11 Top-Voted Local Creators to Represent Singapore on the Regional Stage at TikTok Awards Southeast Asia 2026

Caitanya Tan, Kong Man Jing, and Zaki Hussein are among the national contingent contending at TikTok's first regional awards

Following a nationwide public voting phase for Singapore's most iconic and rising creators, TikTok has unveiled the 11 local champions who will advance to the regional stage at the inaugural TikTok Awards Southeast Asia 2026.

The national delegation will fly to Bali, Indonesia as Singapore's Country Representatives to contend for top regional honors at the grand finale, where creators across Southeast Asia will be assessed by an esteemed panel of industry specialists with regional expertise, including the ASEAN Secretariat, WPP, and TikTok.

Angga Anugrah Putra, General Manager of Content Operations, Southeast Asia, TikTok, underscored: "Congratulations to all 11 local creators on being voted as Singapore's Country Representatives. As 'The Ones Who Spark It', the chosen creators reflect the authentic pulse of our local communities, turning creative passions into tangible economic growth and positive social impact. Across our over 460 million-strong Southeast Asian community, the spark of even a single creator can transcend borders and connect cultures. By uniting top creators across six countries and elevating their work to the regional stage, we will empower our creators with greater opportunities to further cultivate diverse communities, build sustainable businesses, and inspire audiences at scale."

Here are Singapore's Country Representatives for TikTok Awards Southeast Asia 2026:

1. Creator of the Year: Caitanya Tan, @Caitofalltraits
2. Rising Creator of the Year: Dylan Chia, @Dchtoons
3. Education Creator of the Year: Kong Man Jing, @Justkeepthinking
4. Sports Creator of the Year: Ash Hashim, @Ashfutbolita
5. Lifestyle Creator of the Year: Joie Tan, @Joiebaoz
6. Food Creator of the Year: Ng Jia Xin, @H0mec4fe
7. Entertainment Creator of the Year: Zaki Hussain, @Zakiv4
8. Beauty & Fashion Creator of the Year: Clara Li, @Clara.slays
9. Popular Video of the Year: Imran Shamer, @Aimrun
10. TikTok LIVE Creator of the Year: May Suhan, @Meivysu555
11. TikTok Shop Creator of the Year: Nicole Chow, @Nicolechowww

Caitanya Tan, Singapore's Country Representative for Creator of the Year, said: "I am grateful for this recognition and the opportunity to represent Singapore. What began as a creative outlet has become a way to connect with others, create opportunities, and hopefully encourage people to see the world a little differently. This community's support has also reminded me that influence goes both ways, and that every voice matters. You don't have to be the loudest voice in the room to make a difference. You just have to have something worth saying."

The TikTok Awards Country Representatives were announced after the Country Nominees public voting phase, which ran from 12 October to 26 October 2026. TikTok Awards Southeast Asia Winners will be announced on 27 November 2026 in Bali, Indonesia.