Check out this year’s nominees vying for 37 categories of the 15th Asian Television Awards.
The finalists for the 2010 Asian Television Awards were derived from 1,020 entries from 16 countries, namely: Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand.
The winners of 37 awards will be announced at the Asian Television Aawards 2010 Gala Dinner to be held in Singapore on December 9, 2010.
Here is the full list of nominees (nominees from the Philippines are highlighted in red) :
BEST DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMME (30MINS OR LESS)
Eye on Malaysia – Honey Hunters
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Toxic
IBN18 Network Ltd
CNN-IBN
India
Tsunami 5
CNN International
Hong Kong
101 East: Turning a Blind Eye
Al Jazeera English
Malaysia
Eco Solutions – Saving Sumatra
CNN International
Hong Kong
Eye on Malaysia – The Joss Stick Maker
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Eye on China – Sichuan SOS: Kids with Cameras
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Lost Chapters
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 5
Singapore
BEST DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMME (31MINS OR MORE)
Revealed – Malaysia’s Royal Rites
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Production Co: Reel Networks Sdn Bhd
Fortune in Disguise – My Cancer and Tokyo Tower
Fuji Television Network, Inc.
Fuji Television, Channel 8
Japan
Story of Seung-il: What It Means To Live
SBS (Seoul Broadcasting System)
SBS, Channel 6
South Korea
To End Our Days on the Mountain – One Couple’s Paradise
Yamaguchi Broadcasting Co., Ltd (KRY)
Channel 4
Japan
Womb of the World
National Geographic Channel Asia
National Geographic Channel
Singapore
Animal Engineering Feats Part 1 – Architects of the Wild
KBS (Korean Broadcasting System)
KBS 1 TV
South Korea
BEST NATURAL HISTORY OF WILDLIFE PROGRAMME OR DOCU-DRAMA
Eco Taiwan – Species War
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Ferrying Across – The Tamsui River
Public Television Service Foundation
PTS
Taiwan
Planet Philippines
GMA Network, Inc.
GMA Channel 7
Philippines
Among the Great Apes with Michelle Yeoh
National Geographic Channel Asia
National Geographic Channel
Singapore
Monsterfish: Giant Stingray
National Geographic Channel Asia
National Geographic Channel
Singapore
Tomb Raptor
National Geographic Channel Asia
National Geographic Channel
Singapore
BEST NEWS PROGRAMME
India At 9
IBN18 Network Ltd
CNN-IBN
India
24 Oras (24 Hours): Maguindanao Massacre
GMA Network, Inc.
GMA Channel 7
Philippines
0.300 GMT Newshour 19th May 2010 – Bangkok Protests
Al Jazeera English
Malaysia
0.700 GMT Newshour 19th May 2010 – Bangkok Protests
Al Jazeera English
Malaysia
World Report
CNN International
Hong Kong
The Call
CNBC Asia Pacific
Singapore
Squawk Box
CNBC Asia Pacific
Singapore
BEST SINGLE NEWS STORY/REPORT
Tony Birtley – China: Yunnan Drugs
Al Jazeera English
Malaysia
Seputar Indonesia Pagi ‘Mata Risma’
PT. Rajawali Citra Televisi Indonesia
RCTI
Indonesia
Laura Kyle – Papua New Guinea Orders Alcohol Ban
Al Jazeera English
Malaysia
Toxic Story
IBN18 Network Ltd
CNN-IBN
India
Asia Biz Forecast – Koi Krazy
NHK Global Media Services, Inc.
NHK World TV
Japan
Men in Black
CNN International
Hong Kong
Wayne Hay – Thailand Protests
Al Jazeera English
Malaysia
After the Cheonan: The First Glimpse Inside North Korea
Formosa Television
Channel 53 (Cable News) and Channel 6 (Terrestrial)
Taiwan
BEST DRAMA SERIES
Changes
Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation
JSBC Satellite Channel
China
New Beginnings
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 8
Singapore
RYOMADEN (Episode 5): The Black Ship and the Sword
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)
NHK General TV
Japan
Beyond the Realm of Conscience
Television Broadcasts Limited
TVB Jade
Hong Kong
The Slave Hunters
KBS (Korean Broadcasting System)
KBS 2 TV
South Korea
Jin
Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc.
TBS
Japan
Dahil May Isang Ikaw
ABS-CBN Corporation
ABS-CBN Channel 2
Philippines
The News Flash
Fuji Television Network, Inc.
Fuji TV, Next
Japan
BEST SINGLE DRAMA OR TELEMOVIE PROGRAMME
Cooking Without Clothes
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel U
Singapore
Angels
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 5
Singapore
Big Time in Little Street
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 5
Singapore
Goldfish
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)
NHK General TV
Japan
Father’s Home
SBS (Seoul Broadcasting System)
SBS, Channel 6
South Korea
The Miracle of Love
SBS (Seoul Broadcasting System)
SBS, Channel 6
Korea
The Tragedy of W
Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc.
TBS
Japan
Gangster Daddy
Public Television Service Foundation
PTS
Taiwan
Mieruhi: Coming Home
Hokkaido Television Broadcasting Co. Ltd.
HTB Channel 6
Japan
BEST COMEDY PROGRAMME
Bubble Gang
GMA Network, Inc.
