In its third year currently, Joy Awards is one of the most coveted prizes in the region, honoring talents across film, television, sports and even social media. It is organised by Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority and broadcast live on MBC channels and Shahid.
This year, the award ceremony in the capital Riyadh on Saturday evening featured some of the most celebrated regional and international talents. The Kingdom’s Bakr Al-Sheddi Theatre laid out the lavender carpet for some of the biggest stars in entertainment.
Full list of winners for Joy Awards 2024
Feature film
Sattar [Winner]
Actress in Film
Nelly Karim (Voy! Voy! Voy!) [Winner]
Actor in film
Karim Abdel Aziz [Winner]
Series
Crystal [Winner]
Actresses in series
Rahaf Mohammed (Bi rouhhom fi albeit) [Winner]
Actor in a series
Saad Aziz (Sekket Safar) [Winner]
Rising talent in a series
Walid Qashran (Studio 23) [Winner]
Favourite song
Ya Leil W Yal Ein – Al Shami [Winner]
Female Musical Artist
Assala Nasri
Male Musical Artist
Ayed [Winner]
Rising Talent in Music
Talal Sam [Winner]
Favourite Male Influencer
Ahmed Al-Qahtani (Shongxbong) [Winner]
Favourite Female Influencer
Bibi Alabdulmohsen [Winner]
Distinguished Athlete
Abdullah Alrabiah [Winner]
Favourite Athlete
Anas Jaber [Winner]
Personality of the Year
Eva Longoria
Diamond Entertainment Makers Award
Elie Saab
Lifetime Achievement Award Winners
Essad Youniss
Anthony Hopkins
Muna Wassef
Ali Al-Midfa
Quincy Jones
Kevin Costner
Rabeh Saqer
Honorary Entertainment Makers Awards
Lang Lang
Walid Fayed
Alia Bhatt
Zack Snyder
Martin Lawrence
Team behind the series Taht El Wesaya
Mohammed Al-Mansour
Mohamed Abdel-Al
Najwa Karam
Few more highlights from the star-studded Riyadh event
Prominent actor and filmmaker Kevin Costner received the Lifetime Achievement Award. In his acceptance speech, he praised Saudi’s emerging role in the global film industry and encouraged local storytelling, stressing the importance of nurturing homegrown talents.
Meanwhile, Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, a recipient of the Honorary Entertainment Makers Award, can be heard saying in her acceptance speech: “It’s truly an extraordinary night. I’m obsessed with movies, it’s all I know.”
Bhatt attended the Riyadh event in a stunning red, blue and golden saree. She has also been nominated for the Best Actor In A Leading Role (Female) award for her performance in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani at the Filmfare Awards 2024 on January 27 and 28.
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