Jeffrey Xu Was Celebrating His Mum-In-Law’s Birthday In A Sushi Restaurant When He Found Out He Won Best Supporting Actor At The Asian Television Awards

The Asian Television Awards was held in Manila yesterday (Dec 1), and local stars Jeffrey Xu, 34, Sonia Chew, 30, and Eswari Gunasagar, 32, were all winners that night. Sonia rocked this princess look

987 jock Sonia bagged the Best Presenter award for hosting itsclarityco podcast series Men, Explain. 

After receiving her award in a gorgeous princess-style dress, Sonia took the chance to thank her "support crew" in her IG stories, and promised more updates as she was too "speechless" after the win.

Sonia and her boyfriend, Jeremy Sng

With Sonia in Manila was her beau, investment banker Jeremy Sng, who appeared as a guest on an episode of Men, Explain.

He expressed just how happy he was for her, writing: "Your hard work is recognised. Well deserved! So proud of you bae!"

Jeffrey watched the live broadcast of the awards show in a restaurant

Jeffrey, on the other hand, was in Japanese restaurant Yoyogi at Amoy Street celebrating his mum-in-law's birthday when it was announced that he had won. 

The actor snagged the award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his role as a conniving drug abuser in The Takedown. 

Felicia Chin was super proud of her hubby, and posted a series of stories documenting his reaction when he first found out about his win.

Watching the show from his phone, Jeffrey, looking absolutely stunned, jumped up in joy when his name was announced.

Jeffrey, Feli, Mum with Jacqueline and Edwin, the owners of Yoyogi "Congrats my hubby @jeffreyxu on winning Best Supporting Actor in @asiantvawards. We are all so proud of you!" wrote Feli, without forgetting to add a couple of heart emojis. On IG, Jeffrey also thanked Sonia for accepting the award on his behalf. He also congratulated the jock for her win. Eswari looked absolutely thrilled to receive her award too

Actress-host Eswari, who looked gorgeous in a brocade dress, won Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in Tamil drama series Fearless Heart.

Among the actresses Eswari beat to clinch the award were Rebecca Lim, who was nominated for This Land Is Mine, Malaysian actress Jojo Goh for Sisters Stand Tall, as well as TVB stars Rosina Lam and Selena Lee. 

"With a heart full of gratitude, faith & love," wrote Eswari in her caption.

Seated with Eswari was local actress Jae Liew

Also spotted was local actress Jae Liew, who was nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance in 128 Circle. 

She didn't forget to cheer for Eswari when the latter went on stage.

"I told you you would get it," said Jae.

Sonia, Zhai Siming and Zhong Kunhua

Star Search alum Zhai Siming and 933 DJ Zhong Kunhua were also at the event. Siming was nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Genie Cup, and Kunhua was nominated for Best Presenter for his work on SPOP Wave!.

Photos: Sonia Chew/ Instagram, Jeffrey Xu/ Instagram, Felicia Chin/ Instagram, Eswari Gunasagar/ Instagram, Jae Liew/ Instagram, Zhong Kunhua/ Instagram, The Celebrity Agency/ Instagram