The 51st Golden Horse Awards Ceremony was yet another success story in the entertainment industry that saw some of the biggest names in attendance film fraternity in Greater China up to celebrate and support this prominent film event. Piaget, the renowned Swiss watchmaker and jeweller, has again supported this prestigious film awards in Chinese-Language cinema as the Premier Sponsor.

Host Ella Chen looked chic in her Piaget Altiplano watch which perfectly complemented her Possession earrings. Meanwhile, Mickey Huang opted for a timeless Piaget Altiplano Ultra-Thin watch to accentuate his scintillating glamour. Pink Yang, another one of the three red carpet event’s hosts, was spotted wearing a pair of Piaget Rose Passion earrings and Piaget Rose ring for the special occasion. Piaget Brand Ambassador Gong Li waltzed in with a Piaget Rose Passion high-jewellery necklace and matching earrings while donning a Couture Précieuse diamond watch as well as Piaget Rose and Possession rings to complete her graceful yet elegant red carpet look.

Other key notables included Chen Jian Bin, Masatoshi Nagase, Ng Man Tat, Sylvia Chang, and Midi Z, who like numerous other celebrities who were in attendance that night, were clad in timeless Piaget pieces for the grand affair held in Taiwan. During the Golden Horse Farewell Party, Piaget paid tribute to the winners of the Best Director (Ann Hui), Best Leading Actor (Chen Jian Bin), and Actress (Chen Shiang Chyi) awards, by presenting each with Piaget Altiplano watch to recognise and honour their outstanding performances and contributions to the film industry.

The first edition of the PENANG INTERNATIONAL PHOTO AWARDS (PIPA) attracted exceptional works comprising over 800 entries from about 350 photographers worldwide. PIPA is another new award event proudly organised by CHTNETWORK. The jurors this year were Paul Ho (Senior Executive Director, Fujifilm (M) Sdn Bhd), Ch’ng Huck Theng (Founder, CHTNETWORK) and special guest Kim Teoh (Editor-in-chief, Photo Creator Magazine). PIPA is an international platform for both professional and amateur photographers to compete in capturing what Penang has to offer. Both local and international photo enthusiasts, from photographers, journalists to tourists were invited to participate. A total of RM20,000 worth of Fujifilm cameras and cash prizes were up for grabs. Sponsors for this year included Fujifilm, Penang State Government, One East Museum and Emico Marketing. Y.B. Danny Law Hen Kiang, Penang State Exco for Tourism Development, and Hiroyuki Sakai, MD Fujifilm Asia Pacific were among the VIPs.

WINNERS

GOLD AWARD

• Yang Zhen Siang

SILVER AWARD

• Kevin Ooi Wey Hun

BRONZE AWARD

• Ho Cheng Woh

10 MERIT AWARDS

• Chong Jin Nee
• Chua Boon Keat (2 Entries)
• Khor Sek Min
• Lim Boon Seang
• Lim Lean Eng (2 Entries)
• Song Jin Tek
• Steven Tan Eng Hong
• Muhammad Firdaus
• Bin Mohd Hadzri