It is given to an actor who portrayed a drama series or variety character that is deemed the most popular among the television audience.
In 2022, the award was revived but came under a new name called Favourite Male Show Stealer.
Richie Koh is the most recent winner in this category for his role in Your World In Mine.
Aloysius Pang and Romeo Tan hold the record for the most nominations without a win, with four.
The following individuals received two or more Favourite Male Character/Male Show Stealer nominations: