It's awards season once again as we approach the one time in a year when local artistes are recognised for their achievements in showbiz.

There's a slight change in this year's Star Awards as the number of nominees for the Top 10 Most Popular Award has been increased from 40 to 60 — 30 each for the male and female group. Among the female nominees is Malaysian actress Jesseca Liu, who has always had a strong and large following with local viewers.