Asian Academy Creative Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
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Award for lead actress
Awarded forBest lead actress
CountryAsia–Pacific region
Presented byAsian Academy Creative Awards
First award2018
| Asian Academy Creative Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role | |
|---|---|
 The 2023 recipient: Rajshri Deshpande | |
| Awarded for | Best lead actress |
| Country | Asia–Pacific region |
| Presented by | Asian Academy Creative Awards |
| First award | 2018 |
| Currently held by | Rajshri Deshpande, Trial by Fire (2023) |
| Website | asianacademycreativeawards |
This is a list of the winners of the Asian Academy Creative Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role since its institution in 2018. The award is presented to the best leading actress performance in a television series or film. Apart from the main award, the category is also awarded regionally in seventeen participating nations.[1]
Regional winners
The following table display the winners of the award.
| Year | Actress | Program | Network | Country | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Adinia Wirasti | Critical Eleven | HOOQ |  Indonesia |
[2] |
| 2019 | Shefali Shah | Delhi Crime | Netflix |  India |
[3] |
| 2020 | Yeo Yann Yann | Invisible Stories: LIAN | HBO Asia |  Singapore |
[4] |
| 2021 | Konkona Sen Sharma | Ajeeb Daastaans | Netflix | India |
[5] |
| 2022 | Jodi Sta. Maria | The Broken Marriage Vow | ABS-CBN |  Philippines |
[6] |
| 2023 | Rajshri Deshpande | Trial by Fire | Netflix | India |
[7] |
| 2024 | Susan Lankester | RainTown | Current Pictures |  Malaysia |
[8] |
| 2025 | Yuriyan Retriever | The Queen of Villains | Netflix |  Japan |
[9] |
The following table display the winners of the regional award, sorted by the participating nations.[10]
Australia
| Year | Actress | Program | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Marta Dusseldorp | A Place to Call Home | Showcase |
| 2022 | Rarriwuy Hick | True Colours | SBS/NITV |
| 2023 | Aisha Dee | Safe Home | SBS |
China
| Year | Actress | Program | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Zhou Xun | Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace | Tencent Video |
| 2021 | Song Yi | My Heroic Husband | iQIYI |
| 2023 | Zhao Liying | Wild Bloom | iQIYI |
Hong Kong
| Year | Actress | Program | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Kara Wai | The Defected | TVB |
| 2021 | Stephy Tang | We are the Littles | ViuTV |
| 2022 | Louise Wong | Anita | Disney+ |
| 2023 | Rosina Lam | Speakers of Law | TVB |
India
| Year | Actress | Program | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Radhika Apte | Sacred Games | Netflix |
| 2019 | Shefali Shah | Delhi Crime | Netflix |
| 2020 | Aahana Kumra | Marzi | Voot |
| 2021 | Konkona Sen Sharma | Ajeeb Daastaans | Netflix |
| 2022 | Sakshi Tanwar | Mai: A Mother's Rage | Netflix |
| 2023 | Rajshri Deshpande | Trial by Fire | Netflix |
Indonesia
| Year | Actress | Program | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Adinia Wirasti | Critical Eleven | HOOQ |
| 2019 | Adinia Wirasti | Grisse | HBO Asia |
| 2020 | Eyka Farhana | Pretty Little Liars | Viu |
| 2021 | Amanda Manopo | The Ties of Love | RCTI |
| 2022 | Indah Permatasari | Wedding Agreement the Series | Disney+ Hotstar |
| 2023 | Adinia Wirasti | Kamu Tidak Sendiri | MNC |
Japan
| Year | Actress | Program | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Yuko Takeuchi | Miss Sherlock | Hulu Japan |
| 2019 | Misuzu Kanno | Folklore: Tatami | HBO Asia |
| 2021 | Misato Morita | The Naked Director | Netflix |
| 2023 | Ryoko Yonekura | Angel Flight | Amazon Prime Video |
Malaysia
| Year | Actress | Program | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Lisa Surihani | Kontena Ana | Astro Citra |
| 2019 | Emily Chan | The Promise | 8TV |
| 2020 | Rebecca Lim | The Bridge | Viu |
| 2021 | Siti Saleha | Black | Viu |
| 2022 | Nad Zainal | Dendam Seorang Isteri | Astro Prima |
| 2023 | Tiz Zaqyah | Liar | Astro Ria |
Myanmar
| Year | Actress | Program | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Wutt Hmone Shwe Yi | The Only Mom | Brave Empire |
| 2020 | Pan Yaung Chel | Lake Pyar | Canal+ |
| 2023 | Pan Yaung Chel | Grieving Moe | Mahar TV |
New Zealand
| Year | Actress | Program | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Rima Te Wiata | The Tender Trap | Greenstone TV |
Philippines
| Year | Actress | Program | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Maja Salvador | Wildflower | ABS-CBN |
