Star Awards 1998 is the fifth edition of the annual
Star Awards
Star Awards (Chinese: 红星大奖) are awards for artistic and technical merit where Mediacorp recognises entertainers under their employment for outstanding performances of the year.
The awards are given annually in a ceremony. The various ca ...
presented by the
Television Corporation of Singapore
Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. is the state media, state-owned media conglomerate of Singapore. Owned by Temasek Holdings—the investment arm of the Government of Singapore—it owns and operates television channels, radio, and digital media properties. ...
to honour its artistes who work on
Channel 8. The Best Comedy Performer and Best Variety Show Host Awards were introduced to recognise excellence in non-drama categories such as sitcoms, comedy shows and variety/
infotainment
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shows.
Winners and nominees
Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface. Other nominees are arranged based on chronological order of actors' showcase videos on the ceremony itself
;Best Supporting Actor 最佳男配角
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Chen Guohua
Tan Kok Hwa (born 1959 or 1960), professionally known as Chen Guohua, is a Singaporean actor and contracted artiste under MediaCorp.
Career
Chen graduated from the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation 5th Year Artiste Training Class. He was tra ...
– ''Around People's Park'' 珍珠街坊
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Richard Low
Richard Low (born 19 June 1952), also known as Liu Qianyi, is a Singaporean actor. He is best known for acting in many Chinese-language television dramas produced by MediaCorp Channel 8 and its predecessors. He also acted in some of Jack Neo' ...
– ''Living in Geylang'' 芽笼芽笼
**Lin Yisheng 林益盛 –
The New Adventures of Wisely
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Zheng Geping
Zheng Geping (born Edmund Tay Kok Peng on 27 May 1964), formerly known as Zheng Guoping, is a Singaporean actor, executive producer and businessman. He has appeared in several MediaCorp Channel 8 television series. He left MediaCorp in 2023.
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''The Return of the Condor Heroes''
**Chunyu Shanshan 淳于珊珊 – ''Rising Expectations'' 长河
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;Best Supporting Actress 最佳女配角
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Xiang Yun – ''Around People's Park'' 珍珠街坊
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Chen Huihui
Chen Huihui (born 1 October 1966) is a Singaporean actress, known for her supporting roles in various television series, including '' Tofu Street'', '' Hainan Kopi Tales'', '' The Guest People'', '' The Wing of Desire'', '' Moving On'' and '' ...
– ''
The Guest People''
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Hong Huifang
Hong Huifang (born Ang Hwee Fong on 7 January 1961) is a Singaporean actress.
In 2022, Hong became the first Singaporean actress to be nominated for Best Leading Actress at Taiwan's Golden Horse Awards, for her performance in the film '' A ...
– ''Facing the Music'' 钢琴88
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Kym Ng
Kym Ng Kwee Khim (born 1 July 1967) is a Singaporean television host and actress. She is known as one of Mediacorp's Variety Ah Jies (综艺阿姐).
Ng has received numerous accolades locally and regionally.
At the Star Awards, she was rec ...
– ''
The New Adventures of Wisely''
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Yvonne Lim
Yvonne Lim (born 28 September 1976) is a Singaporean actress.
Early life and education
Lim was born to Hokkien-speaking family. She studied at CHIJ St Theresa's Convent and graduated with a Diploma in Electronic, Computer, & Communication E ...
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''The Return of the Condor Heroes''
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;Best Drama Serial 最佳电视剧
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Stand by Me 家人有约
**Immortal Love 不老传说
**Driven by a Car 欲望街车
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The Return of the Condor Heroes
''The Return of the Condor Heroes'', also called ''The Giant Eagle and Its Companion'', is a wuxia novel by Jin Yong (Louis Cha). It is the second part of the '' Condor Trilogy'' and was preceded by '' The Legend of the Condor Heroes'' and foll ...
神雕侠侣
**The New Adventures of Wisely 卫斯理传奇
;Best Variety Show Host 最佳综艺主持人
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Kym Ng
Kym Ng Kwee Khim (born 1 July 1967) is a Singaporean television host and actress. She is known as one of Mediacorp's Variety Ah Jies (综艺阿姐).
Ng has received numerous accolades locally and regionally.
At the Star Awards, she was rec ...
