The shortlist of the 31st Asian Television Awards has been announced. Taiwanese works are competing for multiple awards.

[Reporter Xiao Fangqi/Reporting from Taipei] Among the shortlist announced at the 31st Asia Television Awards (ATA), the TV movie "Believe" is competing for the "Best TV Movie Award" and "Best Director Award"; the popular drama "His Soul and His Bookstore" won the "Best Supporting Actor Award" and "Best Supporting Actress Award" by Patrick and Huang Caiyi; in the program section, "SDGs Series - "Tzu Chi's Sustainable Compassion Action" was also nominated for the "Best Sustainability/SDGs Program Award".

Director Lin Zhengsheng directed the TV movie "Believe" in the "Song of Silver Hair" series. (Provided by Daai)

Renowned director Lam Ching-sheng, who won the Silver Bear Award at the Berlin Film Festival, this time directs the TV movie "Believe", which is adapted from the true and legendary life of 93-year-old volunteer sister Gao Ai who worked hard to clean the Huazhong Bridge for 9 years and donated her salary to build a hospital. Lin Zhengsheng condensed the tenacity and goodwill in his life into tender scenes. When he learned that he was nominated for ATA's Best Director and Best TV Movie, he said excitedly, "'Believe' is a TV movie that I worked very hard and seriously to complete last year. It is very unexpected, because I have not been in an international film festival for a long time. It is a bit unexpected for me to participate in the competition and be shortlisted. But I am very happy, because it is unexpected, so I am very happy." Lin Zhengsheng believes that being shortlisted is a great encouragement to all the teams involved in the work. "All good things are the result of fate." The good news of being shortlisted allows everyone to continue to work hard on their own creative lives.

Patrick played the role of cancer patient Huang Wantong in "His Soul and His Bookstore" and bravely lost his hair for the film. (Provided by Daai)

The popular drama "His Soul and His Bookstore" depicts the touching true story of a hematology oncologist and his patients. Patrick, who plays the key patient "Huang Wantong" in the drama, put aside his past variety show host image and showed impressive immersive acting skills. The cross-border drama successfully won the "Best Supporting Actor" at the Asian Television Awards.

Patrick personally expressed his feelings about being shortlisted: "I am very touched to be shortlisted. Thank you for the judges' recognition. I love acting, and I finally have the opportunity to fully participate in it." He also did not forget to thank his character Huang Wantong and his family. "Because of you, the world is filled with more love."

Huang Caiyi performed superbly in "His Soul and His Bookstore". (Provided by Daai)

The powerful actress Huang Caiyi who plays Patrick's sister competes for ATA's "Best Supporting Actress" with her profound and touching emotional performance. After receiving the good news during the busy shooting schedule, Huang Caiyi wrote a tear-jerking speech. She was very grateful to Ms. Huang Yingzhen, the second sister of Wantong, director Lin Zhiru, the crew, every actor and family member in the film. "Without you, I can't be an actor. It is not easy. Thank you for the recognition of this award. It lets you know that every step you take with all your strength in life leaves something behind."