programme
Sidewalk Scientist, Fun Abroad, Cantopop at 50, Young and Restless, CNY Shopping List, Better Be Right, Miss Chinese International Pageant 2018, Feng Shui for the New Year, New Year is a Game, Through Thick and Thin, Midnight Banquets, Big Big Beauty, Homegrown Flavours, Think You Know Tokyo?, Do Did Eat, Leo Ku Special, Battle for the Exorcist's Meter, Nano Abode, The Taxorcist Sidequel, Planet Earth II, Homemade Therapy, Good Cheap Eats 7, Fantastic Myanmar, Cooking Beauties, Once Upon a Time in Tiny Hong Kong, A Father's Confession, Sir Ben Prop Guide, Scene of the Accident, Bazaar Carnivals 4, What's Up Taipei?, Big Big Channel 1st Anniversary All Star Gala, Two Men in a Kitchen, No Love Left in Tainan, Sammy On The Go, Miss Hong Kong Pageant 2018, Love Travel With High Speed Rail, Eating Well with Madam Wong 4, Neighborhood Gourmet 5, Nancy & Friends at 60, Big Big Bay, Story of Yanxi Palace Special, Faraway Brides 2, Du Du Shoryudo, Eat Well Mom, The X Factor of Joy, TVB Anniversary Gala, Pretty Forty, Roaming Siblings, Age No More

Predictions for TVB Anniversary Awards 2017

Here are my predictions for the TVB Anniversary Awards, to be held on January 21. Full nomination list here.


Best Actor: Vincent Wong (Legal Mavericks)


Best Actress: Jessica Hsuan (The Unfair Lady)


Favourite Male Character: Kenneth Ma (The Exorcist's Meter)


Favourite Female Character: Moon Lau (The Exorcist's Meter)


Best Supporting Actress: Elaine Yiu (The Unholy Alliance)


Best Supporting Actor: Jimmy Au (The Unholy Alliance)


Most Improved Actor: Owen Cheung


Most Improved Actress: Jacqueline Wong


Favourite TV Partnership: Ruco Chan and Nancy Wu (The Unholy Alliance)


Best Series: Line Walker: The Prelude


Global Netizens' Favourite Series: Legal Mavericks

Best Theme Song: "Forget Myself" by Hana Kuk (Line Walker: The Prelude)

Best Host: Dodo Cheng, Fama, Kenneth Ma, Edwin Siu, Priscilla Wong (Dodo Goes Shopping 2)

Best Non-Drama Programme: Cantopop at 50

TVB Anniversary Awards 2017 Nomination List

This year's TVB Anniversary Awards will be held on January 21. The full nomination list is here:

Best Actor
Tony Hung (Recipes to Live By)
Wayne Lai (May Fortune Smile on You)
Ben Wong (Tiger Mom Blues)
Gallen Lo (Provocateur)
Eddie Cheung (The No-No Girl)
Frankie Lam (My Unfair Lady)
Vincent Wong (Legal Mavericks)
Raymond Cho (A General, A Scholar and A Eunuch)
Edwin Siu (A General, A Scholar and A Eunuch)
Ruco Chan (The Unholy Alliance)
Chris Lai (The Tofu War)
Pakho Chau (Line Walker: The Prelude)
Michael Miu (Line Walker: The Prelude)
Benjamin Yuen (Line Walker: The Prelude)
Roger Kwok (Oh My Grad)
Kenneth Ma (The Exorcist's Meter)
Bobby Au-Yeung (My Ages Apart)
Moses Chan (My Ages Apart)
Ha Yu (Heart of Greed 3)
Bosco Wong (Heart of Greed 3)

