The 27th Asian Television Awards made their offline comeback extravagant as they gathered numerous talented television personalities from Asia for the much-awaited awards night.

After two years of having the awarding ceremonies online due to the pandemic, the Asia Television Awards (ATA) streamed live at the Aliw Theater last December 1, 2022.

Despite the pouring rain, the fans of the artists who attended the show waited for the red carpet-entrance of the hosts, nominees, and performers. The artists, on the other hand, received the warm welcome of the fans and returned their love through their heartwarming speeches and powerful stage performances.

The 2022 ATA is divided into two parts, the ATA Live Show (December 1 – Aliw Theater) and Gala Night (December 8 -ATA Gala Dinner). Both of these events included awarding ceremonies. Here are some of the winners and highlights of the ATA Live Show.

Performances

Aside from the nominees for this year’s ATA, the awards night is also filled with A-list performers from all over Asia. Guests are welcomed by the spectacular performance from Ballet Manila. Everyone also enjoyed performances from Novia Bachmid, Wani Kyrie, Christian Bautista, VXON, G22, Ananya Birla, Gary Valenciano, Gab Valenciano, and Wren Evans.

Ready, Aim, Shoot! The rookie but powerful PPOP group G22 gave off sweet, sexy but angst performances on their songs “Babalik” and “Bang.” Wanie Kyrie from Malaysia owned the stage with her performances on her two recent releases Jangan Terlepas Pandang and Kamu Kamu.

The father and son tandem of Gab and Gary Valenciano showcased electrifying numbers on stage proving that they always deserve the title ‘Mr. Pure Energy.’ Indonesian Idol Novia Bachmid also prepared a soulful performance for tonight’s show. Wren Evans painted the stage red with their hot performance that also served as the finale of tonight’s performance.

List of Winners for the 27th Asian Television Awards

Best Original Digital Drama Series 

Best Script Writer 

Jin Haishu, Jin Yu (China)

The Wind Blows From Longxi
Produced by: New Classics Television Entertainment Investment Co
Aired/ Streamed through CCTV

Best Digital Fiction Programme/Series 

ESCAYPE LIVE (India)

Produced by: One Life Studios Pvt Ltd
Aired/ Streamed through Disney+ Hotstar

Best Drama Series 

Through The Darkness (Korea)

Produced by: SBS Korea/Studio S
Aired/ Streamed through SBS Korea

Best Direction (Fiction) 

Myoungwoo Lee (Korea)

One Ordinary Day
Produced By: The Studio M
Aired/ Streamed through Coupang Play

Best Leading Male Performance (Digital)

Norman Ishak (Singapore)

Identiti
Produced By: Mediacorp
Aired/ Streamed through meWatch

Best Supporting Male Performance (Digital) 

Alvin Chong (Malaysia)

She Was Pretty
Produced By: Viu
Aired/ Streamed through Viu

Best Entertainment Presenter/Host

Maine Mendoza (Philippines)

#Mainegoals
Produced By: Cignal TV Inc
Aired/ Streamed through Buko

Best Original Digital Entertainment Programme 

Top Class: The Rise to P-Pop Stardom (Philippines)

Produced By: Cornerstone Entertainment Inc, Kwento Labs Inc
Aired/ Streamed through Kumu

Best Leading Female Performance (Digital)

Gab Pangilinan (Philippines)

Still
Produced By: PCCW OTT/Viu and This Side Up Manila
Aired/ Streamed through Viu

Best Original Screenplay 

Patrick James Valera and Mihk Vergara (Philippines)

Still
Produced By: PCCW OTT/Viu and This Side Up Manila
Aired/ Streamed through Viu

Best Host/Presenter (Digital) 

Sonia Chew (Singapore)

Men Explain S2
Produced By: Mediacorp
Aired/ Streamed through @itsclarity.co

Best Single Drama or Telemovie 

You Have To Kill Me (Taiwan)

Produced By: Studio76 Original Productions Co., Ltd
Aired/ Streamed through Disney+

Best Theme Song 

“Just Friends?” by Nanon Korapat Kirdpan (Thailand)

Bad Buddy Series (Thailand)
Produced By: GMM TV Company
Aired/ Streamed through GMM TV

Best Actor in a Supporting Role 

Jeffrey Xu Mingjie (Singapore)

The Takedown
Produced By: Mediacorp
Aired/ Streamed through Mediacorp

Best Actress in a Supporting Role 

Prim Chanikan Tangkabodee (Thailand)

F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers
Produced By: GMM TV Company
Aired/ Streamed through GMM TV

Best Actress in a Leading Role 

Eswari Gunasagar (Singapore)

Fearless Heart
Produced By: Mediacorp
Aired/ Streamed through Vasantham

Best Actor in a Leading Role

Rexen Cheng (Taiwan)

You Have To Kill Me
Produced By: Studio76 Original Productions Co., Ltd
Aired/ Streamed through Disney+