The category was introduced in 1995, at the 2nd Star Awards ceremony; Zhu Xiufeng received the award for her role in Chronicle of Life and it is given in honour of a Mediacorp actress who has delivered an outstanding performance in a supporting role.
Aileen Tan is the most recent winner in this category for her role in SHERO.
In addition, Xiang Yun has been nominated on 12 occasions, more than any other actress.
Lin also holds the record for the most nominations without a win, with seven (she eventually won her first award in 2013).
Cynthia Koh and Bonnie Loo are currently the actresses who have the most nominations without a win, with five.