Best Actress
Rosina Lam (Burning Hands)
Sharon Chan (Tiger Mom Blues)
Elena Kong (Tiger Mom Blues)
Kristal Tin (Destination Nowhere)
Jacqueline Wong (Provocateur)
Adia Chan (The No-No Girl)
Jessica Hsuan (My Unfair Lady)
Natalie Tong (My Unfair Lady)
Sisley Choi (Legal Mavericks)
Nina Paw (The Unholy Alliance)
Nancy Wu (The Unholy Alliance)
Nancy Sit (The Tofu War)
Roxanne Tong (The Tofu War)
Priscilla Wong (Line Walker: The Prelude)
Mandy Wong (Nothing Special Force)
Ali Lee (My Ages Apart)
Louise Lee (Heart of Greed 3)
Susanna Kwan (Heart of Greed 3)
Michelle Yim (Heart of Greed 3)
Eliza Sam (Heart of Greed 3)

Favourite Male Character
Tony Hung (Recipes to Live By)
Ben Wong (Tiger Mom Blues)
Raymond Wong (Married But Available)
Eddie Cheung (The No-No Girl)
Frankie Lam (My Unfair Lady)
Vincent Wong (My Unfair Lady)
Andrew Yuen (My Unfair Lady)
Natalis Chan (Bet Hur)
Edwin Siu (A General, A Scholar and A Eunuch)
Raymond Cho (A General, A Scholar and A Eunuch)
Jimmy Au (The Unholy Alliance)
Ruco Chan (The Unholy Alliance)
Jonathan Cheung (The Tofu War)
Chris Lai (The Tofu War)
Pakho Chau (Line Walker: The Prelude)
Michael Miu (Line Walker: The Prelude)
Benjamin Yuen (Line Walker: The Prelude)
Kenneth Ma (The Exorcist's Meter)
Hubert Wu (The Exorcist's Meter)
Bobby Au-Yeung (My Ages Apart)
Moses Chan (My Ages Apart)
Bosco Wong (Heart of Greed 3)

Favourite Female Character
Elena Kong (Tiger Mom Blues)
Kristal Tin (Destination Nowhere)
Koni Lui (Come Home Love: Lo and Behold)
Jessica Hsuan (My Unfair Lady)
Samantha Ko (My Unfair Lady)
Natalie Tong (My Unfair Lady)
Sisley Choi (Legal Mavericks)
Tracy Chu (Legal Mavericks)
Rebecca Zhu (A General, A Scholar and A Eunuch)
Nina Paw (The Unholy Alliance)
Nancy Wu (The Unholy Alliance)
Elaine Yiu (The Unholy Alliance)
Nancy Sit (The Tofu War)
Roxanne Tong (The Tofu War)
Priscilla Wong (Line Walker: The Prelude)
Moon Lau (The Exorcist's Meter)
Susan Tse (The Exorcist's Meter)
Mandy Wong (The Exorcist's Meter)
Ali Lee (My Ages Apart)
Susanna Kwan (Heart of Greed 3)
Louise Lee (Heart of Greed 3)
Michelle Yim (Heart of Greed 3)
Eliza Sam (Heart of Greed 3)

Best Supporting Actress
Stephanie Ho (Recipes to Live By)
Kaman Kong (Tiger Mom Blues)
Mandy Lam (Come Home Love: Lo and Behold)
Joyce Tang (Come Home Love: Lo and Behold)
Kelly Fu (Married But Available)
Vivien Yeo (My Dearly Sinful Mind)
Eileen Yeow (The No-No Girl)
Samantha Ko (My Unfair Lady)
Zoie Tam (My Unfair Lady)
Toby Chan (Legal Mavericks)
Tracy Chu (Legal Mavericks)
Rebecca Zhu (A General, A Scholar and A Eunuch)
Grace Wong (A General, A Scholar and A Eunuch)
Harriet Yeung (A General, A Scholar and A Eunuch)
Elena Kong (The Unholy Alliance)
Elaine Yiu (The Unholy Alliance)
Alice Chan (Line Walker: The Prelude)
Susan Tse (The Exorcist's Meter)
Katy Kung (My Ages Apart)
Sharon Chan (Heart of Greed 3)

