20th BOH Cameronian Arts Awards Nominees 2025

Best Costume Design, Styling & Make-Up

Ix Wong Thien Pau for Kaka-Lala presented by Orang Orang Drum Theatre

Kenny Leow Tiam Aik for <Late Love> by Aman Yap presented by Dua Space Dance Theatre

Malin Faisal for A Hen-Made Tale, The Dance presented by KL Shakespeare Players

Quito Neng for Double Punctum presented by Pentas Project Theatre Production

Sumathi Chandra & Gowri Chandran for Pragati 2 presented by Temple Of Fine Arts

Best Lighting Design

Eagle Lee for Kaka-Lala presented by Orang Orang Drum Theatre

Low Shee Hoe for Laluan Amaryllis – Still presented by Kwang Tung Dance Company

Tan Eng Heng for Tabula Rasa 2024 – Choreography: Reset, Reflect, Reimagine presented by ASK Dance Company

Yusman Mokhtar for KonTra: Yuèguāng presented by The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat

Best Music & Sound Design

Hariraam Tingyuan Lam for Looking For A Path Samskara – Past Reflections, Present Expressions presented by Geethashankarandance

Kent Lee for Beyond Moving with Artisans: Rattan Weaving x Contemporary Dance presented by JinnD Productions

Ng Chor Guan for Double Punctum presented by Pentas Project Theatre Production

Orang Orang Drum Theatre & Alu8 for Laluan Amaryllis – Still presented by Kwang Tung Dance Company

Zyee Leow for Kaka-Lala presented by Orang Orang Drum Theatre

Best Set And / Or Visual Design

Liew Chee Heai for The Chef’s Experiment from Tabula Rasa 2024 – Choreography: Reset, Reflect, Reimagine presented by ASK Dance Company

Li Cheng for Beyond Moving with Artisans: Rattan Weaving x Contemporary Dance presented by JinnD Productions

Passion Ma for Laluan Amaryllis – Still presented by Kwang Tung Dance Company

Best Multimedia Design

Faris Nasir for Kaka-Lala presented by Orang Orang Drum Theatre

Hwa Wei-An for A Reason For Falling presented by Hwa Wei-An

Best Choreographer in a Feature Length Work

Boyz Chew & Damien Leow for Kaka-Lala presented by Orang Orang Drum Theatre

Gowri Chandran & Sumathi Chandra for Pragati 2 presented by Temple Of Fine Arts

Hwa Wei-An for A Reason For Falling presented by Hwa Wei-An

James Kan & Yeo Lyle for Laluan Amaryllis – Still presented by Kwang Tung Dance Company

Loh Kok Man, Ming Low & Wong Jyh Shyong for Double Punctum presented by Pentas Project Theatre Production

Best Choreographer in a Mixed Bill

Shan Tie for Lines, circles and cycles from KonTra: Yuèguāng presented by The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat

Surjit Nongmeikapam for Lines and Dots from Tabula Rasa 2024 – Choreography: Reset, Reflect, Reimagine presented by ASK Dance Company

Raziman Sarbini for Under The Line from Tabula Rasa 2024 – Choreography: Reset, Reflect, Reimagine presented by ASK Dance Company

Wong Chi Ying for Threads of longing, where do they lead? from KonTra: Yuèguāng presented by The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat

Best Group Performance

ASK Dance Company for Lines, circles and cycles from KonTra: Yuèguāng presented by The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat

Temple of Fine Arts Dancers for Pragati 2 presented by Temple Of Fine Arts

Faculty of Dance, ASWARA for Jamu 2024 presented by Fakulti Tari, Aswara

Best Featured / Lead Performer

Geetha Shankaran-Lam for Samskara – Past Reflections, Present Expressions presented by Geethashankarandance

Naim Syahrazad for NGOPI from Trans/Position presented by
Juxt Studio, Lasalle College Of The Arts & College Of Creative Arts UITM

Wong Jyh Shyong for Double Punctum presented by Pentas Project Theatre Production

