More than 165 programmes have been nominated in the 7th annual ContentAsia Awards, highlighting premium video content and talent achievements across multiple platforms in the Asia region. Winners of the 2026 ContentAsia Awards will be announced at an on-ground event in Bangkok on Thursday, 27 August 2026. This year’s celebration includes the 2nd Viewers’ Choice Awards, supported by Rewind Networks.
The full list of nominees is below in alphabetical order by programme name:
Best Animated Programme Made in Asia
| BoBoiBoy Galaxy Baraju | Monsta Studios Sdn. Bhd. |
| Kisah Bawah Tanah | ASTRO Malaysia |
| Leo The Wildlife Ranger – A Slither in the Grass | Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
| Wira Minyak Sawit (The Palm Oil Hero) | LES’ COPAQUE PRODUCTION SDN BHD |
Best Kids TV Programme Made in Asia
| Blippi’s Singapore Adventure – Blippi’s Big Splash Slide Adventure | Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
| Cahaya Kelip – Kelip (The Glow of Fireflies) | LES’ COPAQUE PRODUCTION SDN BHD |
| Nature Bug Patrol | Taigi TV Station |
| Small Hands, Big Stage | Taigi TV Station |
| The Wakey Show | NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) |
Best Current Affairs Programme Made in Asia for a Single Market in Asia
| CNA Correspondent: The Generation That Reset A Nation | Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
| Corruption Series: A Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho Special Report | GMA Network, Inc. (Public Affairs) |
| Iskoolmates | People’s Television Network Inc. |
| News Magazine: The Wang Fuk Court Disaster | Television Broadcasts Limited |
| Undercover Asia S12: Inside the Illegal “Dunki” Route | Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
Best Current Affairs Programme Made in Asia for Regional Asia and/or International Markets
| Insight: Southeast Asia’s Scam Empire | Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
| News Magazine: Trade Wars – Globalization on the Brink? | Television Broadcasts Limited |
| No Poverty Land V – Odyssey of Intelligence | Television Broadcasts Limited |
| One “Orphan” Every Hour | Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
Best Factual Programme Made in Asia for a Single Asian Market
| Inside the Great ATM Heist | Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
| Life, Unexpected Season 2 | Weiyu Films Pte Ltd |
| Naked and Soaked | BILIBILI |
| On A Thai Note, the artful journey of Somtow Sucharitkul | Wishtrend Thailand |
| Separation Declassified | Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
| Tuesday Report: Stay By Your Side | Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
Best Factual Programme Made in Asia for Multiple Asian and/or International Markets
| Best of the World’s Destinations: Guizhou S2 | National Geographic |
| Bones of Contention | Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
| Incredible Encounter: When Socrates met Confucius | All3Media International |
| Life at the Yellow River Delta S2 | National Geographic, CICC, Shandong Radio and Television Station |
| The Eiffel Tower’s Secret Connection to Taiwan | TaiwanPlus |
| The Wind Phone: From Japan to the World | NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) |
Best Environmental and/or Social Impact Programme Made in Asia
| Before You Go | Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
| Insight: Southeast Asia’s Big Problem with Microplastics | Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
| POLAR ALARM: How Our Carbon Footprint is Destroying Penguin Habitats | Jhost Studio, TVBS |