Best Supporting Actor
Hugo Ng (Burning Hands)
Matthew Ho (Tiger Mom Blues)
King Kong (Destination Nowhere)
James Ng (Destination Nowhere)
Mark Ma (Come Home Love: Lo and Behold)
Fred Cheng (Provocateur)
Matt Yeung (My Dearly Sinful Mind)
Max Cheung (My Unfair Lady)
Chris Lai (My Unfair Lady)
Andrew Yuen (My Unfair Lady)
Owen Cheung (Legal Mavericks)
Timothy Cheng (A General, A Scholar and A Eunuch)
John Chiang (A General, A Scholar and A Eunuch)
Jimmy Au (The Unholy Alliance)
Joel Chan (The Unholy Alliance)
Samuel Kwok (The Unholy Alliance)
Carlo Ng (The Unholy Alliance)
Benz Hui (Line Walker: The Prelude)
Brian Tse (Line Walker: The Prelude)
Kenny Wong (Line Walker: The Prelude)
Ram Chiang (The Exorcist's Meter)
Anthony Ho (The Exorcist's Meter)
Hugo Wong (The Exorcist's Meter)
Hubert Wu (The Exorcist's Meter)
Louis Yuen (Heart of Greed 3)

Most Improved Actor
Owen Cheung, Matthew Ho, Luk Ho Ming, Hugo Wong, Hubert Wu, Matt Yeung

Most Improved Actress
Rebecca Zhu, Samantha Ko, Mayanne Mak, Zoie Tam, Roxanne Tong, Jacqueline Wong

Best Series
All TVB series aired since the last Anniversary Awards, from Rogue Emperor to Heart of Greed 3, including Come Hone Love: Lo and Behold, Legal Mavericks and Nothing Special Force.

Global Netizens' Favourite Series
All TVB series aired since the last Anniversary Awards, from Rogue Emperor to Heart of Greed 3, including Come Hone Love: Lo and Behold, Legal Mavericks and Nothing Special Force.

Favourite TV Partnership
Vincent Wong, Natalie Tong (My Unfair Lady)
Vincent Wong, Owen Cheung (Legal Mavericks)
Edwin Siu, Raymond Cho, Matthew Ho (A General, A Scholar and A Eunuch)
Ruco Chan, Nancy Wu (The Unholy Alliance)
Joel Chan, Elaine Yiu (The Unholy Alliance)
Moses Chan, Jessica Hsuan (Line Walker: The Prelude)
Benjamin Yuen, Priscilla Wong, Pahko Chau (Line Walker: The Prelude)

Kenneth Ma, Hubert Wu (The Exorcist's Meter)

Ha Yu, Louise Lee (Heart of Greed 3)

Maria Cordero, Luk Ho Ming (Good Cheap Eats 6)

Benjamin Yuen, Matt Yeung (All Work No Pay Holidays)

Myolie Wu, Nancy Wu, Mandy Wong, Selena Li, Elaine Yiu, Paisley Wu (The Sisterhood Traveling Gang)

Dodo Cheng, Fama (Dodo Goes Shopping 2)

Wayne Lai, Edwin Siu, Raymond Wong, Raymond Cho (Dickies On Tour)