Best Original Composition

Elson Kwong Zhen Wei for To the Sanctuary of the Mountain God presented by A Dash of Nature: Earth, Sky, and the Life Within with The klpac Symphonic Band The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre

Lawrence Chiu Peng Chong for I Wish To Bring You IV presented by A Dash of Nature: Earth, Sky, and the Life Within with The klpac Symphonic Band The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre

Melody Yeo Wan Lin for Ocean Odyssey presented by A Dash of Nature: Earth, Sky, and the Life Within with The klpac Symphonic Band The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre

Thong Yoong How for Constant presented by <CONSTANT> Handpan Music Concert FrhythmS Percussion

Yeo Chow Shern for Bunga Raya March presented by A Dash of Nature: Earth, Sky, and the Life Within with The klpac Symphonic Band The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre

Caeleb Tee for Who Shall Separate Us From the Love of Christ?
presented by Love Rekindled and Caeleb Tee Music

Best Musical Direction

Chong Koi Min & Michelle Koo Yin Yee for East X West : A Musical Journey presented by Malaysia Century Chinese Orchestra

Dr. Bernard Tan for Opera Sì La Bohèmia presented by Kuala Lumpur City Opera

Kevin Field for Symphonic Rock presented by Tutan Entertainment

Mak Chi Hoe & Ian Chow for Spice, Magic and Mystique by The Young KL Singers presented by TAS Seni Teater Rakyat and klpac

Best Production Values

East X West: A Musical Journey presented by Malaysia Century Chinese Orchestra

Opera Sì La Bohèmia presented by Kuala Lumpur City Opera

Spice, Magic and Mystique by The Young KL Singers presented by TAS Seni Teater Rakyat and klpac

Symphonic Rock presented by Tutan Entertainment

Best Visual Presentation

Cynthia Gan for Spice, Magic and Mystique by The Young KL Singers presented by TAS Seni Teater Rakyat and klpac

Danny Chen, Dominique Devorsine & Amelia Tan for Opera Sì La Bohèmia presented by Kuala Lumpur City Opera

Mohamad Nazrin Bin Mohammad for <CONSTANT> Handpan Music Concert presented by FrhythmS Percussion

Best Group Performance – Instrumental

FrhythmS Percussion for Constant from <CONSTANT> Handpan Music Concert presented by  FrhythmS Percussion

Malaysia Century Chinese Orchestra for Comin’ Thro The Rye by Yosuke Fukuda & Blossoms in the Spring and Fruits in the Autumn by Wang YunFei presented by East X West : A Musical Journey
Malaysia Century Chinese Orchestra

Tutan Festival Orchestra for Symphonic Rock Repertoire from Symphonic Rock presented by Tutan Entertainment

Sundal Malam Ensemble for Charm of Keroncong Repertoire from Charm of Keroncong presented by Masakini Theatre Company

Best Solo Performance – Instrumental

Dr Poom Prommachart for Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58 by Ludwig van Beethoven from Beethoven: His Romance and Fire presented by The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre

Hen Lit Ming for “Zhuang Zhou’s Dream” from East X West: A Musical Journey presented by Malaysia Century Chinese Orchestra

Leong Ching Chiang for Concerto No.1 for Keyed Sheng “Phoenix From The Ashes” from Tunes From The East II with the klpac Orchestra presented by The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre

Lim Yik Siang for “Blossom” from East X West : A Musical Journey presented by Malaysia Century Chinese Orchestra

Tan Yong Yaw for Concerto for Yangqin “Elegance” from Tunes From The East II with the klpac Orchestra presented by The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre

Best Group Performance – Vocal

Dr. Ang Mei Foong and Heo Yueh Ren for O Soave Fanciulla
from Opera Sì La Bohèmia presented by Kuala Lumpur City Opera

KL City Opera, Raafik Iskandar@Shagkya Chospel, Zeela Zaharudin for Queen | We Will Rock You / Bohemian Rhapsody presented by Symphonic Rock
Tutan Entertainment