Philippines
New Project P
PT. Metropolitan Televisindo
B Channel
Indonesia
Gelanggang Raja Lawak Akhir
Astro Productions Sdn Bhd
Astro Prima 105
Malaysia
The Noose 3
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 5
Singapore
OL Supreme
Television Broadcasts Limited
TVB Jade
Hong Kong
House of Love (Ban Nee Mee Rak)
Scenario Co., Ltd.
Modern Nine TV, Channel 9
Thailand
Vongkumlao the Series
Workpoint Entertainment Public Company Limited
MCOT Public Company Limited, Channel 9
Thailand
Faking News
IBN18 Network Ltd
IBN7
India
BEST CURRENT AFFAIRS PROGRAMME
Changemakers – Energy
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Man Made Marvel – Shanghai World Expo
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
101 East: Protecting Indonesia’s Children
Al Jazeera English
Malaysia
Insight (Episode 9) – The Path to Peace
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel NewsAsia
Singapore
101 East: Turning a Blind Eye
Al Jazeera English
Malaysia
Reporter’s Notebook: Ondoy’s Wrath
GMA Network, Inc.
GMA Channel 7
Philippines
921 Earthquake Special
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Revealed – Behind China’s Digital Wall
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
BEST CHILDREN’S PROGRAMME
Rise and Shine!
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)
Educational Channel
Japan
Crayons in My Heart – Three Young Islanders
SBS (Seoul Broadcasting System)
SBS, Channel 6
South Korea
Belalang
Astro Entertainment Sdn Bhd
Astro Ceria
Malaysia
Discover Science: Let’s See the Speed of Sound
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)
Educational Channel
Japan
Hi-5 Season 11
Endemol Worldwide Distribution
Nine Network Australia, Channel 9
Australia
Chak Dhoom Dhoom
Endemol (India)
Viacom 18, Colors
India
The Joy of Symbols
Public Television Service Foundation
PTS
Taiwan
BEST ENTERTAINMENT (ONE-OFF/ANNUAL) SPECIAL
Maa Tujhe Pranaam
SOL Production Pvt Ltd
Viacom 18, Colors
India
MTV World Stage VMAJ 2010
MTV Networks Asia
SKY PerfecTV! , MTV Japan
Singapore
Ultimate Power Group Season 2 (Grand Finals)
Metropolitan TV Sdn Bhd
8TV
Malaysia
Shout! Awards 2009
Metropolitan TV Sdn Bhd
8TV
Malaysia
Jai Jawan with Abishek Bachchan
New Delhi Television Ltd
NDTV 24×7
India
BEST ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMME
Cyril: Simply Magic (Season 1 Episode 3)
SPE Networks-Asia Pte Ltd
AXN Asia
Singapore
Neighborhood Treasures
TV Asahi Corporation
TV Asahi
Japan
The Noose 3
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 5
Singapore
Those Were the Tastes (Episode 2)
i-Cable Entertainment Limited
Hong Kong Cable Television Limited, Entertainment Channel
Hong Kong
Cyril: Simply Magic (Season 1 Episode 1)
SPE Networks-Asia Pte Ltd
AXN Asia
Singapore
Zara Nach Ke Dikha
SOL Production Pvt. Ltd.
STAR India Pvt. Ltd., STAR Plus
India
World Café Middle East – Istanbul
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
BEST GAME OR QUIZ PROGRAMME
Talkin’ ‘bout Your Generation
ITV Studios Global Entertainment
Network 10
Hong Kong
Take Him Out (Episode 47)
PT. Dunia Visitama Produksi / Fremantlemedia
Indosiar Visual Mandiri, Indosiar
Indonesia
Yok Siam 10 Kor
Workpoint Entertainment Public Company Limited
MCOT Public Company Limited, Channel 9
Thailand
The Chinese Challenge Grand Final
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 8
Singapore
Jangan Lupa Lirik!
Astro Productions Sdn Bhd
Astro Ria
Malaysia
Game On
StarHub Cable Vision Ltd
Supersports Arena
Singapore
BEST MUSIC PROGRAMME
Singapore Idol 2009 (Finals)
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 5
Singapore
70 Years Bob Tutupoly (Special Episode)
PT. Indosiar Visual Mandiri
Indosiar
Indonesia
A Passionate Challenger, Alice Sara Ott: Born to be a Pianist
Mainichi Broadcasting System, Inc.
