TAIPEI (TVBS News) — The 60th Golden Bell Awards, Taiwan's premier television honors, (金鐘獎) unveiled its nominees Monday (Sept. 15), showcasing a highly competitive field with 127 companies submitting 1,103 drama entries and 889 program entries. Organizers announced plans to award 27 prizes in the drama category and 21 in the program category, generating widespread excitement across Taiwan's entertainment industry. The substantial submission numbers reflect the continued growth and vitality of Taiwan's television production landscape.
TVBS (聯利媒體) secured nominations for three of its productions: "Bring It On!" (來吧！哪裡怕), "Battle ATM" (拜託ATM), and "Insight People" (看板人物). The reality show "Bring It On!" earned dual nominations for both the Best Reality or Game Show Award (實境節目獎) and the Best Host in a Reality or Game Show Award (實境節目主持人獎). The show represents a significant reunion of popular hosts Owodog (敖犬), Fabien Yang (小煜), William Liao (威廉), Wayne Liu (阿緯), Lil Jay (小杰), and Prince Chiu (王子) after 15 years apart.
"Battle ATM" distinguished itself by securing a nomination for the prestigious Best Variety Show Award (綜藝節目獎). "Insight People," expertly hosted by veteran broadcaster Georgina Fang (方念華), competes for the Best Host in a Natural Science and Humanities Documentary Show Award (自然科學及人文紀實節目主持人獎) in the news category. The multiple nominations underscore TVBS's diverse programming strategy and showcase the exceptional talent of its hosting roster across different genres.
The 60th Golden Bell Awards ceremony will unfold at the Taipei Music Center (台北流行音樂中心) on October 17 and 18. The prestigious event promises to be a grand celebration of Taiwan's television industry, providing a prominent platform for both seasoned veterans and emerging talents to showcase their achievements. Anticipation continues to build throughout the entertainment community as the awards approach, with industry professionals eagerly awaiting the announcement of who will claim the coveted honors. ◼
