For the first time, the awards ceremony, which will be held at Marina Bay Sands on April 9, will take place as a concert.
[meWATCH](https://www.mewatch.sg/), Ch 8, Ch U, and [Mediacorp Entertainment YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/user/ToggleMediacorp). [meWATCH](https://www.mewatch.sg/), Ch 8, Ch U, and [Mediacorp Entertainment YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/user/ToggleMediacorp) on the same day. [meWATCH](https://www.mewatch.sg/) or [Mediacorp Entertainment YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/user/ToggleMediacorp) on April 9 (Sunday). [Matilda Tao](https://www.8days.sg/entertainment/asian/matilda-tao-daughter-16-model-663191), who will helm the ceremony with [Lee Teng](https://www.8days.sg/eatanddrink/celebfoodies/lee-teng-new-cafe-chicken-lu-rou-fan-taiwanese-666806). [Sammi Cheng](https://www.8days.sg/entertainment/asian/sammi-cheng-gua-sha-back-753326) and Taiwanese singer [Jam Hsiao](https://www.8days.sg/entertainment/asian/jam-hsiao-move-back-taiwan-733816), who will take the stage with local artistes. [Star Awards](https://www.8days.sg/entertainment/local/star-awards-2023-nominees-marina-bay-sands-apr-9-749146) will be like no other.
With it comes what's arguably the most hotly contested awards category — the Top 10 Most Popular Male and Female Artistes respectively. How it works. Here's a ...
- Pan Ling Ling 1, 2022, and fulfils at least one of these conditions is eligible: - Chen Ning
Voting is also now open for the “Top 10 Most Popular Male/Female Artistes” awards and the inaugural “Most Popular Rising Star” award.
This year, a record 75 artistes – 36 female and 39 male – will vie for a coveted spot in the “Top 10 Most Popular Male/Female Artistes” awards. Said Angeline Poh, Mediacorp's Chief Customer & Corporate Development Officer: “Every year, the ‘Top 10 Most Popular Artistes’ award takes centre stage at the Star Awards and shines a spotlight on artistes who possess the greatest charisma. Star Awards 2023 Live Show takes place from 7pm to 10pm. Backstage Live takes place from 3.30pm to 10.30pm. Cantopop queen Sammi Cheng and singer Jam Hsiao will be performing and doubling up as awards presenters during the show. Instead, the public will be able to vote directly for all eligible nominees.
We also try to explain why Richie Koh isn't in the running for Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes.
31 of the year before the awards are held) As she played a supporting role in it, she did not qualify under criteria #2 nor #3. 1 - Dec. - Five Top 10 Most Popular Male/Female Artistes awards + five Most Popular Rising Stars awards - Nine Top 10 Most Popular Male/Female Artistes awards + one Most Popular Rising Stars award - 10 Top 10 Most Popular Male/Female Artistes awards