Seow Chee Chuan, James Long, Mak Chi Hoe, Heo Yueh Ren for  Gavotta… Minuetto… Pavanella from Opera Sì La Bohèmia presented by Kuala Lumpur City Opera

The Young KL Singers for Spice, Magic and Mystique by The Young KL Singers presented by TAS Seni Teater Rakyat and klpac

Best Solo Performance – Vocal

Dr. Ang Mei Foong for Sì, mi chiamano Mimì & Donde lieta usci from Opera Sì La Bohèmia presented by Kuala Lumpur City Opera

Heo Yueh Ren for Che gelida manina’ from Opera Sì La Bohèmia presented by Kuala Lumpur City Opera

Raafik Iskandar@Shagkya Chospel for Iconic Rock / Keane | Somewhere Only We Know from Symphonic Rock presented by Tutan Entertainment

Stefano Chen for Charm of Keroncong Repertoire from Charm of Keroncong presented by Masakini Theatre Company

Best Costume Design, Styling & Make – Up

Akma Suriati & Suhaib Daud for Teater Muzikal Sakti Merong Mahawangsa presented by Persatuan Alumni Aswara

Biatch Royale & Khoo Yan Yu for The Working Dead presented by
KuLT Productions

Basheerah Majeed for Sang Kancil & The Dragon King presented by Liver & Lung Productions

Nani Zahar, Akem Dzulkifli & Olivia for Teater Muzikal Sudirmania presented by Revolution Stage

Quito Neng & Kikin Fish for Lao Wang The Musical presented by D Yang Productions

Best Music & Sound Design

Hafizam for Teater Muzikal Sudirmania presented by Revolution Stage

Kirthana Kuhendran for The Working Dead presented by KuLT Productions

Shafeeq Shajahan for Sang Kancil & The Dragon King presented by Liver & Lung Productions

Terence Chong for Dreams The Musical presented by Teana Music

Teuku Umar Ilany for Teater Muzikal Sakti Merong Mahawangsa presented by Persatuan Alumni Aswara

Best Set And / Or Visual Design

Christopher Ling, Adry Nasution & CEA for The Working Dead presented by KuLT Productions

Megat Khairul & Rahim Jo for Teater Muzikal Sudirmania presented by Revolution Stage

Nawfal Zamri for Teater Muzikal Sakti Merong Mahawangsa presented by Persatuan Alumni Aswara

Shahrul Skye for Sang Kancil & The Dragon King presented by Liver & Lung Productions

Wong Tay Sy for Life Is… presented by Kuala Lumpur Men’s Chorus

Best Lighting Design

Syura Hazmi for Teater Muzikal Sudirmania presented by Revolution Stage

Lim Wei Sing for Dreams The Musical presented by Teana Music

Shahrul Skye for Life Is… presented by Kuala Lumpur Men’s Chorus

Yew Pui Cheng for The Working Dead presented by KuLT Productions

Yusman Mokhtar for Teater Muzikal Sakti Merong Mahawangsa presented by Persatuan Alumni Aswara

Best Original Book

Elaine Lee & Terence Toh for Dreams The Musical presented by Teana Music

Shafeeq Shajahan for Sang Kancil & The Dragon King presented by Liver & Lung Productions

Sidang Penulis Teater Muzikal Sakti Merong Mahawangsa for Teater Muzikal Sakti Merong Mahawangsa presented by Persatuan Alumni Aswara

Vale V Wong & Tomos Nicholls for Life Is… presented by Kuala Lumpur Men’s Chorus

Best Original Music & Lyrics

Elaine Lee for Dreams The Musical presented by Teana Music

Lenny Erwan, Teuku Umar Ilany, Irena Taib & Ijanperkusi for  Teater Muzikal Sakti Merong Mahawangsa presented by Persatuan Alumni Aswara

Shafeeq Shajahan for Sang Kancil & The Dragon King presented by Liver & Lung Productions