| The Last Dance | Phoenix Satellite Television Co. Ltd. |
| Unusual Confessions 2 – Without a Country | Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
| Zero Day Attack | ZeroDay Cultural and Creative Company Limited |
Best Use of Technology in Content Production in Asia
| Pradhana Vizha 2026 | Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
| Swords into Plowshares 太平年 | China Huace Film&TV Co., Ltd. |
| Through Time | Protagonist by M |
| TOKYO Miko Ninja | NIPPON TV |
Best Sound Design Created in Asia for an Asian TV Programme/Series
| Bad Cop (Malaysia) | Astro Shaw Sdn Bhd |
| Black Tide Island | Hakka TV |
| BoBoiBoy Galaxy Baraju | Monsta Studios Sdn Bhd |
| Decalcomania | Mocha Chai Laboratories |
| Fixing Fate | Nightjar Films Pte. Ltd. |
Best Original Song Created in Asia for an Asian TV Series/Programme or Movie
| “A Toast to Peace” 敬太平 – Opening Theme of Swords into Plowshares 太平年 | China Huace Film&TV Co., Ltd. |
| “Bebas” (Free) by Zalelo & Andy Gan – Korban Part 2 | Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
| “He left me the stars” by George Chen – Black Tide Island | Hakka TV |
| “Hide” (หาย) Ost. Hide & Sis – Aye Sarunchana Apisamaimongkol, Emi Thasorn Klinnium | GMM TV CO., LTD. |
| “Million Miles” 万里 – Ending Theme of Swords into Plowshares 太平年 | China Huace Film&TV Co., Ltd. |
| “Namma Kaalam” (It’s Our Time) – “Arya” | Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
Best Sports Magazine Programme Made in Asia
| Go For Gold: Sports Science Team Taiwan | SET Metro Channel, Jhost Studio |
| Off the Grid | beIN Sports Asia Pte Ltd |
| PTV Sports | People’s Television Network Inc. |
| Road to Final Putra Proliga 2025 | PT Omni Intivision |
| SPO Time Machine : AI Remastered | SPOTV by Eclat Media Group |
Best Factual Entertainment Programme Made in Asia for International/Regional Markets
| Best of the World’s Destinations: Guizhou S2 | National Geographic |
| Ed Stafford’s Rite of Passage | Warner Bros. Discovery |
| Exchange 4 | CJ ENM |
| Kid’s Kingdom: Can you reconnect with your inner child? | NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) – international coproduction with BBC Studios and Empire of Arkadia |
| Salt of the Earth | Sora Media for CNA, Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
Best Factual Entertainment Programme Made in Asia for a Single Market in Asia
| Broken Roads, Broken Promises | GMA Network, Inc. |
| Exploring the Unknown with Wang Yibo 2 | Warner Bros. Discovery |
| Rail Life Story: Bangladesh | August Pictures Pte Ltd |
| The Grandmaster’s CNY Cook-Off | ASTRO Malaysia |
| Savouring Sibu : The Taste of Swan City | Sarawak Media Group Sdn Bhd |
| Unforgettable Duet | Something Special / Studio Rudolph / MBN |
Best Comedy Programme Made in Asia
| Mama Mama Pengejar Cinta | Vidio |
| Mimpi Raya | Mediacorp |
| SNL Korea Season 7 | Coupang Play |
| SNL Korea Season 8 | Coupang Play |
| The White Collars Season 2 | Coupang Play |
Shortform: Best Vertical Video Series Made in Asia
| Bad Jokes – The Aunty Who Cannot Follow Instructions | Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
| Professor Hsiao’s Homophonic Humor | TaiwanPlus |
| ReelShort’s Twenty: Love Shuffle (트웬티: 첫사랑 체인지) | Crazy Maple Studio Inc |
| Who Did My Ah Ma Kill? | Viddsee Pte. Ltd. |
| Yes933 Comedy Skits | Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
Best Microdrama Series Made in Asia
| Bring It On! | Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
