For the first time, the MTV Asia Awards show will be held at the Arena of Stars in Genting- City of Entertainment, Malaysia on August 2, 2008
Karen Mok will be co-hosting the 2008 MTV Asia Awards at the Arena of Stars, Genting-City of Entertainment, Malaysia. On August 2, 2008 Karen Mok will join Jared Leto, of 30Seconds to Mars
Host Jared Leto
The Pussycat Dolls will perform their latest hit single “When I Grow Up” for the first time in Asia at the Awards.
2008 MTV ASIA AWARDS CATEGORIES
List of Favourite Music Artist Awards from Asia
Favourite Artist Mainland China
1. 花儿乐队
提名者 :
中国内地最受欢迎歌手奖
2. 李宇春
提名者 :
中国内地最受欢迎歌手奖
3. 汪峰
提名者 :
中国内地最受欢迎歌手奖
4. 杨坤
提名者 :
中国内地最受欢迎歌手奖
Favourite Artist Hong Kong
1. 劉德華
入圍獎項 :
香港最受歡迎歌手獎
2. 陳奕迅
入圍獎項 :
香港最受歡迎歌手獎
3. 容祖兒
入圍獎項 :
香港最受歡迎歌手獎
4. 古巨基
入圍獎項 :
香港最受歡迎歌手獎
Favourite Artist Indonesia
1. Andra & The Backbone
2. Mulan Jameela
3. Nidji
4. Yovie & Nuno
Favourite Artist Korea
1. 빅뱅
노미네이트 부문 :
한국 최고 인기 아티스트
2. 소녀시대
노미네이트 부문 :
한국 최고 인기 아티스트
3. 슈퍼주니어
노미네이트 부문 :
한국 최고 인기 아티스트
4. 원더걸스
노미네이트 부문 :
한국 최고 인기 아티스트
Favourite Artist Malaysia
Faizal Tahir
Nominated For :
Favourite Artist Malaysia
Faizal Tahir was always a hot favorite while contesting in One In A Million, Malaysia’s first ever reality singing competition. Though he did not win the finals, his fan base was extremely huge and they were hungry for more of his brilliant performances.
Known for his excellent showmanship on-stage, this thirty year old Kuala Lumpur native has also captured the hearts of millions with his passion for music. Not only is he a composer, producer and lyricist, he also plays the guitar, drum and bass, just to name a few.
Faizal’s debut solo pop rock album 'Aku.Muzik.Kamu' has earned him many awards in the various prestigious award ceremonies including Anugerah ERA, Anugerah Planet Muzik, Anugerah Industri Muzik, and many more.
Nicholas Teo
Nominated For :
Favourite Artist Malaysia
Nicholas Teo shot to fame when he was crowned the winner of Astro Talent Quest, Malaysia in 2002. He stands at 176cm, with boyish good looks and a charming smile, Nicholas has won the hearts of teen girls all over Asia.
His debut self-entitled EP which was released in 2003 has been topping the sales charts in Malaysia. In September 2004, thanks to his young, optimistic and healthy image, Nicholas was appointed by Young Malaysian Movement (YMM) as the Youth Ambassador from 2004-2007.
Setting new highs, Nicholas was the first local Malaysian artist who held a solo concert at Arena of Stars, Genting Highlands that successfully attracted more than 10, 000 fans. His idols are Faye Wong and Eason Chan.
Pop Shuvit
Nominated For :
Favourite Artist Malaysia
Pop Shuvit began making waves in the local music scene in late 2001. Comprising of Moots (vocals), JD (guitars), AJ (bass), Rudy (drums) and UNO(turntables), the band has had four successful releases under their belt and rocked fans throughout Asia.
Known for their adrenaline packed live shows and eclectic blend of hip hop and rock, Pop Shuvit is one of Asia’s leading Hip Hop Rock Band. In 2003, the band released their debut album Take It & Shuvit which broke new ground when their ‘Skater’s Anthem’ was made exclusively available on the internet and become one of the most downloadable songs in Malaysian music history.
Always one to go against the grain, the band then released a dance remix album and a hip hop EP in 2004 and 2006 respectively. Being independent, the boys understand that there is a need to diversify and take the band to the next level as front man Moots pointed out, “We want to turn Pop Shuvit
Dato' Siti Nurhaliza
Nominated For :
Favourite Artist Malaysia
Dato’ Siti Nurhaliza has the face of doll and a very pretty voice to match. This killer combo is probably the reason why this Malaysian born and bred 29 year old has become an international icon and has garnered over 100 local and international awards.
Siti has been in the business for over ten years, putting out almost 20 albums, starring in a couple of films and being the cover girl for many well-established brands. Her vision is to enhance the local music industry to a more prestigious level and make it more globalized.
Not a force to be reckoned with, Siti is also known to be a formidable and successful businesswoman in Malaysia. She currently tops the list of the 'Richest Artistes' in Malaysia. She is also worth more than RM50 million and was named one of the millionaires in entertainment in South East Asia.
Favourite Artist Philippines
1. Chicosci
2. Sandwich
3. Sponge Cola
4. Urbandub
Favourite Artist Singapore
1. Electrico
2. JJ Lin
3. Stefanie Sun
4. Tanya Chua
Favourite Artist Taiwan
1. S.H.E
2. 蔡依林
3. 五月天
4. 羅志祥
Favourite Artist Thailand
เข้าชิงรางวัลสาขา : ศิลปินไทยยอดนิยม
1. bodyslam
2. Groove Riders
3. K-OTIC
4. TOR+ Saksit
List of of favourite International Artist Awards in Asia
Favourite International Artist in Asia
1.Avril Lavigne
2 Fergie
3. Justin Timberlake
4. Linkin Park
Video Star Award
1. 30 Seconds to Mars
2. Fergie
3. Justice
4. Panic At The Disco
Breakthrough Artist
1. Daughtry
2.Leona Lewis
3. Mika
4. OneRepublic
The Innovation Award
1. Kanye West
2. Goldfrapp
3. Gwen Stefani
4. Radiohead
Best Hook-Up
1. Avril Lavigne ft. Lil' Mama
2. Beyonce ft. Shakira
3. Rihanna ft. Jay-Z
4. Timbaland ft. OneRepublic
Bring Da House Down
1. Christina Aguilera
2. Linkin Park
3. Muse
4. Black Eyed Peas
edc Style Award
(Thank you and credits to www.mtvasiaawards.com and all sources for the information and pictures of MTV Asia Awards 2008)
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