Best Theme Song

Rogue Emperor - "Four Sides" (Hoffman Cheng), "Heart Warm" (Kenneth Ma, Niki Chow), "Cheers" (Hoffman Cheng, Ronald Law, Yao Bin)
Recipes to Live By - "Taste Bestowed by Heaven" (Maria Cordero)
May Fortune Smile On You - "The God of Fortune Has Arrived" (Wayne Lai and co-stars)
Princess Weiyoung - "Waiting for a Lifetime" (Hana Kuk)
Tiger Mom Blues - "Unchanging Love" (Edwin Siu)
Destination Nowhere - "Lost" (Fred Cheng)
Provocateur - "Coming and Going Alone" (Gallen Lo), "Earth's End" (Fred Cheng)
Married But Available - "Sincere" (Fred Cheng, Stephanie Ho), "Impression" (Kayee Tam)
My Dearly Sinful Mind - "Cage" (Alfred Hui), "The Night You Left" (Fred Cheng)
The No No Girl - "I Have My Beauty" (Nancy Wu)
My Unfair Lady - "I Don't Know How to Flirt" (Stephanie Ho), "Sand in Hand" (Hana Kuk)
The Legend of the Condor Heroes - "I Will Not Return" (Kayee Tam)
Phoenix Rising - "Take a Step with Love" (Kelly Chan)
Eternal Love - "Reunion" (Hana Kuk)
Bet Hur - "Ten Times Payback" (Fred Cheng)
Legal Mavericks - "Heart Eye" (Vincent Wong), "Love is Right in Front of the Eyes" (Stephanie Ho)
A General, A Scholar and A Eunuch - "Conquer" (Fred Cheng)
The Unholy Alliance - "Trigger On" (Ruco Chan)
The Tofu War - "The Sun at Home" (Nancy Sit)
Line Walker: The Prelude - "Sky Net" (Pakho Chau), "Forget Myself" (Hana Kuk), "Know One's Place" (Vivian Koo)
Nothing Special Force - "Happy Cheerful Person" (Kayee Tam)
Oh My Grad - "After Graduation" (Mag Lam)
Nothing Gold Can Stay - "You Are in My Heart" (Jinny Ng)
The Exorcist's Meter - "Here for a Visit" (Hubert Wu), "Out of Reach" (Hubert Wu), "Blood-Weeping Rose" (Jinny Ng)
My Ages Apart - "Across Generations" (Hacken Lee), "Don't Recall Again" (Jinny Ng)
Heart of Greed - "I Am Innocent" (Susanna Kwan), "Hesitate to Speak" (Vincent Wong, Hana Kuk), "I Promise" (Linda Chung)

Best Host
The Ahistoric Grandpa Cooking Show - Steve Lee, Helen Tam
Eating Well with Madam Wong - Gigi Wong
Good Cheap Eats 6 - Maria Cordeo, Luk Ho Ming
Cantopop at 50 - Nancy Sit, Michael Lai, Raymond Cho, Karen Tong
Sidewalk Scientist - Mayanne Mak, Leung Ka Ki, Roxanne Tong, Crystal Fung, Tiffany Lau, Bowie Cheung
Retiring in Paradise - Tony Hung
Young and Restless - Luk Ho Ming, Louisa Mak, Crystal Fung
Chef Minor - Bob Lam, Mayanne Mak, Linna Huynh
Faraway Brides - Janis Chan
Telling Maria 4 - Lusia Maria Lai
Bazaar Carnivals - Evergreen Mak, Joyce Tang, Elena Kong
Sir Ben Prop Guide - Benjamin Au-Yeung, Mayanne Mak, Luk Ho Ming, Bella Lam, Elizabeth Ji
Kyushu Raider - Helen To
Sammy On the Go - Sammy Leung, Samantha Ko, Mayanne Mak, Jacqueline Wong
Dodo Goes Shopping 2 - Dodo Cheng, Fama, Kenneth Ma, Edwin Siu, Priscilla Wong

Best Non-Drama Programme
The Ahistoric Grandpa Cooking Show, Miss Chinese International Pageant 2017, Love at Last Sight, Feng Shui for the New Year, Cantoxicating 3, Dinner Mas, Eating Well with Madam Wong, Dream in the Ring, Hong Kong Gag Gag, Anchors with Passport 3, The Place We Call Home, Neighbourhood Treasures, Public Housing Outing, Hong Kong Round the Clock, Easy Come Easy Health, Good Cheap Eats 6, Cantopop at 50, Pay It Forward, Sidewalk Scientist, Retiring in Paradise, Litigation @ Home, All Work No Pay Holidays 2, Young and Restless, Buskkkkk Music, The Big Big Channel Nite, Amazing Summer Splash, Fun Abroad, Chef Minor, C AllStar Thai Odyssey, Miss Hong Kong Pageant 2017, Faraway Brides, Telling Maria 4, The Sisterhood Traveling Gang, Bazaar Carnivals, Sir Ben Prop Guide, Kyushu Raider, The Ultimate Street Sorcerer, Sammy On the Go, Line Walker The Hunting Game, EYT Anniversary Edition. TVB Anniversary Gala, The Heavenly Party, Dodo Goes Shopping 2, Tung Wah Charity Show 2017, Gala Spectacular 2017, Dickies on Tour, JSG Awards 2017, The Big Boss Kitchen

Predictions for TVB Anniversary Awards 2016

Every year, it gets harder and harder to make picks for TVB Anniversary Awards because I watch so few TVB dramas now. This year, I can count on one hand the number of dramas I've watched. But it won't stop me from adding my predictions to the blogosphere.