| Growing Up: The Boundary Between Us | Fuji Television Network, Inc. |
| ReelShort’s Twenty: Love Shuffle (트웬티: 첫사랑 체인지) | Crazy Maple Studio Inc |
| The Missing Train | Fuji Television Network, Inc. |
| Woke Up In The 60s In My Grandma’s Apron | Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
| 真珠の涙は私の恋 ; The Final Bell | COL Group International |
Best Variety Programme Made in Asia
| BOYS II PLANET | CJ ENM |
| Malam Puncak HUT SCTV 35 Xtraordinary | PT Surya Citra Televisi |
| MasterChef Cambodia – Season 4 | Cambodian Broadcasting Service Co., Ltd (CBS) |
| Saturday Night Live Korea Season 7 | NBCUniversal Formats |
| The Tonight Show Mongolia | NBCUniversal Formats |
| World of Street Woman Fighter | CJ ENM |
Best Original Game Show Made in Asia
| 6 Gens Game Season 2 | Yomiuri TV |
| Just Makeup | Coupang Play |
| Murder on the Menu | Mediacorp TV Singapore Pte Ltd |
| Nep League | Fuji Television Network, Inc. |
| Special Delivery | Fremantle |
| Talk To My Manager | ASTRO Malaysia |
Best Original Reality Programme Made in Asia
| Curtain up, Class! | CJ ENM |
| Dabang Sisters | Coupang Play |
| I AM BOXER | CJ ENM |
| The Village Barber | CJ ENM |
| Way To You | Sonic Frontier Cultural Development Co., Ltd. / Shanghai True-feel Reta Technology Co., LTD |
Best TV Format Adaptation (Unscripted) in Asia
| Hollywood Game Night Thailand Season 8 | NBCUniversal Formats |
| Million Dollar Listing India Season 2 | NBCUniversal Formats |
| Saturday Night Live Korea Season 7 | NBCUniversal Formats |
| The Face Thailand (Season 6) | Banijay Rights (distributor) |
| The Traitors (India) | All3Media International |
Best TV Format Adaptation (Scripted) in Asia
| Bad Cop (Malaysia) | Astro Shaw Sdn Bhd |
| It’s Okay To Not Be Okay | ABS-CBN Studios |
| Mistry (Monk India) | NBCUniversal Formats |
| Shameless (India) | All3Media International |
| Step Dave (Malaysia) | All3Media International |
Best LGBTQ+ Programme Made in Asia
| Burnout Syndrome | GMM TV CO., LTD. |
| Goddess Bless You From Death | CHANGE2561 COMPANY LIMITED |
| Heart Code | Mono Streaming Company Limited |
| Me and Thee | GMM TV CO., LTD. |
| Melody of Secrets | GMM TV CO., LTD. |
Best Cinematography in a TV Series
| Algojo | Vidio |
| Best of the World’s Destinations: Guizhou S2 | National Geographic |
| Black Tide Island | Hakka TV |
| Enigma Black Stage | GMM TV CO., LTD. |
| Necromancer | MONO STREAMING COMPANY LIMITED |
| Swords into Plowshares 太平年 | China Huace Film&TV Co., Ltd. |
Best Feature Film or Telemovie Made in Asia
| Abah Saya Uncle Mike | Astro Shaw Sdn Bhd |
| Call Me Mother | ABS-CBN |
| Malam Terlarang | Astro Shaw Sdn Bhd |
| The Untethering | Presented by PTS Taiwan / Produced by Oceanland Film Studio |
| Through the Cracks | Taigi TV Station |
Best Director of a Scripted TV Series Made in Asia
| Nagesh Kukunoor for “The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case” | Applause Entertainment |
| Lee Thean-jeen for “Aunty Lee’s Deadly Delights: Going Up” | Weiyu Films |
| Ler Jiyuan & Tsai Pao-Chang for “Islanders” | Screenworks Asia |
| Zaini Nasser for “Cuci” Season 2 | Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
| Jim Wang for “Black Tide Island” | Hakka TV |
| Jo Woong & Kim Kang kyu for “Heroes Next Door” | Coupang Play |
Best Drama Series Made in Asia for a Regional or International Market
| Bon Appétit, Your Majesty | CJ ENM |
| Dear X | CJ ENM |
| The Hunt – The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case | Applause Entertainment |
| Passing the Reins | Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc. |