MBS, Channel 4
Japan
Indonesian Idol (Season 6 Episode 16)
PT. Dunia Visitama Produksi / Fremantlemedia
RCTI
Indonesia
Eye on Taiwan – Mando Pop Empire
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
MTV Unplugged Ayaka
MTV Networks Asia
SKY PerfecTV! , MTV Japan
Singapore
MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia 2009
MTV Networks Asia
StarHub, MTV SEA
Singapore
BEST REALITY PROGRAMME
Storm Surfers – New Zealand
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Come Dine With Me (Australia)
ITV Studios Global Entertainment
Lifestyle Channel
Hong Kong
TV Animal Farm – A Miraculous Story About Two Street Dogs
SBS (Seoul Broadcasting System)
SBS, Channel 6
South Korea
Dhil Dare Devils (Season 2)
Frames Entertainment Pte Ltd
MediaCorp, Vasantham
Singapore
Living with a Superstar (Episode 1)
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Travel and Living
Singapore
My Kitchen Rules
Endemol Worldwide Distribution
Seven Network Australia
Australia
BEST INFOTAINMENT PROGRAMME
Passage to Malaysia – The Cradle
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Travel and Living
Singapore
Lonely Planet: Roads Less Travelled – China
National Geographic Channel Asia
National Geographic Channel
Singapore
Gracious Planet (Episode 4)
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 8
Singapore
Hip Korea: Kim Yu Na
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Culinary Asia – Japan
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Revealed – Shah Rukh Khan
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
BEST TALK SHOW
Dream of Tai Lihua, the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva
Shanghai Media Group
Shanghai TV Station, Documentary Channel
China
Devil’s Advocate
IBN18 Network Ltd
CNN-IBN
India
Zindagi LIVE: Child Sexual Abuse
IBN18 Network Ltd
IBN7
India
MATA NAJWA: I Lost My Better Half – The Love Story of Habibie & Ainun
PT. Media Televisi Indonesia
Metro TV
Indonesia
We the People: Breaking the Stereotype
New Delhi Television Ltd
NDTV 24×7
India
Betrayal of Bhopal
New Delhi Television Ltd
NDTV 24×7
India
BEST ANIMATION
Neighbors
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)
Educational Channel
Japan
Psychic Hero
Broadcast Thai Television
Thai TV Color, Channel 3
Thailand
To Promise a Clean Future – Wind Power
SunArts & Production
Beautiful Life Television
Taiwan
Kumbh Karan
Turner Entertainment Networks Asia, Inc.
POGO
Hong Kong
The Little Chestnut of Tang Dynasty
Tzu Chi Culture and Communication Foundation
Da Ai TV
Taiwan
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – The Mandalore Plot
Lucasfilm Animation Company B.V.
MediaCorp, Channel 5
Singapore
BEST SOCIAL AWARENESS PROGRAMME
Spellbound: Crimes of the Mind
AETN All Asia Networks
Crime and Investigation Channel
Singapore
Almost Famous – Close-up for the Kathoey (Episode 1)
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel NewsAsia
Singapore
Eco Taiwan – Building Magic
Discovery Networks
Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Womb of the World
National Geographic Channel Asia
National Geographic Channel
Singapore
GIFTS (Tiny Toones)
Xtreme Production LLP
MediaCorp, Channel NewsAsia
Singapore
False Charges: Prosecution that Hides, Courts that Run
Mainichi Broadcasting System, Inc.
MBS, Channel 4
Japan
BEST ADAPTATION OF AN EXISTING FORMAT
Project Runway Korea 2
Orion Cinema Network Corporation
Orion Cinema Network,
On Style
South Korea
Perfect Bride
Miditech Pvt. Ltd
STAR India Pvt Ltd, STAR Plus
India
Take a Celebrity Out (Episode 16)
PT. Indosiar Visual Mandiri
Indosiar
Indonesia
Debt to Life
Bloomberg UTV
India
Singapore Idol 2009 (Finals)
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 5
Singapore
The Moment of Truth Korea
Joongang Media Q Channel Limited
QTV
South Korea
BEST CROSS-PLATFORM CONTENT
HP Space
Ice-TV
STAR TV, Channel [V] and STAR World
Singapore
Hip Korea: Kim Yu Na
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Storm Surfers – New Zealand
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Culinary Asia – Japan
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Lonely Planet: Roads Less Travelled – China
National Geographic Channel Asia
National Geographic Channel
Singapore
Citizen Journalist Show
IBN18 Network Ltd
CNN-IBN
India
BEST LIFESTYLE PROGRAMME
Fun Taiwan 9 (Episode 13)
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Travel and Living
Singapore
World Café Middle East – Istanbul
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Living with a Superstar (Episode 1)
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Travel and Living
Singapore
Blowing in the World
now TV (PCCW Media Limited)
now Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Passage to Malaysia – The Cradle
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Travel and Living
Singapore
– PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES –
BEST NEWS PRESENTER OR ANCHOR
Kristie Lu Stout
World Report
CNN International
Hong Kong
Veronica Pedrosa
19th May 2010 News Hour Thailand Protests 0.700 GMT
Al Jazeera English
Malaysia
Martin Soong
Squawk Box
CNBC Asia Pacific
Singapore
Anjali Rao
World Report
CNN International
Hong Kong
Karen Tso
Squawk Box
CNBC Asia Pacific
Singapore
Bernard Lo
Squawk Box
CNBC Asia Pacific
Singapore
BEST CURRENT AFFAIRS PRESENTER
Vikram Chandra
The Big Fight
New Delhi Television Ltd
NDTV 24×7
India
Anjali Rao
Talk Asia
CNN International
Hong Kong
Christine Tan
Managing Asia
CNBC Asia Pacific
Singapore
Karan Thapar
Devil’s Advocate
IBN18 Network Ltd
CNN-IBN
India
Najwa Shihab
Mata Najwa – The Eyes of Najwa
PT. Media Televisi Indonesia
Metro TV
Indonesia
Anubha Bhonsle
Kargil: Lest We Forget
IBN18 Network Ltd
CNN-IBN
India
BEST ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTER
Jon Niermann
Asia Uncut Season 2
West Meets East Productions HK Limited
STAR TV, STAR World
Hong Kong
Chusak Iamsuk
Teng Nong Pajonphai (Explore with Teng and Nong)
Workpoint Entertainment Public Company Limited
Royal Thai Army Radio and Television, Channel 5
Thailand
Cathy Cheng
Entertainers on Stage (Live)
i-Cable Entertainment Limited
Hong Kong Cable Television Limited, Cable Entertainment News
Hong Kong
Bobby Chinn
World Café Middle East – Istanbul
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Denise Keller
Passage to Malaysia – The Cradle
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Travel and Living
Singapore
BEST DRAMA PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
Chang Shan-Wei
The Pioneers
Hakka Television Station
Hakka TV
Taiwan
Bowie Lam
Sister of Pearl
Television Broadcasts Limited,
TVB Jade
Hong Kong
Lee Cheng Yun
The Adjusters
Metropolitan TV Sdn Bhd
8TV
Malaysia
Frederick Lee
Glowing Embers
Natseven TV Sdn Bhd
ntv7
Malaysia
Dingdong Dantes
Stairway to Heaven
GMA Network, Inc.
