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Stars from the TV & Movie world strut their stuff at the Capitol Theatre on Dec 4; Fan Zone tickets now on sale!

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SINGAPORE, November 20, 2025: The two-week countdown is officially on! The Asian Academy Creative Awards – the region’s most glittering and prestigious celebration of the creative arts – returns on December 4 at the iconic Capitol Theatre in Singapore.

The red carpet will be hosted by style-forward personalities Yvette King and Mond Gutierrez. Singaporean actress Biwa Mastura will also be joining the action to capture candid nominee arrivals and first reactions from freshly crowned winners clutching their coveted Goddess of Creativity trophy.

A constellation of TV and movie stars from across Asia Pacific is expected to grace the red carpet, all embracing the official theme of “Cultural Glamour”. Alongside Singapore’s own homegrown favourites such as Tan Kheng Hua, confirmed regional names include Thailand’s “Gun” Attaphan Phunsawat and “Piploy”Kanyarat Ruangrung; from the Philippines, Gretchen HoJodi Sta MariaDimples Romana and Piolo Pascual; from India, Amish Tripathi; and from Chinese mainland, leading men Yang Xuwen (杨旭文) and Yang Zhigang (杨志刚) from the AACA-nominated drama Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty II: To the West.

More star-studded names from Singapore, Malaysia, Japan and Taiwan will be unveiled via the Awards’ social channels as the big night draws closer.

Fan Zone tickets are now available, offering prime views of the red carpet arrivals and access to the awards ceremony inside the Capitol Theatre from 4:30-10pm.
Tickets: https://AACA25FANZONE.eventbrite.sg.

The red carpet will be streamed live on the Asian Academy Creative Awards Facebook Page and YouTube Channel, which will also broadcast the Grand Awards Gala.

This year, 331 National Winners will go head-to-head across 40 categories, making it the world’s largest showcase of Asia-Pacific content excellence.

More about the red carpet hosts:

Yvette King

Yvette King is a dynamic journalist whose work blends sharp insight with compelling on-camera storytelling. With over half a decade of experience at E! Asia and her ongoing role as a host and contributing editor for Vogue Singapore, she has become a go-to voice for celebrity conversations, red carpet interviews and fashion-driven narratives. She also helms major live events and has been a long-standing presenter for the Asian Academy Creative Awards, one of the region’s biggest nights in entertainment.

Mond Gutierrez

Mond Gutierrez is one of the most prominent and recognized TV personalities and brand ambassadors across Southeast Asia. A fashion icon among his followers, he has worked with global fashion houses such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Versace, Loewe, Kenzo and top beauty brands such as Nars, YSL Beauty and Kiehl’s. 

Not only representing brands on camera, Mond is a pioneer and driving force in the creative process of many industries including fashion, publishing and nightlife as Creative Director – where he has produced campaigns and events for top clients such as Gentle Monster, Carolina Herrera, Don Julio 1942, and Givenchy. 

More recently, he has been splitting his time between Asia and Los Angeles where he worked as host for E! News Asia for five years. He also starred and produced five seasons of E!’s hit reality series “It Takes Gutz to be a Gutierrez” with his family which aired in 27 countries across Asia.

Biwa Mastura

Biwa is a Singaporean actress and drama educator whose work spans Suria and Channel 5 productions, as well as regional films. With over a decade in the entertainment scene, she brings a natural warmth and sincerity to her work across television, film, theatre and community storytelling. Her journey has been shaped by a genuine love for stories that reflect everyday life, family and connection.

Beyond performing, Biwa is a dedicated enrichment educator who has spent many years guiding children through drama, reading and creative literacy programmes. 

A mother of three, Biwa continues to navigate the worlds of acting, teaching and family life with humour, honesty and heart, carrying these values with her into every space she steps into.

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Asian Academy of Creative Arts (AACA) is the organiser of the Asia Pac’s most prestigious awards for creative excellence, Asian Academy Creative Awards (AAA). AACA was established to honour creative excellence and serve as a peer judged pinnacle of achievement in content creation, performance and media production. Open to countries throughout the Asia Pacific region, the AAA honours excellence across television, film, digital, streaming and emerging technologies. Through its Academy Campus it also strives to develop and encourage the next generation of industry professionals. The AAA and Academy Campus is owned and organised by Asian Academy of Creative Arts, a not for profit organisation. For more details on the AACA, please visit www.asianacademycreativeawards.com

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