《TVB 马来西亚星光荟萃颁奖典礼2016》投票活动 - Jonathan 张颖康，Koni 吕慧儀，Grace 陳凱琳' Matt 楊明，Sisley 蔡思貝。Katy 龔嘉欣.，Candice 趙希洛，Ali 李佳芯，Joyce滕丽名 -- TVB Star Awards Malaysia Voting Promotion - 14 Oct 2016 (Sunway Pyramid)

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TVB STAR AWARDS MALAYSIA 2016 RESULTS

October is not only the time to celebrate Oktoberfest but it’s also the month to roll out the voting for the annual TVB Star Awards Malaysia.  I actually have second thoughts about going to the promotional function.  The artistes line-up is just too blah !!  Astro/TVB kept mentioning that for the first time, eight artistes will be here to promote the award ceremony, to be held on 26^th Nov at Arena of Stars, Genting.  Well, quantity does not equate quality ! Where are the first line artistes ??! Nevertheless, I still head to Sunway Pyramid, just to see Joyce and Katy.  As usual, Jarvis was yacking away non-stop. I wish he would pause and talk slower. For crying out loud, this is not a horse racing event !  Ali Lee looks way better in-person and very likeable, too. There are two annoying ladies in the entourage (Sisley and Grace). In fact, Sisley was at the same venue last month for the Jade Pack event !

Fortunately, this year, TVB fixed the IOS voting blunder.  Last year, IOS users had to curse and wait for almost 3 freaking weeks before they could vote ! Looking at the list of nominees, I foresee Nancy and Ruco walking away with the TV Queen and King awards again this year. There is basically no competition. With all the rumours swirling around earlier about Joyce being the next TV Queen, I was really suprised that Joyce was not nominated in the fave actress category.  Instead, Joyce would have to slog it out with hot pick, Grace Wong, for the favourite supporting actress title. Frankly, both performed remarkably but my vote still goes to Joyce.  If not, then please please let Joyce win one of the Top 15 Favourite Drama character.  A pleasant surprise is seeing Elaine being nominated for “Angel-In-The-Making” (isn’t this a 2015 production ?).  Best Supporting Actor – I predict Matt would bag the award although Raymond Cho is clearly the better actor in  “Short End of the Stick”.  My personal preference for best drama is “House of Spirits” but I think “A Fist Within Four Walls” has the upper hand.  Ruco’s massive fan base would definitely vote for the latter. One last comment, for most improved actress, I hope it doesn’t go to Moon.  To be fair, Moon’s acting is not bad at all for a newbie (so much better than Sisley and Grace!) but there's still room for improvement. Katy is a more deserving candidate. 

Park Shin Hye in Malaysia (Mamonde Flower Day) - 14 Oct 2016 (1 Utama mall)

What a week for fans of Korean medical drama, “Doctors” ! The two main leads (Kim Rae Won and Park Shin Hye) of this critically acclaimed series were on a back-to-back visit to Malaysia (Kim on Monday, followed by Park on Friday).  First timers to our shores, both were definitely enthralled by the massive turn-out of the very loud crowd.  I didn’t make it to Kim’s meet and greet session at Pavilion but made time to catch Park in-the-flesh during the Mamonde Flower Day event at 1Utama mall.  26-year-old Park (Mamonde’s brand ambassador since 2014), dressed in red blouse and white stiletto is lanky, charming and a natural beauty !

I think it has become a norm for almost all emcees to inform Korean artistes on how long the fans have waited. In this case, since 10 am. The next predictable obligatory question (which is becoming a big bore ! ) – “have you tried the local food ?” Yes, Park ate satay and nasi lemak. Thank Goodness , the emcee is more  eloquent and professional  than the MyFm emcees that hosted the Shoopen event and Big Bang’s fan meeting earlier. Park also shared her easy peasy beauty tips, which is simply to moisturize and hydrate her skin. Emerging in the e-circle as a child star, rest assured, Park is no “plastic”. She’s 100% natural beauty !

There was also a lucky draw whereby a few selected fans get the opportunity to receive a bouquet of flowers from Park. Many took the opportunity to hug her ! Jelly !! Before making her exit, Park thanked her fans once again (fans were chanting her name) and hope to be back again next year.