My Star Bride (Chinese: 过江新娘) is a 2021 Singaporean romantic comedy drama series starring Chantalle Ng and Xu Bin. It was the most-watched Mediacorp programme of the year, attracting more than 582,000 viewers on average per episode.[1]

My Star Bride
Promotional poster
Traditional Chinese過江新娘
Simplified Chinese过江新娘
Literal meaning"The Foreign Bride"
Hanyu PinyinGuòjiāng xīnniáng
Genre
Screenplay by
  • Chen Yuying
  • Dai Enmin
  • Zhang Fuqi
Story byWu Cuicui
Directed by
  • Gao Xiuhui
  • Zhang Yuanting
Starring
Opening theme"Revise" by Jocie Guo
Ending theme
  • "Fragile" by Jones Shi
  • "Feel" by YC and AL4HA
Country of originSingapore
Original languages
  • Mandarin
  • Vietnamese
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes20
Production
Executive producerLeong Lye Lin
Running time45 minutes
Production companyMediacorp
Original release
NetworkChannel 8
Release28 January (2021-01-28) –
26 February 2021 (2021-02-26)
Related
My Star Bride - Hi, Mai Phương Thảo

At the Star Awards 2022, it was named Best Drama Serial.[2]

In China, My Star Bride topped the list of foreign dramas available on major streaming site Youku, just within three days of its release on the platform.[3][4]

Cast

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Special appearances

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Spinoff sequel

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A telemovie sequel titled My Star Bride - Hi, Mai Phương Thảo (过江新娘 - 你好,梅芳草) began filming in early December 2021 and lasted for three weeks. It was released on 1 February 2022.[5][6]

The telemovie, which runs at 104 minutes, features most of the characters from the television series with Shane Pow joining the returning cast.[7][8]

Awards and nominations

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Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
Asian Academy Creative Awards 2021 Best Actress in a Supporting Role
(National Winners - Singapore)
Cynthia Koh Won [9]
New York Festivals TV and Films Awards 2022 Best Original Music / Lyrics "Revise" Bronze [10]
Best Performance by an Actress Chantalle Ng Finalist
Star Awards 2022 Best Drama Serial My Star Bride Won [11]
Best Theme Song "Revise" Won
Best Actor Xu Bin Nominated
Best Actress Chantalle Ng Nominated
Best Supporting Actor Zhu Houren Nominated
Best Supporting Actress Lin Meijiao Won
Cynthia Koh Nominated
Favourite Male Show Stealer Xu Bin Won
Favourite Female Show Stealer Chantalle Ng Won
Favourite CP Xu Bin and Chantalle Ng Won

References

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  1. ^ "My Star Bride tops Mediacorp's list of most-watched Chinese dramas in 2021 | The Straits Times". www.straitstimes.com. 18 January 2022. Archived from the original on 17 February 2024. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  2. ^ "Star Awards 2022 round-up: Who won what". mothership.sg. Archived from the original on 28 April 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  3. ^ "My Star Bride Tops List Of Trending Foreign Dramas On Youku 3 Days After Its Release On The Chinese Video Platform". TODAY. Archived from the original on 7 May 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  4. ^ "Mediacorp's My Star Bride Now Trending In China And It Started 'Cos Of This Video". TODAY. Archived from the original on 7 May 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  5. ^ "My Star Bride - Hi, Mai Phương Thảo - mewatch". Mewatch. Archived from the original on 7 May 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  6. ^ "Catch My Star Bride telemovie, Chinese New Year countdown show and more during the festive period". CNA Lifestyle. Archived from the original on 7 May 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  7. ^ "TV series My Star Bride gets telemovie sequel, Shane Pow joins cast | The Straits Times". www.straitstimes.com. 23 November 2021. Archived from the original on 7 May 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  8. ^ "Hit drama My Star Bride gets telemovie sequel with Shane Pow joining cast". CNA Lifestyle. Archived from the original on 7 May 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  9. ^ "2021 NATIONAL WINNERS". Asian Academy Creative Awards. Archived from the original on 27 December 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  10. ^ "Winners Gallery - New York Festivals". tvfilm.newyorkfestivals.com. Archived from the original on 17 February 2024. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  11. ^ "Star Awards 2022: The Complete List Of Winners". 8days. Archived from the original on 28 April 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
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