At the Star Awards 2026 ceremony held in Singapore, actor Desmond Tan clinched the Best Actor award, a result that surprised many industry observers and the winner himself. Tan won for his portrayal of a vigilante in the MediaCorp drama 'Shero'. In his acceptance speech, he expressed disbelief, stating he thought the announcement was a joke.
Leading up to the awards, veteran actor Chen Hanwei was widely considered the frontrunner. Hanwei holds the record for the most Best Actor wins at the Star Awards and was nominated for his role in 'Kill Sera Sera'. His non-win was a notable upset of the evening.
The Star Awards are the premier awards for Chinese-language television in Singapore, organized by Mediacorp. The 2026 ceremony celebrated the best of local television productions from the past year. Other major winners of the night included Chantalle Ng, who won Best Actress for her role in 'Shero', making it a significant night for the series.
