adminASTRO recorded outstanding achievements when it won 19 Malaysian National Winner recognitions in the Asian Academy Creative Awards (AACA) 2026, thus strengthening its position as a leader in local creative content and production.
Among the most prominent works was the drama series Good Boys Go to Heaven which took home five awards including Best Drama Series, Best Actor in a Leading Role for Beto Kusyairy, Best Cinematography (Fiction), Best Editing and Best Screenplay.
The film Malam Terlarang created its own success with four wins, namely Best Feature Film, Best Actress in a Supporting Role through Sofia Jane, Best Direction (Feature Film) by the late Norhanisham Muhammad and Best Promo or Trailer.
The entertainment program Talk To My Manager also stood out when it won two recognitions in the Best Unscripted Entertainment and Best Entertainment Host categories, which were won by Datuk Aznil Haji Nawawi.
In addition, various Astro content was also selected as Malaysian National Winners in their respective categories.
The list of Astro’s 19 recognitions is as follows:
1. Best Actor in a Leading Role – Beto Kusyairy, Good Boys Go to Heaven
2. Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Sofia Jane, Malam Terlarang
3. Best Adaptation of an Existing Format (Script) – Bad Cop
4. Best Branded Programme – Dapur Bapak Bapak
5. Best Cinematography (Fiction) – Tan Teck Zee, Good Boys Go to Heaven
6. Best Direction (Fiction Film) – Allahyarham Norhanisham Muhammad, Malam Terlarang
7. Best Drama Series – Good Boys Go to Heaven
8. Best Editing – Basil Faizal & Safwan Salleh, Good Boys Go to Heaven
9. Best Entertainment Host – Datuk Aznil Haji Nawawi, Talk To My Manager
10. Best Factual Presenter – Boey Leong, Prime Talk
11. Best Fiction Film – Malam Terlarang
12. Best General Entertainment, Game or Quiz Programme – Astro KUDADA CNY Countdown Gala 2026
13. Best Music or Dance Programme – Astro Star Quest 2025
14. Best Unscripted Entertainment – Talk To My Manager
15. Best Promo or Trailer – Forbidden Night
16. Best Screenplay – Mira Mustaffa, Good Boys Go to Heaven
17. Best Short Form Content – Life In A Loop
18. Best Single Drama/Telemovie/Anthology Episode – Kerikil Depan Pintu
19. Best Visual or Special Effects in a TV Series or Feature Film – Sujud Terakhir Encik Norman
Apart from that, Viu Malaysia also won five national level wins at the Asian Academy Creative Awards (AACA) 2026 through Viu Original productions in the acting, directing, music, and short format storytelling categories.
The drama Seadanya Kita saw Emma Maembong win the Best Actress category while the official theme song Berakhir Kita won the Best Theme Song award.
The drama Kelas Belakang contributed two wins in the Best Script Direction category, won by Nurhanisham Muhammad, and Best Supporting Actor by Farihin Arnia.
Meanwhile, Viu Micro Drama Cinta Ori , co-produced by Creative Stew and Mi Sedaap Malaysia, won in the Best Micro Drama category.
All national winners will now represent Malaysia internationally before the overall winner of the 2026 Asian Academy Creative Awards is announced.
The AACA 2026 summit is scheduled to take place at the Capitol Theatre, Singapore, on December 3.
-Agency