Full nomination list here.

Best Actor


I think this will finally be Ruco Chan's year. His performance in A Fist Within Four Walls was widely praised. Roger Kwok has also entered the conversation with an award-worthy performance in Dead Wrong.

Winner: Ruco Chan

Best Actress


Looks like Nancy Wu is poised to be the second ever actress to win back-to-back Best Actress Awards (Sheren Tang did it in 2009 and 2010). Not to detract from Nancy's strong performance, but she basically wins by default this year.

Winner: Nancy Wu

Favourite Male Character


Vincent Wong's character from Over Run Over was very well-liked and it seems like TVB is willing to promote him. The other possibility is that Ruco Chan gets this as a consolation prize if he loses out on Best Actor.

Winner: Benjamin Yuen

Favourite Female Character


Again, there's not much choice in the female category, so Nancy Wu will likely pick up this award as well.

Winner: Grace Wong

Best Supporting Actress


Maybe Joyce Tang will finally get recognition for her acting? Katy Kung (Two Steps From Heaven) and Grace Wong (A Fist Within Four Walls) are somehow considered contenders, but I don't think either of them are ready to make the leap to Best Supporting yet.

Winner: Katy Kung

Best Supporting Actor


Raymond Cho's feminine character in Short End of the Stick was well-received and it's about time for him to get this award. Fellow eunuch Power Chan is the next best contender, but he has a tenuous relationship with TVB.

Winner: Raymond Cho

Most Improved Actress


TVB has been pushing Ali Lee really hard, giving her opportunities alongside veterans like Liu Kai-chi and Alex Fong in Law dis-Order and Gallen Lo in Provocateur. This award could go to Tracy Chu or Katy Kung as well.

Winner: Ali Lee

Most Improved Actor


Seems like Jonathan Cheung is the most deserving in the group of otherwise lacklustre nominees. I like Matthew Ho too, but he's still young.

Winner: Jonathan Cheung

Best Series


Of the series I watched, I would support Law dis-Order or Dead Wrong for Best Series, but A Fist Within Four Walls will likely be the biggest winner of the night. Producer Jazz Boon has had great success with his dramas. This would be his second Best Series in three years.

Winner: A Fist Within Four Walls

Favourite Series Partnership


Not sure how TVB came up with this list. Vincent Wong and Tracy Chu from Over Run Over were a popular pairing. Their most serious challenge will be the eunuchs from Short End of the Stick if TVB decides that Wayne Lai cannot walk away empty-handed.

Winner: Vincent Wong and Tracy Chu

Favourite Theme Song


This is the "Jinny Ng Award" but given that she's pregnant and going to be on break, TVB might decide to give it to someone deserving for once. My personal favourite is Ruco Chan's "Who Can Change" (誰可改變) for Brother's Keeper II, but I think Ruco and Nancy Wu's duet "Never Knew You Were the Best" (從未知道你最好), the sub-theme song for A Fist Within Four Walls, will take home the prize.

Winner: "Never Knew You Were the Best" by Ruco Chan and Nancy Wu

TVB Anniversary Awards 2016 Nomination List

Best Actress
Maggie Siu - The Executioner
Kitty Yuen - Love As A Predatory Affair
Samantha Ko - Love As A Predatory Affair
Natalie Tong - Speed of Life
Sisley Choi - Speed of Life
Linda Chung - K9 Cop
Tracy Chu - Over Run Over
Tavia Yeung - The Last Healer in Forbidden City
Teresa Mo - Come Home Love: Dinner at 8
Grace Chan - Blue Veins
Eliza Sam - My Dangerous Mafia Retirement Plan
Alice Chan - My Dangerous Mafia Retirement Plan
Selena Li - Presumed Accidents
Sharon Chan - Come With Me
Nancy Wu - A Fist Within Four Walls
Kristal Tin - Brother's Keeper II
Ali Lee - Law dis-Order
Mandy Wong - Law dis-Order
Priscilla Wong - Two Steps From Heaven
Joey Meng - Dead Wrong