| 2019 | Nadine Lustre | Ulan | HOOQ |
| 2021 | Maja Salvador | Niña Niño | TV5 |
| 2022 | Jodi Sta. Maria | The Broken Marriage Vow | ABS-CBN |
| 2023 | Heaven Peralejo | A Silent Night | Amazon Prime Video |
Singapore
| Year | Actress | Program | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Oon Shu An | How to Be a Good Girl | HOOQ |
| 2019 | Jojo Goh Lee Chen | From Beijing to Moscow | Toggle |
| 2020 | Yeo Yann Yann | Invisible Stories: LIAN | HBO Asia |
| 2021 | Felicia Chin | A Jungle Survivor | Mediacorp |
| 2022 | Rebecca Lim | This Land Is Mine | Mediacorp |
| 2023 | Jernelle Oh | Cash on Delivery | Channel 8 |
South Korea
| Year | Actress | Program | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Lee Si-young | Sweet Home | Netflix |
| 2022 | Kim Hye-soo | Juvenile Justice | Netflix |
| 2023 | Song Hye-kyo | The Glory | Netflix |
Taiwan
| Year | Actress | Program | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Huang Pei-jia | Roseki | Hakka TV |
| 2019 | Alyssa Chia | The World Between Us | PTS |
| 2020 | Cammy Chiang | Dancing to Silence | Da Ai Television |
| 2021 | Hsu Yen-ling | The Child of Light | Hakka TV |
| 2022 | Cheryl Yang | Light the Night | Netflix |
| 2023 | Hsieh Ying-xuan | Wave Makers | Netflix |
Thailand
| Year | Actress | Program | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Nittha Jirayungyurn | 7 Days | HOOQ |
| 2020 | Khemanit Jamikorn | Mother | Line TV |
| 2021 | Chicha Amatayakul | Girl from Nowhere | Netflix |
| 2022 | Prapakorn Chairak | Remember 15 | Viu |
| 2023 | Tontawan Tantivejakul | 10 Years Ticket | GMMTV |
Vietnam
| Year | Actress | Program | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Khả Ngân | Secrets of the Wind | FPT TV |
| 2022 | Le Ngoc Minh Hang | Tiger Mom | K+ |
References
- ↑ Alfano, Alexa (29 September 2023). "Asian Academy Creative Awards Crown National Winners". World Screen. Archived from the original on 4 October 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ↑ Ramachandran, Naman (8 December 2018). "'Sacred Games,' 'Miss Sherlock' Win Asian Academy Creative Awards". Variety. Archived from the original on 30 April 2022. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ↑ Ramachandran, Naman (6 December 2019). "'Delhi Crime' Wins Big at Asian Academy Creative Awards". Variety. Archived from the original on 23 March 2022. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ↑ Frater, Patrick (4 December 2020). "'Crash Landing' and 'Garden of Evening Mists' Win Asian Academy Creative Awards Gold". Variety. Archived from the original on 4 December 2020. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ↑ Frater, Patrick (3 December 2021). "Asian Academy Creative Awards: Full List of Winners". Archived from the original on 7 December 2021. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ↑ Ravindran, Manori; Ramachandran, Naman (8 December 2022). "Asian Academy Creative Awards Unveil 2022 Winners: Netflix Scores Five Wins on Night Two". Variety. Archived from the original on 8 December 2022. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ↑ Frater, Patrick (7 December 2023). "'The Glory' and 'Hunger' Win Category Honors at Asian Academy Creative Awards". Variety. Archived from the original on 15 December 2023. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ↑ "2024 Grand Winner Asian Academy Creative Awards". Asian Academy Creative Awards. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
- ↑ "China Sweeps Top Scripted Categories as Nine-Year-Old Ivory Chia Makes History at Asian Academy Creative Awards". Variety. 4 December 2025. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
- ↑ Reference by year:
- 2018: "List of National/Regional Winners 2018". Asian Academy Creative Awards. 10 December 2018. Archived from the original on 31 January 2024. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- 2019: "2019 National Winners". Archived from the original on 31 January 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- 2020: "2020 National Winners". Archived from the original on 31 January 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- 2021: "2021 National Winners". Archived from the original on 31 January 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- 2022: "2022 National Winners". Archived from the original on 31 January 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- 2023: "2023 National Winners" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 January 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.