Philippines
Chen Sicheng
Pretty Maid
Huayi Brothers Times Culture Agency Co. Ltd
Hunan Broadcasting & TV Station, Economic Channel
China
BEST DRAMA PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE
Yang Gui-Mei
The Grass Green Sky
Tzu Chi Culture and Communication Foundation
Da Ai TV
Taiwan
Pan Li-Li
The Addict
Tzu Chi Culture and Communication Foundation
Da Ai TV
Taiwan
Rebecca Lim
The Pupil
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 5
Singapore
Jeanette Aw
Together
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 8
Singapore
Man Shu Chien
Where the Rain Never Stops (Episode 2)
Public Television Service Foundation
PTS
Taiwan
Michelle Chia
Polo Boys
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 5
Singapore
Chuan Yi Fong
The Illusionist
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel U
Singapore
Janice Koh
The Pupil
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 5
Singapore
BEST DRAMA PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Zhang Zhen Huan
Together
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 8
Singapore
Chen Shu Cheng
With You
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 8
Singapore
Terence Cao
The Best Things in Life
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 8
Singapore
Chuang Kai-Shun
Breaking Free
Tzu Chi Culture and Communication Foundation
Da Ai TV
Taiwan
Zzen
My Kampong Days
Natseven TV Sdn Bhd
ntv 7
Malaysia
Lim Kay Tong
The Pupil
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 5
Singapore
BEST DRAMA PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Sorpitnapa Chumpanee
The Revenge
Bangkok Broadcasting & TV Co., Ltd.
Channel 7
Thailand
Constance Song
Together
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 8
Singapore
Elfaeza Ul Haq
The Pupil
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 5
Singapore
Doreen Toh Kwee Kee
Letters to Heaven (Episode 1)
August Pictures Pte Ltd
MediaCorp TV, Channel 8
Singapore
Liang Shu Zao
My Kampong Days
Natseven TV Sdn Bhd
ntv 7
Malaysia
Susan Tse Suet Sum
Beyond the Realm of Conscience
Television Broadcasts Limited
TVB Jade
Hong Kong
Chiranan Manochaem
Two Moon Tigers
Bangkok Broadcasting & TV Co., Ltd
Channel 7
Thailand
BEST COMEDY PEFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR/ACTRESS
Alaric Tay
The Noose 3
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 5
Singapore
Michael V.
Pepito Manaloto
GMA Network, Inc.
GMA Channel 7
Philippines
Michelle Chong
Black Rose
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 8
Singapore
Sudarat Bootprom
Vongkumlao the Series
Workpoint Entertainment Public Company Limited
MCOT Public Company Limited, Channel 9
Thailand
Chua En Lai
The Noose 3
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 5
Singapore
Michelle Chong
The Noose 3
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 5
Singapore
–TECHNICAL & CREATIVE CATEGORIES–
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Monsterfish: Giant Stingray
National Geographic Channel Asia
National Geographic Channel
Singapore
Passage to Malaysia – The Cradle
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Travel and Living
Singapore
Eco Taiwan – Building Magic
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Diminishing Horizons
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel U
Singapore
Cyril: Simply Magic (Season 1 Episode 3)
SPE Networks-Asia Pte Ltd
AXN Asia
Singapore
Storm Surfers – New Zealand
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Sport Star Insider – Aviation
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
BEST DIRECTION
Man Made Marvel – Giant Buddha
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Storm Surfers – New Zealand
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
The Addict
Tzu Chi Culture and Communication Foundation
Da Ai TV
Taiwan
The Pupil
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 5
Singapore
Hip Korea: Kim Yu Na
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Fight Masters: Silat
National Geographic Channel Asia
National Geographic Channel
Singapore
BEST EDITING
The Adjusters – Kidnap
Metropolitan TV Sdn Bhd
8TV
Malaysia
Man Made Marvel – World’s Biggest Subway
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Storm Surfers – New Zealand
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Hip Korea: Kim Yu Na
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Remembrance: Kargil, 10 Years Later
New Delhi Television Ltd
NDTV 24×7
India
The finalists for the 2010 Asian Television Awards were derived from 1,020 entries from 16 countries, namely: Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand.