Best Actor
Kenny Wong - The Executioner
Raymond Wong - K9 Cop
Wayne Lai - Short End of the Stick
Moses Chan - Fashion War
Vincent Wong - Over Run Over
Kevin Cheng - Blue Veins
Kent Cheng - My Dangerous Mafia Retirement Plan
Lawrence Ng - Presumed Accidents
Bobby Au-Yeung - House of Spirits
Ben Wong - Between Love and Desire
Johnson Lee - Daddy Dearest
Benjamin Yuen - A Fist Within Four Walls
Ruco Chan - A Fist Within Four Walls
Edwin Siu - Brother's Keeper II
Kenneth Ma - Detective Gourmet
Alex Fong - Law dis-Order
Liu Kai-chi - Law dis-Order
Louis Cheung - Two Steps From Heaven
Bosco Wong - Two Steps From Heaven
Roger Kwok - Dead Wrong

Favourite Female Character
Akina Hong - The Executioner
Natalie Tong - Speed of Life
Linda Chung - K9 Cop
Rosina Lam - Short End of the Stick
Tracy Chu - Over Run Over
Angela Tong - Come Home Love: Dinner at 8
Kay Tse - Blue Veins
Eliza Sam - My Dangerous Mafia Retirement Plan
Alice Chan - My Dangerous Mafia Retirement Plan
Koni Lui - House of Spirits
Joyce Tang - House of Spirits
Grace Wong - A Fist Within Four Walls
Yuen Qiu - A Fist Within Four Walls
Nancy Wu - A Fist Within Four Walls
Kristal Tin - Brother's Keeper II
Jacqueline Wong - Inspector Gourmet
Ali Lee - Law dis-Order
Mandy Wong - Law dis-Order
Priscilla Wong - Two Steps From Heaven
Joey Meng - Dead Wrong

Favourite Male Character
Tony Hung - Angel In-the-Making
Jason Chan - Love As A Predatory Affair
Raymond Cho - Short End of the Stick
Wayne Lai - Short End of the Stick
Him Law - Fashion War
Vincent Wong - Over Run Over
Tommy Wong - My Dangerous Mafia Retirement Plan
Matt Yeung - My Dangerous Mafia Retirement Plan

Eddie Cheung - Come With Me

Wu Fung - House of Spirits
Bobby Au-Yeung - House of Spirits
Benjamin Yuen - A Fist Within Four Walls
Ruco Chan - A Fist Within Four Walls
Hugo Ng - Brother's Keeper II
Louis Yuen - Brother's Keeper II
Alex Fong - Law dis-Order
Eddie Kwan - My Lover From the Planet Meow
Louis Cheung - Two Steps From Heaven
Bosco Wong - Two Steps From Heaven
Roger Kwok - Dead Wrong

Best Supporting Actress
Elaine Yiu - The Executioner
Akina Hong - The Executioner
Rachel Kan - Speed of Life
Rosina Lam - Short End of the Stick
Yoyo Chen - Short End of the Stick
Zoie Tam - Over Run Over
Jeannie Chan - Blue Veins
Elena Kong - ICAC Investigators 2016
Kingdom Yuen - My Dangerous Mafia Retirement Plan
Koni Lui - House of Spirits
Joyce Tang - House of Spirits
Helena Law - House of Spirits
Roxanne Tong - Between Love & Desire
Grace Wong - A Fist Within Four Walls
Jade Leung - Brother's Keeper II
Florence Kwok - Law dis-Order
Vivien Yeo - My Lover From the Planet Meow
Moon Lau - Two Steps From Heaven
Katy Kung - Two Steps From Heaven
Rebecca Chu - Dead Wrong