| Rosanjin’s Stove | NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) |
| Swords into Plowshares 太平年 | China Huace Film&TV Co., Ltd. |
Best Drama Series Made in Asia for a Single Asian Market
| Algojo | Vidio |
| Aunty Lee’s Deadly Delights | Weiyu Films |
| Black Tide Island | Hakka TV |
| Emerald Hill – The Little Nyonya Story | Mediacorp Ptd Ltd |
| Holi-day | Taigi TV Station |
| Incognito | ABS-CBN STUDIOS |
Best Supporting Actress in a TV Programme/Series Made in Asia
| Noorkhiriah Ahmad as Nor in “Seribu Tahun” (Thousand Years) | ASTRO Malaysia |
| Chen Liping as Zhu Niang in “Emerald Hill – The Little Nyonya Story“ | Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
| Ivory Chia as Xin Niang in “Emerald Hill – The Little Nyonya Story“ | Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
| Winki Lai as Kung Suen-pak in “The Unusual Prosecutor“ | Television Broadcasts Limited |
| Maria Theodore as Gina in “Jalinan Terlarang“ | Vidio |
| Mint Thishar Thurachon as Myday in “Enigma Black Stage“ | GMM TV CO., LTD. |
Best Supporting Actor in a TV Programme/Series Made in Asia*
| Guan Zhi Huang as Chang Chih-Hao (A Hao) in “The Long Way Home” | Tzu Chi Culture and Communication Foundation |
| Hsia Teng-hung as Li Mu-hsiung in “Black Tide Island” | Hakka TV |
| River Huang as Luo You-de in “Black Tide Island” | Hakka TV |
| Liu Chen-en as Wang Zhang in “Black Tide Island” | Hakka TV |
| Randy Pangalila as Frengky in “Algojo“ | Vidio |
| Tyler Ten as Bai Ah Li in “Emerald Hill – The Little Nyonya Story” | Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
| Zhu Yawen as Zhao Kuangyin in “Swords into Plowshares 太平年” | China Huace Film&TV Co., Ltd. |
| * Result of ties |
Best Female Lead in a TV Programme/Series Made in Asia
| Bella Ranee Campen as Kamduang in “My Sassy Wedding” / เจ้าคุณพี่กับอีนางคำดวง | BEC World PLC. |
| Kim Min-ha as Jeong Hee-wan in “Way Back Love” | CJ ENM, TVING |
| Kim Yoo-jung as Baek Ah Jin in “Dear X” | CJ ENM / TVING |
| Angelica Panganiban as Jackie Carpio in “The Silent Noise” | ABS-CBN Studios |
| Park Bo-young as Yoo Mi-ji and Yoo Mi-rae in “Our Unwritten Seoul” | tvN, TVING, Netflix |
| Nora Samosir as Nona in “Boneka” | Mediacorp Suria Channel |
Best Male Lead in a TV Programme/Series Made in Asia
| Bai Yu 白宇 as Qian Hong Chu in “Swords into Plowshares” 太平年 | China Huace Film&TV Co., Ltd. |
| Aaron Don Don as Ming-Hung 賴銘宏 in “Through the Cracks” 夾縫人生 | Taigi TV Station |
| Meng Po Fu as Meng Pai in “The Black Box: Space Journey” | LINE Taiwan Limited |
| Richie Koh 许瑞奇 as Gouli Ge and Jian Ling in “The Spirit Hunter” 带剑女孩 | Mediacorp Pte Ltd |
| Lee Zen Lee as Chiang Chi-han 江啟漢 in “The Black Box: The White Box” | LINE Taiwan Limited |
| Hiroki Narimiya as Masato Kamishiro in “Dead or Love” | AbemaTV, Inc. |
Viewers’ Choice: Favourite Actor
| Arya Saloka | Vidio |
| Pon Nawasch | BEC World PLC. |
| Pavel Naret Promphaopun | CHANGE2561 COMPANY LIMITED |
Viewers’ Choice: Favourite Actress
| LingLing Kwong | BEC World PLC. |
| Orm Kornnaphat | BEC World PLC. |
| Haico Van der Veken | Vidio |
Viewers’ Choice: Favourite TV Series
| “Heart Code” | MONO STREAMING COMPANY LIMITED |
| “Good Heavens! I’m a Goose not a Swan” | BEC World PLC. |
| “Harmony Secret” | CHANGE2561 COMPANY LIMITED |
| “Dear X” | CJ ENM |
| “Typhoon Family” | CJ ENM |
Viewers’ Choice: Most Romantic Moment
| “Heart Code” สืบลับจับใจ | MONO STREAMING COMPANY LIMITED |
| “Good Heavens! I’m A Goose Not A Swan” | BEC World PLC. |
| “Spring Fever” | CJ ENM |
ContentAsia Awards 