The winners of 37 awards will be announced at the Asian Television Aawards 2010 Gala Dinner to be held in Singapore on December 9, 2010.
Here is the full list of nominees (nominees from the Philippines are highlighted in red) :
BEST DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMME (30MINS OR LESS)
Eye on Malaysia – Honey Hunters
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Toxic
IBN18 Network Ltd
CNN-IBN
India
Tsunami 5
CNN International
Hong Kong
101 East: Turning a Blind Eye
Al Jazeera English
Malaysia
Eco Solutions – Saving Sumatra
CNN International
Hong Kong
Eye on Malaysia – The Joss Stick Maker
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Eye on China – Sichuan SOS: Kids with Cameras
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Lost Chapters
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 5
Singapore
BEST DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMME (31MINS OR MORE)
Revealed – Malaysia’s Royal Rites
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Production Co: Reel Networks Sdn Bhd
Fortune in Disguise – My Cancer and Tokyo Tower
Fuji Television Network, Inc.
Fuji Television, Channel 8
Japan
Story of Seung-il: What It Means To Live
SBS (Seoul Broadcasting System)
SBS, Channel 6
South Korea
To End Our Days on the Mountain – One Couple’s Paradise
Yamaguchi Broadcasting Co., Ltd (KRY)
Channel 4
Japan
Womb of the World
National Geographic Channel Asia
National Geographic Channel
Singapore
Animal Engineering Feats Part 1 – Architects of the Wild
KBS (Korean Broadcasting System)
KBS 1 TV
South Korea
BEST NATURAL HISTORY OF WILDLIFE PROGRAMME OR DOCU-DRAMA
Eco Taiwan – Species War
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Ferrying Across – The Tamsui River
Public Television Service Foundation
PTS
Taiwan
Planet Philippines
GMA Network, Inc.
GMA Channel 7
Philippines
Among the Great Apes with Michelle Yeoh
National Geographic Channel Asia
National Geographic Channel
Singapore
Monsterfish: Giant Stingray
National Geographic Channel Asia
National Geographic Channel
Singapore
Tomb Raptor
National Geographic Channel Asia
National Geographic Channel
Singapore
BEST NEWS PROGRAMME
India At 9
IBN18 Network Ltd
CNN-IBN
India
24 Oras (24 Hours): Maguindanao Massacre
GMA Network, Inc.
GMA Channel 7
Philippines
0.300 GMT Newshour 19th May 2010 – Bangkok Protests
Al Jazeera English
Malaysia
0.700 GMT Newshour 19th May 2010 – Bangkok Protests
Al Jazeera English
Malaysia
World Report
CNN International
Hong Kong
The Call
CNBC Asia Pacific
Singapore
Squawk Box
CNBC Asia Pacific
Singapore
BEST SINGLE NEWS STORY/REPORT
Tony Birtley – China: Yunnan Drugs
Al Jazeera English
Malaysia
Seputar Indonesia Pagi ‘Mata Risma’
PT. Rajawali Citra Televisi Indonesia
RCTI
Indonesia
Laura Kyle – Papua New Guinea Orders Alcohol Ban
Al Jazeera English
Malaysia
Toxic Story
IBN18 Network Ltd
CNN-IBN
India
Asia Biz Forecast – Koi Krazy
NHK Global Media Services, Inc.
NHK World TV
Japan
Men in Black
CNN International
Hong Kong
Wayne Hay – Thailand Protests
Al Jazeera English
Malaysia
After the Cheonan: The First Glimpse Inside North Korea
Formosa Television
Channel 53 (Cable News) and Channel 6 (Terrestrial)
Taiwan
BEST DRAMA SERIES
Changes
Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation
JSBC Satellite Channel
China
New Beginnings
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 8
Singapore
RYOMADEN (Episode 5): The Black Ship and the Sword
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)
NHK General TV
Japan
Beyond the Realm of Conscience
Television Broadcasts Limited
TVB Jade
Hong Kong
The Slave Hunters
KBS (Korean Broadcasting System)
KBS 2 TV
South Korea
Jin
Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc.
TBS
Japan
Dahil May Isang Ikaw
ABS-CBN Corporation
ABS-CBN Channel 2
Philippines
The News Flash
Fuji Television Network, Inc.
Fuji TV, Next
Japan
BEST SINGLE DRAMA OR TELEMOVIE PROGRAMME
Cooking Without Clothes
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel U
Singapore
Angels
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 5
Singapore
Big Time in Little Street
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 5
Singapore
Goldfish
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)
NHK General TV
Japan
Father’s Home
SBS (Seoul Broadcasting System)
SBS, Channel 6
South Korea
The Miracle of Love
SBS (Seoul Broadcasting System)
SBS, Channel 6
Korea
The Tragedy of W
Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc.
TBS
Japan
Gangster Daddy
Public Television Service Foundation
PTS
Taiwan
Mieruhi: Coming Home
Hokkaido Television Broadcasting Co. Ltd.
HTB Channel 6
Japan
BEST COMEDY PROGRAMME
Bubble Gang
GMA Network, Inc.