Vale V Wong & Tomos Nicholls for Life Is… presented by
Kuala Lumpur Men’s Chorus

Best Choreographer

Kenny Shim for The Working Dead presented by KuLT Productions

Kenny Shim for Life Is… presented by Kuala Lumpur Men’s Chorus

Naim Syahrazad for Teater Muzikal Sakti Merong Mahawangsa presented by Persatuan Alumni Aswara

Riena Aisya for Sang Kancil & The Dragon King presented by Liver & Lung Productions

Sara Sulaiman for Teater Muzikal Sudirmania presented by Revolution Stage

Best Musical Direction

Eli Nyson for Teater Muzikal Sudirmania presented by Revolution Stage

Ji Yong & Irena Taib for Sang Kancil & The Dragon King presented by Liver & Lung Productions

Lee Han for The Working Dead presented by KuLT Productions

Tan Chong Yew & Elaine Lee for Dreams The Musical presented by Teana Music

Vale V Wong & Tomos Nicholls for Life Is… presented by Kuala Lumpur Men’s Chorus

Best Director

Khairunazwan Rodzy for Teater Muzikal Sudirmania presented by Revolution Stage

Nicole-Ann Thomas for The Working Dead presented by KuLT Productions

Shafeeq Shajahan for Sang Kancil & The Dragon King presented by Liver & Lung Productions

Shahrul Mizad for Teater Muzikal Sakti Merong Mahawangsa presented by Persatuan Alumni Aswara

Vale V Wong & Tomos Nicholls for Life Is… presented by Kuala Lumpur Men’s Chorus

Best Ensemble / Group Performance

Ensemble RS for Teater Muzikal Sudirmania presented by Revolution Stage

Ensemble Teater Muzikal Sakti Merong Mahawangsa for Teater Muzikal Sakti Merong Mahawangsa presented by Persatuan Alumni Aswara

Kuala Lumpur Men’s Chorus for Life Is… presented by Kuala Lumpur Men’s Chorus

The Working Dead Ensemble for The Working Dead presented by KuLT Productions

Best Performance in a Supporting Role

Izen Kong as Doctor for Life is… presented by Kuala Lumpur Men’s Chorus

Kirin Muhamad as Yusuf for Teater Muzikal Sudirmania presented by Revolution Stage

Lee Sher Maine as Girl for Life Is… presented by Kuala Lumpur Men’s Chorus

Putrina Rafie as Crocodile / Dragon for Sang Kancil & The Dragon King presented by Liver & Lung Productions

Rachel Liu as Sarah for The Working Dead presented by KuLT Productions

Roax Tan as Justin for Dreams The Musical presented by Teana Music

Vale V Wong as Ghost for Life Is… presented by Kuala Lumpur Men’s Chorus

Best Performance in a Leading Role

Elaine Lee as Elaine for Dreams The Musical presented by Teana Music

Fimie Don as Ramlan for Teater Muzikal Sudirmania presented by Revolution Stage

Kevin Yii as The Guy for Life Is… presented by Kuala Lumpur Men’s Chorus

Lee Sher Maine as JOANNE for The Working Dead presented by KuLT Productions

Ronnie as Edwin for The Working Dead presented by KuLT Productions

Best Costume Design, Styling & Make-up

Beatrice Looi for The Bee presented by Pentas Project Theatre Production & W Productions

Beatrice Looi for The Seagull presented by SunStrong Entertainment, Muka Space & The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat

Edmund Seow  for B-328 presented by Yamatatsu

Nur Afifi Mohamed Taib for Randai “MacBeth” presented by Pusat Seni Pentas Tradisional (PuTRA), Aswara

Best Music & Sound Design

Ayop Azril for Randai “MacBeth” presented by Pusat Seni Pentas Tradisional (PuTRA), Aswara

Kent Lee for The Bee presented by Pentas Project Theatre Production & W Productions

Syamsul Azhar for Mortal Man: Two Monologues presented by Five Arts Centre

Best Set And / Or Visual Design

Chua Zi Ying & Fairuz Sulaiman for The Bee presented by Pentas Project Theatre Production & W Productions

