Blockbuster drama Emerald Hill - The Little Nyonya Story (2025), the frontrunner of this year’s Star Awards, won seven of its 17 nominations during Mediacorp’s annual television awards ceremony on April 19.

The spin-off of iconic series The Little Nyonya (2008) was named Best Drama Serial, and swept major awards in the performance categories, from Best Actress (Jesseca Liu) and Best Supporting Actor (Tyler Ten) to Best Supporting Actress (Chen Liping) and the Young Talent Award (Ivory Chia).

Its theme song, Echoes Of Petals, was named Best Original Song, and its travel series Emerald Hill - Our Hillside Moments (2025) won Best Entertainment Programme.

The next most-nominated show, Another Wok Of Life (2025), got five nominations, but did not win any awards.

At The Theatre at Mediacorp, 19 awards were presented across programme, performance and popularity categories, including the new Best Microdrama prize for the bite-sized, mobile-first format.

Tyler Ten, 30, won Best Supporting Actor for playing a street gangster on Emerald Hill. He thanked this family, friends and fan club, and said: “When I felt lost, many seniors told me all actors are waiting for an opportunity. Today, my waiting has paid off.

“For me, Bai Ah Li is not just a role. It is a turning point, and I cherish every opportunity to perform. I will continue to work hard”