Philippines
New Project P
PT. Metropolitan Televisindo
B Channel
Indonesia
Gelanggang Raja Lawak Akhir
Astro Productions Sdn Bhd
Astro Prima 105
Malaysia
The Noose 3
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 5
Singapore
OL Supreme
Television Broadcasts Limited
TVB Jade
Hong Kong
House of Love (Ban Nee Mee Rak)
Scenario Co., Ltd.
Modern Nine TV, Channel 9
Thailand
Vongkumlao the Series
Workpoint Entertainment Public Company Limited
MCOT Public Company Limited, Channel 9
Thailand
Faking News
IBN18 Network Ltd
IBN7
India
BEST CURRENT AFFAIRS PROGRAMME
Changemakers – Energy
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Man Made Marvel – Shanghai World Expo
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
101 East: Protecting Indonesia’s Children
Al Jazeera English
Malaysia
Insight (Episode 9) – The Path to Peace
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel NewsAsia
Singapore
101 East: Turning a Blind Eye
Al Jazeera English
Malaysia
Reporter’s Notebook: Ondoy’s Wrath
GMA Network, Inc.
GMA Channel 7
Philippines
921 Earthquake Special
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Revealed – Behind China’s Digital Wall
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
BEST CHILDREN’S PROGRAMME
Rise and Shine!
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)
Educational Channel
Japan
Crayons in My Heart – Three Young Islanders
SBS (Seoul Broadcasting System)
SBS, Channel 6
South Korea
Belalang
Astro Entertainment Sdn Bhd
Astro Ceria
Malaysia
Discover Science: Let’s See the Speed of Sound
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)
Educational Channel
Japan
Hi-5 Season 11
Endemol Worldwide Distribution
Nine Network Australia, Channel 9
Australia
Chak Dhoom Dhoom
Endemol (India)
Viacom 18, Colors
India
The Joy of Symbols
Public Television Service Foundation
PTS
Taiwan
BEST ENTERTAINMENT (ONE-OFF/ANNUAL) SPECIAL
Maa Tujhe Pranaam
SOL Production Pvt Ltd
Viacom 18, Colors
India
MTV World Stage VMAJ 2010
MTV Networks Asia
SKY PerfecTV! , MTV Japan
Singapore
Ultimate Power Group Season 2 (Grand Finals)
Metropolitan TV Sdn Bhd
8TV
Malaysia
Shout! Awards 2009
Metropolitan TV Sdn Bhd
8TV
Malaysia
Jai Jawan with Abishek Bachchan
New Delhi Television Ltd
NDTV 24×7
India
BEST ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMME
Cyril: Simply Magic (Season 1 Episode 3)
SPE Networks-Asia Pte Ltd
AXN Asia
Singapore
Neighborhood Treasures
TV Asahi Corporation
TV Asahi
Japan
The Noose 3
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 5
Singapore
Those Were the Tastes (Episode 2)
i-Cable Entertainment Limited
Hong Kong Cable Television Limited, Entertainment Channel
Hong Kong
Cyril: Simply Magic (Season 1 Episode 1)
SPE Networks-Asia Pte Ltd
AXN Asia
Singapore
Zara Nach Ke Dikha
SOL Production Pvt. Ltd.
STAR India Pvt. Ltd., STAR Plus
India
World Café Middle East – Istanbul
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
BEST GAME OR QUIZ PROGRAMME
Talkin’ ‘bout Your Generation
ITV Studios Global Entertainment
Network 10
Hong Kong
Take Him Out (Episode 47)
PT. Dunia Visitama Produksi / Fremantlemedia
Indosiar Visual Mandiri, Indosiar
Indonesia
Yok Siam 10 Kor
Workpoint Entertainment Public Company Limited
MCOT Public Company Limited, Channel 9
Thailand
The Chinese Challenge Grand Final
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 8
Singapore
Jangan Lupa Lirik!
Astro Productions Sdn Bhd
Astro Ria
Malaysia
Game On
StarHub Cable Vision Ltd
Supersports Arena
Singapore
BEST MUSIC PROGRAMME
Singapore Idol 2009 (Finals)
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 5
Singapore
70 Years Bob Tutupoly (Special Episode)
PT. Indosiar Visual Mandiri
Indosiar
Indonesia
A Passionate Challenger, Alice Sara Ott: Born to be a Pianist
Mainichi Broadcasting System, Inc.
