Cover The Asian Academy Creative Awards is the most distinguished award for creative excellence in the Asia-Pacific region (Photo: Asian Academy Creative Awards)
The Asian Academy Creative Awards is the most distinguished award for creative excellence in the Asia-Pacific region (Photo: Asian Academy Creative Awards)
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The prestigious Asian Academy Creative Awards showcase the pinnacle of creativity and innovation in content creation
Established to honour outstanding content creation and media production achievements, the Asian Academy Creative Awards (AACA) is the most distinguished award for creative excellence in the Asia-Pacific region. It encompasses a wide range of categories across television, film, and streaming platforms.
The annual two-night gala and awards ceremony were held at Singapore’s iconic Capitol Theatre on December 3 and 4, 2024, featuring 17 nations and territories—with 11 taking home the coveted Goddess statuettes.
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The first night of the awards saw India, Japan, and host nation Singapore share the limelight with four wins each, while Warner Bros Discovery emerged as the top-performing studio with five wins.
Above Ryohei Suzuki won Best Actor in a Leading Role and Best Actor in a Comedy Performance (Photo: Instagram / @ryoheisuzuki_cityhunter)
Ryohei Suzuki won Best Actor in a Leading Role and Best Actor in a Comedy Performance (Photo: Instagram / @ryoheisuzuki_cityhunter)
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Japan led the medal count by the second night, claiming ten wins, including two groundbreaking awards for actor Ryohei Suzuki. Suzuki made history by becoming the first actor to win two Goddess statuettes in one year—Best Actor in a Leading Role and Best Actor in a Comedy Performance—for his stellar work in Netflix’s City Hunter. Japan’s dominance was further underscored when the esteemed Legacy Award was presented to Fuji Television Network in recognition of its enduring impact on the creative landscape.
Another historical moment came when Malaysia’s Susan Lankester claimed her second statuette, adding Best Actress in a Leading Role to her previous win in 2021.
Above Susan Lankester won Best Actress in a Leading Role (Photo: Instagram / @susan_lankester)
Susan Lankester won Best Actress in a Leading Role (Photo: Instagram / @susan_lankester)
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Thailand celebrated a milestone victory with Doctor Climax by GMM Studios International, which clinched the Best Drama Series award for Netflix. The series triumphed over stiff competition from 14 other countries, cementing the country’s growing reputation as a hub for compelling drama. Meanwhile, Korea’s cinematic finesse was recognised with the Best Direction award for Netflix’s Queen of Tears.
The AACA continues to celebrate and elevate the region’s creative voices by recognising excellence across television, film, digital media, and streaming platforms. The annual prestigious ceremony is a poignant reminder of the immense talent and stories that continue to captivate audiences worldwide.
