\u201cNow when I\u2019m nominated, I feel more gratitude. It\u2019s comforting to know that audiences still remember me,” he gushed, adding that awards feel more like a reminder at this stage of his career.<\/p>\n
\u201cA reminder that the audience is still watching you, so you cannot slack off, because the results will show.”<\/p>\n
On Xie choosing not to participate in the Star Awards \u2013 his first since returning to showbiz after 20 years \u2013 Chen said he respects his pal\u2019s decision.<\/p>\n
Xie actually held the record of five wins at Star Awards for 15 years until Chen broke it in 2019.<\/p>\n
\u201cShaoguang has his own choice, and I respect it very much. Among actors, it\u2019s not about who wins or loses, it\u2019s about everyone working together to make a good production,” he explained.<\/p>\n
Catch the Star Awards 2026 Backstage Live on Apr 19, streaming from 3.30pm to 10.30pm on mewatch and the Mediacorp Entertainment YouTube Channel.<\/p>\n
The Walk of Fame takes place from 5pm to 6.30pm, and will air on mewatch, Channel 8, Channel U, and the Mediacorp Entertainment YouTube Channel.<\/p>\n
This will be followed by the Star Awards 2026 Live Show from 7pm to 10pm, broadcast on mewatch, Channel 8, Channel U, and the Mediacorp Entertainment YouTube Channel.<\/p>\n
This story was originally published<\/a> in 8Days.<\/p>\n