MBS, Channel 4
Japan
Indonesian Idol (Season 6 Episode 16)
PT. Dunia Visitama Produksi / Fremantlemedia
RCTI
Indonesia
Eye on Taiwan – Mando Pop Empire
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
MTV Unplugged Ayaka
MTV Networks Asia
SKY PerfecTV! , MTV Japan
Singapore
MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia 2009
MTV Networks Asia
StarHub, MTV SEA
Singapore
BEST REALITY PROGRAMME
Storm Surfers – New Zealand
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Come Dine With Me (Australia)
ITV Studios Global Entertainment
Lifestyle Channel
Hong Kong
TV Animal Farm – A Miraculous Story About Two Street Dogs
SBS (Seoul Broadcasting System)
SBS, Channel 6
South Korea
Dhil Dare Devils (Season 2)
Frames Entertainment Pte Ltd
MediaCorp, Vasantham
Singapore
Living with a Superstar (Episode 1)
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Travel and Living
Singapore
My Kitchen Rules
Endemol Worldwide Distribution
Seven Network Australia
Australia
BEST INFOTAINMENT PROGRAMME
Passage to Malaysia – The Cradle
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Travel and Living
Singapore
Lonely Planet: Roads Less Travelled – China
National Geographic Channel Asia
National Geographic Channel
Singapore
Gracious Planet (Episode 4)
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 8
Singapore
Hip Korea: Kim Yu Na
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Culinary Asia – Japan
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Revealed – Shah Rukh Khan
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
BEST TALK SHOW
Dream of Tai Lihua, the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva
Shanghai Media Group
Shanghai TV Station, Documentary Channel
China
Devil’s Advocate
IBN18 Network Ltd
CNN-IBN
India
Zindagi LIVE: Child Sexual Abuse
IBN18 Network Ltd
IBN7
India
MATA NAJWA: I Lost My Better Half – The Love Story of Habibie & Ainun
PT. Media Televisi Indonesia
Metro TV
Indonesia
We the People: Breaking the Stereotype
New Delhi Television Ltd
NDTV 24×7
India
Betrayal of Bhopal
New Delhi Television Ltd
NDTV 24×7
India
BEST ANIMATION
Neighbors
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)
Educational Channel
Japan
Psychic Hero
Broadcast Thai Television
Thai TV Color, Channel 3
Thailand
To Promise a Clean Future – Wind Power
SunArts & Production
Beautiful Life Television
Taiwan
Kumbh Karan
Turner Entertainment Networks Asia, Inc.
POGO
Hong Kong
The Little Chestnut of Tang Dynasty
Tzu Chi Culture and Communication Foundation
Da Ai TV
Taiwan
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – The Mandalore Plot
Lucasfilm Animation Company B.V.
MediaCorp, Channel 5
Singapore
BEST SOCIAL AWARENESS PROGRAMME
Spellbound: Crimes of the Mind
AETN All Asia Networks
Crime and Investigation Channel
Singapore
Almost Famous – Close-up for the Kathoey (Episode 1)
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel NewsAsia
Singapore
Eco Taiwan – Building Magic
Discovery Networks
Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Womb of the World
National Geographic Channel Asia
National Geographic Channel
Singapore
GIFTS (Tiny Toones)
Xtreme Production LLP
MediaCorp, Channel NewsAsia
Singapore
False Charges: Prosecution that Hides, Courts that Run
Mainichi Broadcasting System, Inc.
MBS, Channel 4
Japan
BEST ADAPTATION OF AN EXISTING FORMAT
Project Runway Korea 2
Orion Cinema Network Corporation
Orion Cinema Network,
On Style
South Korea
Perfect Bride
Miditech Pvt. Ltd
STAR India Pvt Ltd, STAR Plus
India
Take a Celebrity Out (Episode 16)
PT. Indosiar Visual Mandiri
Indosiar
Indonesia
Debt to Life
Bloomberg UTV
India
Singapore Idol 2009 (Finals)
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 5
Singapore
The Moment of Truth Korea
Joongang Media Q Channel Limited
QTV
South Korea
BEST CROSS-PLATFORM CONTENT
HP Space
Ice-TV
STAR TV, Channel [V] and STAR World
Singapore
Hip Korea: Kim Yu Na
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Storm Surfers – New Zealand
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Culinary Asia – Japan
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Lonely Planet: Roads Less Travelled – China
National Geographic Channel Asia
National Geographic Channel
Singapore
Citizen Journalist Show
IBN18 Network Ltd
CNN-IBN
India
BEST LIFESTYLE PROGRAMME
Fun Taiwan 9 (Episode 13)
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Travel and Living
Singapore
World Café Middle East – Istanbul
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Living with a Superstar (Episode 1)
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Travel and Living
Singapore
Blowing in the World
now TV (PCCW Media Limited)
now Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Passage to Malaysia – The Cradle
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Travel and Living
Singapore
– PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES –
BEST NEWS PRESENTER OR ANCHOR
Kristie Lu Stout
World Report
CNN International
Hong Kong
Veronica Pedrosa
19th May 2010 News Hour Thailand Protests 0.700 GMT
Al Jazeera English
Malaysia
Martin Soong
Squawk Box
CNBC Asia Pacific
Singapore
Anjali Rao
World Report
CNN International
Hong Kong
Karen Tso
Squawk Box
CNBC Asia Pacific
Singapore
Bernard Lo
Squawk Box
CNBC Asia Pacific
Singapore
BEST CURRENT AFFAIRS PRESENTER
Vikram Chandra
The Big Fight
New Delhi Television Ltd
NDTV 24×7
India
Anjali Rao
Talk Asia
CNN International
Hong Kong
Christine Tan
Managing Asia
CNBC Asia Pacific
Singapore
Karan Thapar
Devil’s Advocate
IBN18 Network Ltd
CNN-IBN
India
Najwa Shihab
Mata Najwa – The Eyes of Najwa
PT. Media Televisi Indonesia
Metro TV
Indonesia
Anubha Bhonsle
Kargil: Lest We Forget
IBN18 Network Ltd
CNN-IBN
India
BEST ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTER
Jon Niermann
Asia Uncut Season 2
West Meets East Productions HK Limited
STAR TV, STAR World
Hong Kong
Chusak Iamsuk
Teng Nong Pajonphai (Explore with Teng and Nong)
Workpoint Entertainment Public Company Limited
Royal Thai Army Radio and Television, Channel 5
Thailand
Cathy Cheng
Entertainers on Stage (Live)
i-Cable Entertainment Limited
Hong Kong Cable Television Limited, Cable Entertainment News
Hong Kong
Bobby Chinn
World Café Middle East – Istanbul
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Denise Keller
Passage to Malaysia – The Cradle
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Travel and Living
Singapore
BEST DRAMA PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
Chang Shan-Wei
The Pioneers
Hakka Television Station
Hakka TV
Taiwan
Bowie Lam
Sister of Pearl
Television Broadcasts Limited,
TVB Jade
Hong Kong
Lee Cheng Yun
The Adjusters
Metropolitan TV Sdn Bhd
8TV
Malaysia
Frederick Lee
Glowing Embers
Natseven TV Sdn Bhd
ntv7
Malaysia
Dingdong Dantes
Stairway to Heaven
GMA Network, Inc.
