“Now when I’m nominated, I feel more gratitude. It’s comforting to know that audiences still remember me,” he gushed, adding that awards feel more like a reminder at this stage of his career.
“A reminder that the audience is still watching you, so you cannot slack off, because the results will show.”
On Xie choosing not to participate in the Star Awards – his first since returning to showbiz after 20 years – Chen said he respects his pal’s decision.
Xie actually held the record of five wins at Star Awards for 15 years until Chen broke it in 2019.
“Shaoguang has his own choice, and I respect it very much. Among actors, it’s not about who wins or loses, it’s about everyone working together to make a good production,” he explained.
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.
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.
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.
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