Best Supporting Actor
Law Lok Lam - The Executioner
Oscar Leung - K9 Cop
John Chiang - Short End of the Stick
Willie Wai - Short End of the Stick

Raymond Cho - Short End of the Stick

Power Chan - Short End of the Stick

Pal Sinn - Over Run Over

Joel Chan - Blue Veins
Jonathan Cheung - House of Spirits
Philip Ng - A Fist Within Four Walls
Carlos Ng - A Fist Within Four Walls
Oscar Li - A Fist Within Four Walls

Hugo Ng - Brother's Keeper II

Matthew Ho - Law dis-Order
Ram Chiang - Law dis-Order
Luk Wing Kuen - Two Steps From Heaven
Koo Ming Wah - Dead Wrong

Most Improved Actress
Tracy Chu, Stephanie Ho, Ali Lee, Mayanne Mak, Moon Lau, Katy Kung

Most Improved Actor
James Ng, Matthew Ho, Hubert Wu, Mark Ma, Bob Cheung, Jonathan Cheung

Best Series
All TVB series aired since the last Anniversary Awards, starting with Angel-In-The-Making to Dead Wrong, including Come Home Love: Dinner at 8, ICAC Investigators, Come With Me and No Reserve, but excluding Wu Xin The Monster Killer and Nirvana in Fire. 

Favourite Series Partnership
Wayne Lai, Edwin Siu, Raymond Cho, Power Chan - Short End of the Stick
Vincent Wong, Tracy Chu - Over Run Over
Jimmy Au, Kim Li - Come Home Love: Dinner at 8
Wu Fung, Helena Law - House of Spirits
Joyce Tang, Koni Lui - House of Spirits
Ruco Chan, Benjamin Yuen - A Fist Within Four Walls
Caret Cheung, Apple Chan, Chloe Nguyen, Doris Chow - A Fist Within Four Walls
Alex Fong, Florence Kwok - Law dis-Order
Eddie Kwan, Vivien Yeo - My Lover From the Planet Meow
Bosco Wong, Edwin Siu, Louis Cheung - Two Steps From Heaven

Favourite Theme Song
Angel In-The-Making - We Are All Injured (Jinny Ng), Real Me (Aaryn Cheung)
The Executioner - Believe in Tomorrow (Hubert Wu)
Wu Xin The Monster Killer - Remember to Forget Me (Alfred Hui)
Love as a Predatory Affair - Love Food Chain (Stephanie Ho)
Speed of Life - Same Step (Justin Lo)
K9 Cop - You Understand Me (Linda Chung), Listen to the Sea (Vivian Koo)
Short End of the Stick - Blue Skies, White Cloud (Sammy Sum)
Over Run Over - Most Sincere Pair (Stephanie Ho)
The Last Healer in Forbidden City - The Soul's Pain (Hubert Wu)
Come Home Love: Dinner at 8 - Perfect Life (Jinny Ng)
Blue Veins - All Gods Confusion (Kay Tse), Unallowable by Heaven and Earth (Hubert Wu), The Only One (Stephanie Ho)
My Dangerous Mafia Retirement Plan - Under the Line of Fire (Fred Cheng)
Nirvana in Fire - Ask Heaven (Alfred Hui)
Presumed Accidents - Accidental Fate (Hubert Wu)
Come With Me - Speak (Sharon Chan, Louis Yuen, Grace Wong, Hoffman Cheng, Ronald Law, Stephanie Ho)
House of Spirits - Warmth of Love (Edwin Siu)
Between Love & Desire - The Last Break-up (Jinny Ng)
Daddy Dearest - Daddy (Hubert Wu)
A Fist Within Four Walls - Siege (Ruco Chan), Never Knew You Were the Best (Ruco Chan, Nancy Wu)
Brother's Keeper II - Who Can Change (Ruco Chan)
Inspector Gourmet - Tempted Heart Person (Jinny Ng), I Cannot Remember (Linda Chung)
Law dis-Order - Choice of Justice (Hubert Wu), Can You See (Kayee Tam)
The Imperial Doctress - Flower in Dream (Stephanie Ho)
My Lover From the Planet Meow - Meow Meow (Alvin Ng, Auston Lam, Penny Chan ft. C Kwan, Moses Chan), Favoured (Nancy Wu, Kristal Tin)
Two Steps From Heaven - King Maker (Hubert Wu)
Dead Wrong - Cannot Divulge (Vincent Wong), Love Requires Courage (Stephanie Ho)

