KUALA LUMPUR: Actress Emma Maembong, 34, has been announced as the Malaysian National Winner in the Best Actress in a Leading Role category for her performance in the drama Seadanya Kita at the 2026 Asian Academy Creative Awards (AACA).

The news was shared via an official post on the AACA Instagram account yesterday.

The win qualifies Emma to represent Malaysia at the AACA Grand Gala, which is scheduled to take place on Dec 3.

Alongside Emma, ​​actresses from other countries who won in the same category include Tasma Walton (Australia), Liu Haocun (Mainland China), Charmaine Sheh (Hong Kong SAR), Sobhita Dhulipala (India), Anggun (Indonesia), and Non (Japan).