KUALA LUMPUR: Actor Christopher Lee won his fourth Golden Bell Award in Taipei on Oct 19, beating his younger brother in the same category.
The Straits Times reported yesterday that the Malaysian-born star, 53, took home Best Leading Actor in a Miniseries or Television Film for the legal drama Port Of Lies.
His younger brother Frederick Lee, 48, was nominated for the same award for his performance in the television film Night Blindness.
When Christopher's name was announced at the ceremony, which is Taiwan's most prestigious awards show recognising TV and radio works, Frederick escorted his brother up the stage.
Christopher began his acceptance speech by yelling out "Holy Mazu!" a phrase referencing the sea goddess Mazu that his character in Port Of Lies uses.
He thanked his family, making special mention of his brother.
"Thank you for entering the acting industry, I'll be the one escorting you up here next time," he said.
Christopher also gave a shoutout to his Singaporean actress-wife Fann Wong, 53, and their 10-year-old son Zed.
"To my wife, you are my lucky star. Thank you for loving me so much, I love you very much too.
"Thanks for taking such good care of our son so I have the opportunity to take on acting projects overseas with peace of mind.
"Thank you to my adorable son. I can leave home to film with such ease because you're a good, sensible kid."
This is Christopher's fourth Golden Bell.
He previously won Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series in 2022 for the thriller Danger Zone (2021), Best Leading Actor in a Miniseries or Television Film in 2021 for his turn as a construction worker in Workers (2020), and Best Leading Actor in 2014 in family drama A Good Wife (2013).
He said he would gift the prize money of NT$100,000 (RM13,400) to Frederick.
Frederick married his long-time girlfriend in September.
He added that Frederick had always been a supportive brother to him.
"It's nice to have a companion in this industry who I can discuss work with.
"It's a form of happiness and fate. "I'm a blessed man because both my wife and my brother are in the same industry as me."
Frederick said: "I was looking forward to my brother winning because he put up such an excellent performance in Port Of Lies. He is truly deserving."