Best Host
Sunday Stage Fight - Sammy Sum, Sharon Chan
Eat La Men - Benz Hui, Oscar Leung, King Kong
Do Did Eat - Carol Cheng, Fama
Not Far But Away 2 - Tony Hung
Good Cheap Eats 5 - Maria Cordero, Luk Ho Ming
I Heart HK - Eric Tsang, Various Artists
Bazaar Carnivals - Evergreen Mak, Elena Kong, Joyce Tang
Sermon By Sir Ben - Benjamin Au-Yeung
Wai Gor's Wok - Alice Chan,  Michael Wai, Steven Cheung, Tyson Chak
Neighbourhood Gourmet 4 - King Kong, Kitty Yuen
Kansai Raider 2 - Helen To

Best Variety Show
Sunday Stage Fight, Eat La Men, Do Did Eat, A Starry Homecoming, Taipei High Hi, All Work No Pay Holidays: India, All Work No Pay Holidays: Northern Europe, The Magicians' Game of Thrones, I Heart HK, Spirits on Vacation, Neighbourhood Gourmet 4

Best Informative Programme
Sidewalk Scientist, Not Far But Away 2, Touring the Hood, My Handy Man, The Treadmill Runner, Good Cheap Eats 5, Bazaar Carnivals, Sermon By Sir Ben, 5 Kids and a Bloke, Wai Gor's Wok, Kansai Raider 2

Best Special Programme
My Love myTV Super, Community Chest Charity Show, Hong Kong Heroes, Mr Hong Kong 2016, Miss Hong Kong Pageant 2016, Gala Spectacular 2016, A Time of Love II, TVB Anniversary Gala, Tung Wah Charity Gala 2016, Peak to Pit

Predictions for TVB Awards 2015

Best Actor: Anthony Wong (Lord of Shanghai). I don't think anyone can argue that he wouldn't deserve the TV King title.
Winner: Anthony Wong


Best Actress: Kristal Tin & Nancy Wu (Ghost of Relativity). Could TVB really award dual TV Queens for the first time in history?
Winner: Nancy Wu


Favourite Male Character: Ruco Chan (Captain of Destiny). How do you not give an award to this handsome prince?
Winner: Ruco Chan


Favourite Female Character: Linda Chung (Limelight Years). She probably has the fan base to win this.
Winner: Kristal Tin


Best Supporting Actor: Joel Chan (Captain of Destiny). He seems to be a favourite?
Winner: Willie Wai


Best Supporting Actress: Natalie Tong (Raising the Bar). I honestly have no idea who might win this, so I'll just fill it in with my own choice. Natalie has been such a pleasure to watch in all of her roles in the past few years.
Winner: Elaine Yiu


Most Improved Actor: Tony Hung. According to the "Sandy Yu Rule", either Tony or Priscilla has to walk away with an award, right?
Winner: Tony Hung


Most Improved Actress: Grace Chan. Forget about Captain of Destiny. I think she did great in Raising the Bar.
Winner: Grace Chan


Best Series: Lord of Shanghai.
Winner: Lord of Shanghai


Best Classic Series: War of Genders. The fact that this series just finished airing in the late-night slot will probably give it an edge in the voting.
Winner: The Greed of Man


Best Theme Song: "Sail" by Fred Cheng (Captain of Destiny)
Winner: "Secret of Tears" by Jinny Ng (The Empress of China)

Best Host: Johnson Lee and Pal Sinn (Sze U Tonight)
Winner: Liza Wang, Adam Cheng, Jerry Lamb (Sunday Song Bird)

Best Variety Show and Special Programme: Sze U Tonight
Winner: Dodo Cheng

Best Informative Programme: Not Far But Away
Winner: Big Big World II


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