Bront Palarae's "The Bridge" among 25th Asian Television Awards nominees

9 Nov – The Asian Television Awards has announced the nominees for its upcoming 25th edition, which is set to be held next year.

Malaysia is among the countries that have earned several nominations at the long-running awards show that recognises excellence in programming, production and performance in the Asian TV industry.

The Bront Palarae-starring "The Bridge" represents Malaysia with its nominations in eight categories. Bront himself is nominated in two categories, Best Actor In A Leading Role and Best Leading Male Performance – Digital. Co-star Rebecca Lim also earns nominations in the female equivalent of both categories.

Meanwhile, Wan Hanafi Su, Fikry Ibrahim, and Miller Khan are all nominated for Best Actor In A Supporting Role.

Another Viu series, "Pretty Little Liars", also represents Malaysia in three of the categories. Check out below all the Malaysian nominees for the 25th Asian Television Awards.

BEST DRAMA SERIES
"The Bridge"

BEST PRESCHOOL PROGRAMME
"Didi & Friends"

BEST MUSIC PROGRAMME
"Konsert Orang Kita Orkestra RTM"

BEST ADAPTATION OF AN EXISTING FORMAT
"The Bridge"
"Pretty Little Liars"

BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
Bront Palarae, "The Bridge"

BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE
Rebecca Lim, "The Bridge"

BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Wan Hanafi Su, "The Bridge"
Fikry Ibrahim, "The Bridge"
Miller Khan, "The Bridge"

BEST DIRECTION (NON-FICTION)
Wan Azfam Wan Daud, "Pendoa Yang Ikhlas"

BEST DIGITAL FICTION PROGRAMME/SERIES
"The Bridge"
"Pretty Little Liars"

BEST LEADING FEMALE PERFORMANCE – DIGITAL
Rebecca Lim, "The Bridge"

BEST LEADING MALE PERFORMANCE – DIGITAL
Bront Palarae, "The Bridge"
Ario Bayu, "The Bridge"
Tarra Budiman, "Pretty Little Liars"
Kamal Adli, "Black"

Winners will be announced at the 25th Asian Television Awards that will be held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from 15 to 17 January 2021.

The awards ceremony will also be streamed live via https://www.facebook.com/AsianTVAwards.