The Star Awards 2024 Prime 10 Most Fashionable nominees record was launched on Monday (Mar 18), and although a whopping 94 artistes made the cut, there have been some acquainted faces who’ve been omitted.
Veteran actresses Jin Yinji, 76, and Aileen Tan, 57, particularly, have been deemed ineligible for the Prime 10 Most Fashionable Feminine Artistes award no matter every being throughout the race for the Finest Supporting Actress this yr.
In response to a Mediacorp spokesperson, they did not fulfil positive requirements necessary for nomination.
The eligibility requirements states that nominees throughout the Prime 10 lessons have to fulfill not lower than one among many following requirements (full eligibility and judging requirements could possibly be found here):
- Have a lead operate or be a significant host in not lower than one eligible programme; or
- Play a supporting operate or be an episodic host (for video) or co-host (for audio) in a) not lower than three eligible programmes, or b) not lower than 30 episodes in entire all through all eligible programmes
In an interview with 8world, Yinji admitted to being “barely dissatisfied” with reference to the situation.
“No selection, there are too many individuals vying for an award,” she mentioned. “It’s additionally lower than us to determine who will win on the Star Awards. I can solely hope to obtain the Finest Supporting Actress award,” she talked about.
Yinji initially thought she could possibly be in competitors for the Prime 10 class because of popularity of last year’s most-watched drama Strike Gold.
“I felt like I’d have had a shot … Now after I give it some thought, I really feel extra unhappy than dissatisfied,” she talked about. “A lot of my supporters have been ready to vote for me and provides me their encouragement. Now, I really feel too embarrassed to face them.”
Aileen, then once more, is further chill about being omitted of the Prime 10 race.
“It’s okay! I’m used to the principles of the sport. Star Awards takes place yearly, and last year, I used to be nominated for 3 awards however went residence empty-handed. I wasn’t nominated for a reputation award final yr as effectively, however I’m nonetheless grateful to the viewers for his or her assist, and for watching my efficiency all these years,” she talked about.
Although she stays optimistic, Aileen should not be pinning all her hopes on clinching the Finest Supporting Actress this yr as successfully.
“My fellow nominees are all buddies and long-time colleagues. Nevertheless, it’s price mentioning that I’ve been nominated for my function as a villain (in SHERO), and your entire staff additionally travelled to Australia for filming. It was arduous on everybody. Nonetheless, getting an award depends on luck and destiny. Will my luck nonetheless be poor this yr? I hope that I will efficiently get an award,” she talked about.
She then added that even when she should not be lucky enough to win Finest Supporting Actress this yr, she’s going to proceed to work arduous and perform to the right of her means.
Now you’ll be able to stable your vote for every effectivity and recognition awards here.
Catch the Backstage LIVE event of Star Awards 2024 from 3.30pm – 10.30pm on mewatch or Mediacorp Entertainment YouTube Channel on Apr 21 (Sunday).
The Stroll Of Fame could be from 5pm – 6.30pm, on mewatch, Ch 8, Ch U, and Mediacorp Entertainment YouTube Channel on the an identical day.
It will possible be adopted by the Star Awards 2024 Dwell Present from 7pm – 10pm on mewatch, Ch 8, Ch U, and Mediacorp Entertainment YouTube Channel.
The repeat telecast for the Stroll of Fame and Award Ceremony will air on Ch 8 from 2pm – 6.30pm on Apr 28 (Sunday).
This story was initially (*10*) in 8Days.