Mohd Nurul Hazirin Shamsul Kamar for Randai “MacBeth” presented by Pusat Seni Pentas Tradisional (PuTRA), Aswara

Nawfal Zamri for Love Is A Motion Picture presented by Main Theatre

Yusman Mokhtar for Perhiasan Kaca presented by The Actors Studio Foundation

Ziying Chua, Deric Gan & Joel Wong for The Swan Song presented by SunStrong Entertainment, Muka Space & The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat

Best Lighting Design

Loh Kok Man for The Bee presented by Pentas Project Theatre Production & W Productions

Yusman Mokhtar for Perhiasan Kaca presented by The Actors Studio Foundation

Yusman Mokhtar for Randai “MacBeth” presented by Pusat Seni Pentas Tradisional (PuTRA), Aswara

Walid Ali for Teater Persiapan Seorang Aktor by Studio Sedar Ruang

Best Original Script

Leow Puay Tin for Mortal Man: Two Monologues presented by Five Arts Centre

Saat Omar for Teater Persiapan Seorang Aktor presented by Studio Sedar Ruang

Yusof Bakar for Teater Munchausen Melalui Proksi presented by Bilberkarya Production

Best Director

Christopher Ling for Perhiasan Kaca presented by The Actors Studio Foundation

Loh Kok Man for The Bee presented by Pentas Project Theatre Production & W Productions

Nawfal Zamri for Love Is A Motion Picture presented by Main Theatre

Dr. Norzizi Zulkifli for Randai “MacBeth” presented by Pusat Seni Pentas Tradisional (PuTRA), Aswara

Syahrul Musa for Teater Persiapan Seorang Aktor presented by Studio Sedar Ruang

Yeo Lyle for B-328 presented by Yamatatsu

Best Ensemble / Group Performance

Anak Randai Aswara & UiTM for Randai “MacBeth” presented by Pusat Seni Pentas Tradisional (PuTRA), Aswara

Luminous Theatre Ensemble for Three Sisters presented by Luminous Theatre & Muka Space

Rain Ensemble for Rain presented by Fay Theatre

Teater Munchausen Melalui Proksi Ensemble for Teater Munchausen Melalui Proksi presented by Bilberkarya Production

Best Actor In A Supporting Role

Juhara Ayob as Lady Macbeth for Randai “MacBeth” presented by Pusat Seni Pentas Tradisional (PuTRA), Aswara

SJay as Sarjan Papasan, Reporter, Masterchef for The Bee presented by Pentas Project Theatre Production & W Productions

Yeo Lyle as Kun Lai, Kun Lai’s son, Han Zi, Reporter, Police for The Bee presented by Pentas Project Theatre Production & W Productions

Best Actor In A Leading Role

Aloy Paradoks as Saddiq Saufi for Teater Persiapan Seorang Aktor presented by Studio Sedar Ruang

Che Kem as Macbeth for Randai “MacBeth” presented by Pusat Seni Pentas Tradisional (PuTRA), Aswara

Fazleena Hishamuddin as Nina for Teater Persiapan Seorang Aktor presented by Studio Sedar Ruang

Thian Siew Kim as Kun Lai‘s wife, Reporter for The Bee presented by Pentas Project Theatre Production & W Productions

Edmund Seow as B-328 presented by Yamatatsu

Best Of Nominees

  1. East X West: A Musical Journey presented by Malaysia Century Chinese Orchestra
  2. Mortal Man: Two Monologues presented by Five Arts Centre
  3. Randai “MacBeth” presented by Pusat Seni Pentas Tradisional (PuTRA), ASWARA
  4. Spice, Magic and Mystique by The Young KL Singers presented by TAS Seni Teater Rakyat and klpac
  5. Teater Persiapan Seorang Aktor presented by Studio Sedar Ruang
  6. The Bee presented by Pentas Project Theatre Production & W Productions