Christopher Lee scoops up Best Actor, Best Programme Host, Special Achievement

With more than 200 artistes in attendance, the 30th edition of Star Awards was the most star-studded in its history, with the biggest star of the night being Christopher Lee with three wins.

- Benson Ang

At the awards ceremony held at The Theatre at Mediacorp on July 6, the Malaysia-born local actor was honoured with the Special Achievement Award, presented to him by Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo.

In his acceptance speech, he thanked his wife, actress Fann Wong, 54, and their 10-year-old son Zed.

Lee said to Fann, who was seated in the audience: "You received this award a long time ago. You are my inspiration and motivation."

And to Zed, he added: "I want to raise you to be a good person. Thank you for being my son."

The 53-year-old also nabbed two more awards: Best Actor for mystery crime series Kill Sera Sera and Best Programme Host for the second season of variety cooking show Dishing With Chris Lee.

When receiving the former, which he won for playing a man whose daughter is found dead and dismembered, he said in his speech: "I feel so surprised. Kill Sera Sera is quite a dark production which was difficult to film.