Philippines
Chen Sicheng
Pretty Maid
Huayi Brothers Times Culture Agency Co. Ltd
Hunan Broadcasting & TV Station, Economic Channel
China
BEST DRAMA PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE
Yang Gui-Mei
The Grass Green Sky
Tzu Chi Culture and Communication Foundation
Da Ai TV
Taiwan
Pan Li-Li
The Addict
Tzu Chi Culture and Communication Foundation
Da Ai TV
Taiwan
Rebecca Lim
The Pupil
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 5
Singapore
Jeanette Aw
Together
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 8
Singapore
Man Shu Chien
Where the Rain Never Stops (Episode 2)
Public Television Service Foundation
PTS
Taiwan
Michelle Chia
Polo Boys
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 5
Singapore
Chuan Yi Fong
The Illusionist
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel U
Singapore
Janice Koh
The Pupil
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 5
Singapore
BEST DRAMA PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Zhang Zhen Huan
Together
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 8
Singapore
Chen Shu Cheng
With You
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 8
Singapore
Terence Cao
The Best Things in Life
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 8
Singapore
Chuang Kai-Shun
Breaking Free
Tzu Chi Culture and Communication Foundation
Da Ai TV
Taiwan
Zzen
My Kampong Days
Natseven TV Sdn Bhd
ntv 7
Malaysia
Lim Kay Tong
The Pupil
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 5
Singapore
BEST DRAMA PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Sorpitnapa Chumpanee
The Revenge
Bangkok Broadcasting & TV Co., Ltd.
Channel 7
Thailand
Constance Song
Together
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 8
Singapore
Elfaeza Ul Haq
The Pupil
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 5
Singapore
Doreen Toh Kwee Kee
Letters to Heaven (Episode 1)
August Pictures Pte Ltd
MediaCorp TV, Channel 8
Singapore
Liang Shu Zao
My Kampong Days
Natseven TV Sdn Bhd
ntv 7
Malaysia
Susan Tse Suet Sum
Beyond the Realm of Conscience
Television Broadcasts Limited
TVB Jade
Hong Kong
Chiranan Manochaem
Two Moon Tigers
Bangkok Broadcasting & TV Co., Ltd
Channel 7
Thailand
BEST COMEDY PEFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR/ACTRESS
Alaric Tay
The Noose 3
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 5
Singapore
Michael V.
Pepito Manaloto
GMA Network, Inc.
GMA Channel 7
Philippines
Michelle Chong
Black Rose
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 8
Singapore
Sudarat Bootprom
Vongkumlao the Series
Workpoint Entertainment Public Company Limited
MCOT Public Company Limited, Channel 9
Thailand
Chua En Lai
The Noose 3
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 5
Singapore
Michelle Chong
The Noose 3
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 5
Singapore
–TECHNICAL & CREATIVE CATEGORIES–
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Monsterfish: Giant Stingray
National Geographic Channel Asia
National Geographic Channel
Singapore
Passage to Malaysia – The Cradle
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Travel and Living
Singapore
Eco Taiwan – Building Magic
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Diminishing Horizons
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel U
Singapore
Cyril: Simply Magic (Season 1 Episode 3)
SPE Networks-Asia Pte Ltd
AXN Asia
Singapore
Storm Surfers – New Zealand
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Sport Star Insider – Aviation
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
BEST DIRECTION
Man Made Marvel – Giant Buddha
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Storm Surfers – New Zealand
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
The Addict
Tzu Chi Culture and Communication Foundation
Da Ai TV
Taiwan
The Pupil
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Channel 5
Singapore
Hip Korea: Kim Yu Na
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Fight Masters: Silat
National Geographic Channel Asia
National Geographic Channel
Singapore
BEST EDITING
The Adjusters – Kidnap
Metropolitan TV Sdn Bhd
8TV
Malaysia
Man Made Marvel – World’s Biggest Subway
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Storm Surfers – New Zealand
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Hip Korea: Kim Yu Na
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Remembrance: Kargil, 10 Years Later
New Delhi Television Ltd
NDTV 24×7
India
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