Taiwan Earns Multiple Nominations at Asian Television Awards and AACA
On October 1, 2026, the organizers of the 31st Asian Television Awards (ATA) and the Asian Academy Creative Awards (AACA) released their official nomination lists, showcasing multiple Taiwanese television programs, news segments, and performers across various competitive categories. Among the recognized entries, long-running variety shows and news outlets secured significant nods alongside individual acting and hosting nominations.
Variety Programs and Host Teams Secure Multiple Nominations
The long-running variety and game show The Variety of Taiwan (綜藝大集合) received a nomination for Best Quiz or Game Programme, while its hosting lineup consisting of Hu Gua, Ah Xiang, Lan Lan, Guo Zhong-You, and Lai Hui-Ru was nominated for Best Entertainment Presenter or Host, as reported by tw.news.yahoo.com. Hu Gua expressed gratitude to international fans and the awards organizers, stating that the program will continue to use love and happiness prizes to entertain viewers through edutainment. Similarly, the music variety show Super Bing Bing Show (超級冰冰Show) earned a nomination for Best Entertainment Programme. Its hosts—including Bai Bing-Bing, Yang Fan, Guo Zhong-You, Cai Jia-Zhen, Tai-Yi-Xian Dong-Yan, and A-Wen—were jointly nominated for Best Entertainment Presenter or Host. Bai Bing-Bing thanked the Asian Television Awards and global audiences on behalf of the team.
Su Yan-Pei Earns International Best Supporting Actress Recognition
In the drama categories, actress Su Yan-Pei secured a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 2026 Asian Academy Creative Awards (AACA) for her performance in Mom’s Toufu (豆腐媽媽). According to tw.news.yahoo.com, Su expressed surprise and excitement upon receiving the news, noting that she never anticipated her work would attract international attention and describing the milestone as feeling like a dream while expressing hope to present more quality works to audiences in the future.
Mazu-ao Flood Coverage and AI Anchors Lead News Category Entries
News broadcasting and technological integration also featured prominently in the 2026 nominations. FTV Evening News (民視晚間新聞) was nominated for Best News Programme for its “Mazu-ao Flood Special Report” (馬太鞍洪災特別報導), which covered the frontline impact of the disaster on local livelihoods and industries. Anchor Li Chen-Zhen was nominated for Best News Anchor, stating her commitment to continuing her duties as a news professional. In addition, FTV’s early morning news program introduced AI anchor Min-Xuan (敏萱), which secured a nomination for Best AI Application Role, highlighting the ongoing incorporation of artificial intelligence into television news production.
CNA Earns Dual Nominations for International News Coverage
Expanding the scope of Taiwan’s media representation, the Central News Agency (CNA) announced on October 1, 2026, that its international video news production secured dual nominations at the Asian Television Awards and the Asian Academy Creative Awards. CNA’s Global Evening News (全球晚間新聞) and its special report Born in the USA: The Battle for Birthright Citizenship (出生公民權與美寶夢) both received recognition. According to CNA, the birthright citizenship investigation was selected from numerous entries in Taiwan to compete directly against international mainstream networks including CNN, CNBC, and Bloomberg Television in the Best Single News Story category.