TVB's "News Queen" Secures 8 Awards - Charmaine Sheh Clinches Third Best Actress
2024-01-15
On the night of January 14, TVB's 2023 StarHub Awards in Macau saw the sensational drama "News Queen" emerge as the biggest winner, bagging 8 major awards, including Best Drama. Lead actress Charmaine Sheh, portraying Wen Hui Sum, secured her third Best Actress win, making her the only three-time recipient in TVB history.
Veteran actress, Nancy Koo, received her first-ever acting award after 15 years in the industry for her role as Sherry Hui in "News Queen," winning Best Supporting Actress.
Despite initially earning a high rating of 8.1 on Douban, "News Queen" faced a slight dip due to its less-than-perfect ending, settling at a commendable 7.8, marking it as a rare gem in TVB's recent productions.
The story revolves around SNK-NEWS, Hong Kong's largest media agency, with a focus on the 6:30 PM news program, the highest-rated flagship show and the center of anchor rivalry.
In the News TV Department, senior anchors Wen Hui Sum (Charmaine Sheh) and Leung King Yan (Ma Kwok Ming) split into two factions, each making waves. Wen ultimately climbs the managerial ladder, but this success triggers a series of storms following the vacancy of the prime-time female anchor slot.
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