鐘琴 - City Beat 城人杂志
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Guo Liang 郭亮 - 异度空间
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Sharon Au 欧菁仙 - 群星照亮千万心之新视艺人齐献力
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Bryan Wong
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王禄江 - City Beat 城人杂志
**Wang Yanqing 王嬿青 - 嬿青有约
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;Best Comedy Performer 最佳喜剧演员
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Mark Lee 李国煌 - Comedy Nite 搞笑行动
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Jack Neo
Jack Neo Chee Keong (born 24 January 1960) is a Singaporean filmmaker, comedian and actor who was a full-time Mediacorp artiste from 1983 to 2003. He established a unique presence with his genuine and relatable stories that highlight societa ...
- Comedy Nite 搞笑行动
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Huang Wenyong
Huang Wenyong (25 July 1952 – 20 April 2013) was a Malaysia-born Singaporean actor, host and teacher.
Huang died at the Singapore General Hospital at around 5 pm (GMT+8) on 20 April 2013, at the age of 60 due to lymphoma.
Early lif ...
黄文永 - Don't Worry, Be Happy 敢敢做个开心人 III
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Chew Chor Meng
Chew Chor Meng (born 20 November 1968) is a Singaporean actor, television host and businessman. He is one of the first batch of actors to receive the Star Awards for All-Time Favourite Artiste in 2004.
Career
Chew started his career in show ...
周初明 - Don't Worry, Be Happy 敢敢做个开心人 III
**Tracer Wong 王裕香 - Don't Worry, Be Happy 敢敢做个开心人 III
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;Best Variety Show 最佳综艺节目
*Comedy Nite 搞笑行动
Special Awards
Special Achievement Award 红星大奖特别成就奖
*Zoe Tay 郑惠玉
Popularity Awards
Most Popular Newcomer 最受欢迎新人
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Evelyn Tan 陈毓芸 - A Place to Call Home 薯条汉堡青春豆
**Amanda Ho 何芸珊 - Starting Point 青春列车
**Florence Tan 陈秀丽 - Immortal Love 不老传说
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Joey Swee 徐绮 - The Test Of Time 三年零八个月
**Michelle Liu 刘铃铃 - Starting Point 青春列车
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Yvonne Lim
Yvonne Lim (born 28 September 1976) is a Singaporean actress.
Early life and education
Lim was born to Hokkien-speaking family. She studied at CHIJ St Theresa's Convent and graduated with a Diploma in Electronic, Computer, & Communication E ...
林湘萍 - Starting Point 青春列车
**Andi Lim 林伟文 - Starting Point 青春列车
**Huang Feixiang 黄飞翔 - The Test Of Time 三年零八个月
**Henry Chong 钟应时 - Starting Point 青春列车
**Jerry Chang 常鲁峰 - The New Adventures of Wisely 卫斯理传奇
**Huang Guoliang 黄国良 - Starting Point 青春列车
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Tay Ping Hui
Tay Ping Hui (born 10 November 1970) is a Singaporean actor and director, known for starring in many Chinese-language television dramas in Singapore and mainland China. In 2014, Tay made his directorial debut with the basketball film '' Meeti ...
郑斌辉 - On the Edge - Mr Personality 风度翩翩先生
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Vincent Ng 翁清海 - Sword & Honour 铁血男儿
**Sean Tang 陈思恩 - A Place to Call Home 薯条汉堡青春豆
Top 10 Most Popular Artiste
Taiwan polls
;Most Popular Drama in Taiwan
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The Return of the Condor Heroes
''The Return of the Condor Heroes'', also called ''The Giant Eagle and Its Companion'', is a wuxia novel by Jin Yong (Louis Cha). It is the second part of the '' Condor Trilogy'' and was preceded by '' The Legend of the Condor Heroes'' and foll ...
神雕侠侣
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;Most Popular Female Artiste in Taiwan
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Fann Wong
Fann Woon Fong (born 27 January 1971), known professionally as Fann Wong, is a Singaporean actress, singer, businesswoman and model. She has been referred to as one of MediaCorp's ''Ah Jie'' for being one of the most successful actresses from Sing ...
范文芳
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;Most Popular Male Artiste in Taiwan
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Christopher Lee
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李铭顺
References
External links
Star Awards Hall of Fame
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