AceShowbiz - Christina Chong has expressed her excitement regarding the recent Saturn Award nominations for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3. The acclaimed series received four nominations, and Chong took a moment to congratulate her co-stars, Ethan Peck and Paul Wesley. In her role as Lt. La'an Noonien-Singh, Chong has become a standout character alongside Peck, who plays Lieutenant Spock, and Wesley, who portrays Lt. Commander James T. Kirk, featured as a Special Guest Star.

The 53rd Annual Saturn Awards recognized Star Trek: Strange New Worlds with nominations for Best Science Fiction Television Series, Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series for Ethan Peck, Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series for Christina Chong, and Best Guest Star in a Television Series for Paul Wesley. Celebrating this achievement, Chong shared a congratulatory message from writer-producer Bill Wolkoff on her Instagram Stories, which was also highlighted by ScreenRant’s John Orquiola. Chong added her own enthusiastic remark, captioning it “Spirk’an 4eva” along with a smiley face emoji.

The term “Spirk’an” is a playful combination coined by Christina Chong to refer to the intricate relationships between her character La'an, Spock, and Kirk. Throughout the series, these three characters have developed a somewhat complex dynamic, with La'an and Spock entering a relationship in season 3, while lingering feelings between La'an and Kirk remain from season 2. Additionally, the bond between Spock and Kirk has deepened, particularly as Spock supported Kirk during his inaugural mission as a starship captain. Their connection was further solidified through a mind meld experience in the season 3 finale.

This latest nomination marks Paul Wesley’s second Saturn nomination for Special Guest Star, having previously won the award for his role in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 in 2024. Meanwhile, Ethan Peck has received his third nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Spock, while Christina Chong is thrilled to receive her first nomination for Best Supporting Actress as La'an.

Fans of Strange New Worlds can look forward to more updates on award nominations and cast reactions in the future.