Issue No. 4
Released Date: 6th Feb. 2001
MTV Asia Awards
An Unforgettable Night Of Stars!
The first ever MTV Asia Music Awards 2002 brought together the biggest gathering of Asian and International stars
ever seen in Singapore. The 7,000 strong crowd of mostly teenage fans packed the Singapore Indoor Stadium ready
to have a stomping good time and they did!
Hosted by Ronan Keating and Mandy Moore, the show got off to an electrifying start with the lasses from U.K., Bond.
Their combined performance with Danish percussionists Safri Duo set the tone for the rest of the evening, as one
of the highlights of the MTV Asia Awards was the bringing together of Asian and International talents and music.
Later, M2M shared the stage with Indonesian group Padi for an interesting East meets West fusion.
The biggest star of the evening was no doubt the bootilicious Pink, who arrived in style on a Harley and got the
party started with her hit, "Get The Party Started ". True to her image, she had the loudest, sexiest
outfits of the night and shared a good chemistry with MTV India VJ Cyrus B when they presented the award for Favourite
Rock Act. Their banter about Bon Jovi being Indian had the crowd in stitches.
Other highlights of the night included sexy Latino Enrique Iglesias, who wooed the girls with "Hero"
and the performance by Japanese superstar Ayumi Hamasaki, who picked up an award for Most Influential Japanese
Artist In Asia. It was a rare treat for her fans, as the singer seldom ventures outside Japan.
The euphoria and excitement of the crowd was kept high with songs
by Blue, Korean boyband g.o.d, P.O.D. and Stephanie Sun.
But the organizers saved the best for last. Westlife, who had earlier won the Favourite Pop Act category, sprang
onto stage and the crowd roared! The Irish quartet's rendition of "World Of Our Own" brought the curtains
down on the inaugural MAA and sent the fans home with a smile on their faces.
On the List
Favourite Female Artist: Britney Spears
Favourite Male Artist: Ricky Martin
Favourite Rock Act: Bon Jovi
Favourite Pop Act: Westlife
Favourite Video: "The Call" - The Backstreet Boys
Favourite Breakthrough Artist: Linkin Park
Favourite Film: "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"
Favourite Fashion Designer: Donatella Versace
Favourite Music Artist - Malaysia: Siti Nurhaliza
Favourite Music Artist - Thailand: Pru
Favourite Music Artist - Indonesia: PADI
Favourite Music Artist - Singapore: Stefanie Sun
Favourite Music Artist - Philippines: Regine Velasquez
Favourite Music Artist - Korea: Kang Ta
Favourite Music Artist - China: Na Ying
Favourite Music Artist - Taiwan: Zhang Hui Mei
Favourite Music Artist - Hong Kong: Sammi Cheng
Favourite Artist, Pop - India: Shaan
Inspiration Award: Jackie Chan
Most Influential Japanese Artist In Asia: Ayumi Hamasaki
MTV Asia Awards 2002 - Post Event
February 8, 12:00 p.m. (Singapore), 11:00 p.m. (WIB/Thailand)
February 14, 4:00 p.m. (Singapore), 3:00 p.m. (WIB/Thailand)
February 16, 4:00 p.m.(Singapore), 3:00 p.m. (WIB/Thailand)
February 17, 11:00 p.m. (Singapore), 10:00 p.m. (WIB/Thailand)
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