Asia's Got Talent
Asia's Got Talent | |
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Genre | Interactive talent competition |
Created by | Simon Cowell |
Based on | Got Talent franchise |
Presented by | Marc Nelson Rovilson Fernandez |
Judges | Anggun David Foster Melanie C Vanness Wu |
Country of origin | Singapore |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Executive producers | Paul O'Hanlon Jef Lim Paul Riggio Glenn Sims |
Production companies | FremantleMedia Asia Syco Sony Pictures Television |
Original release | |
Network | AXN Asia |
Release | March 12, 2015 Present | –
Asia's Got Talent (AGT) is the regional version of the Got Talent franchise that is airing on AXN Asia.[1] It is a talent show that features singers, dancers, magicians, comedians, and other performers of all ages competing for a prize of USD100,000 and an opportunity to perform at the Marina Bay Sands.[2] It started airing on March 12, 2015 across 15 countries in Asia,[3][4] culminating to a grand final airing nine weeks later on May 14, 2015.
The show is hosted by Marc Nelson and Rovilson Fernandez; while the judges are Anggun, David Foster, Melanie C, and Vanness Wu.[4] Melanie C is the third member of the Spice Girls to become a Got Talent judge (after Mel B and Geri Halliwell), while Anggun is judging on a second Got Talent franchise after sitting in the panel in the second season of Indonesia's Got Talent. This show is also co-hosted by Singaporean Youtuber and Power98FM DJ's Dee Kosh for sneak previews, highlights, recaps, and behind the scenes.
As not all of the contestants speak fluent English, they would usually speak in their local languages and an off-screen translator will help them to translate what the judges are saying to them and vice versa (with translation subtitles flashed on the screen). However, if the judges can speak their local language (specifically Van Ness who speaks Mandarin and Anggun who speaks Indonesian), a translator is not necessary. Therefore, this is the first Got Talent franchise to use multiple languages.
Filipino shadow play group El Gamma Penumbra was declared the winner of the show's first season. News of their win leaked early through social media even before the broadcast of the results,[5][6] causing dismay among netizens due to the spoiler nature of the leak.[6]
In third week of May 2015, according to a report of Editorial Insider, Asia's Got Talent announced pre-registration for Season 2 on its official Facebook page.[7]
Development
After being acquired by AXN Asia, Asia's Got Talent became the sixty-third version of the Got Talent franchise.[4] On 15 January 2015, the judges were officially revealed: Anggun, David Foster, Melanie C, and Vanness Wu.[8] On 24 January 2015, Marc Nelson and Rovilson Fernandez were announced as the hosts of the show.[9]
The show will feature acts from the following 15 countries:[10]
- With individual Got Talent franchises:
- Cambodia (Cambodia's Got Talent)
- China (China's Got Talent)
- India (India's Got Talent)
- Indonesia (Indonesia's Got Talent)
- Myanmar (Myanmar's Got Talent)
- Philippines (Pilipinas Got Talent)
- South Korea (Korea's Got Talent)
- Thailand (Thailand's Got Talent)
- Vietnam (Vietnam's Got Talent)
- Mongolia (Mongolia's Got Talent)
- With no existing Got Talent franchises:
Broadcast
Aside from being broadcast via AXN Asia, FremantleAsia has also secured deal via various free-to-air channels in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and India to broadcast the franchise after its original airing.[11]
Country | Local title | Network | Premiere date | Timeslot | Backstage Host |
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Indonesia[12] | Asia's Got Talent | antv | March 15, 2015 | Sunday, 06.00 PM | Indra Bekti, Shaheer Sheikh[13][14] |
Thailand[12] | เอเชียก็อตทาเลนต์ | BEC Multimedia | March 15, 2015 | Sunday, 08.15 PM (Premiere episode on 3 SD) Monday, 09.30 AM (Encore on Ch3 and 3 HD) Saturday, 04.00 PM (Encore on 3 Family) |
Victor Zheng[15] |
Vietnam[12] | Tìm kiếm tài năng Châu Á | VTV | March 15, 2015 | Sunday & Monday, 07.55 PM (Premiere episode on VTV6) Monday & Tuesday 11.00 AM (Encore on VTV3) |
Phạm Hồng Thúy Vân[16] |
India[12] | Asia's Got Talent | VH1 India[b] | April 18, 2015 | Saturday & Sunday, 09.00 PM IST[17] |
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Season summary
Season | Premiere | Finale | Winner | Second place | Third place | Host(s) | Judges |
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1 | March 12, 2015 | May 14, 2015 | El Gamma Penumbra | Khusugtun | Gerphil Flores | Marc Nelson Rovilson Fernandez |
Melanie C Vanness Wu Anggun David Foster |
2 | 2016 [18] | 2016 [18] | To be determined |
Official partners
The companies and brands recognized by the show's official website:[19]
Premium partners
- Pantene - Exclusive Hair Care Partner
- Marina Bay Sands - Exclusive Premier Partner
- Big Cola - Exclusive Beverage Partner
- Jetstar - Official Airline Partner
- Caltex - Exclusive Petroleum Partner
- GrabTaxi - Official On-demand Transit Partner
Local sponsors
- Great Eastern Life - Official Life Insurance Sponsor
- Cherifer - Official Multivitamin Sponsor
- Globe - Official Wireless Services Sponsor
- KFC Philippines - Official Fast Food Sponsor
Awards and nominations
2015 Asian Television Awards
- Won: Best Adaptation of an Existing Format
- Highly Commended: Best General Entertainment Programme
- Nominated: Best Reality Show
References
- ^ Frater, Patrick (September 5, 2014). "Simon Cowell's 'Got Talent' Format Extends to Asia". Variety. Retrieved October 21, 2014.
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(help) - ^ "Search for first 'Asia's Got Talent' winner starts March". Manila: The Philippine Star. 6 March 2015. Retrieved 14 March 2015.
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(help) - ^ "AXN bringing in 'Asia's Got Talent'". The Philippine Star. September 20, 2014. Retrieved October 21, 2014.
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(help) - ^ a b c "Marc, Rovilson to host 'Asia's Got Talent'". ABS-CBN News. January 23, 2015. Retrieved January 24, 2015.
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(help) - ^ "PH dance troupe El Gamma Penumbra wins 'Asia's Got Talent'". Rappler.com. May 14, 2015. Retrieved May 14, 2015.
- ^ a b Mendoza, Arvin (May 14, 2015). "Netizens express dismay over 'Asia's Got Talent' results leak". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
- ^ Asias Got Talent opens registration for second season
- ^ "'Asia's Got Talent' judges announced". The Philippine Star. January 15, 2015. Retrieved January 24, 2015.
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(help) - ^ de Lara, Ivan Angelo L. (January 24, 2015). "Marc Nelson, Rovilson Fernandez tapped to host 'Asia's Got Talent'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 24, 2015.
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(help) - ^ Moon, Pamela (January 30, 2015). "'Asia's Got Talent' kicks off with high expectations". Yahoo! Celebrity Philippines. Yahoo Southeast Asia Newsroom. Retrieved January 31, 2015.
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(help) - ^ "Asia's Got Talent to debut in 2015". RTL Group. September 10, 2014. Retrieved January 24, 2015.
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(help) - ^ a b c d "$$$$ Format Bet Kicks Off in Asia : 4 Regional Mega Formats Herald New Content Era" (PDF). ContentAsia. Singapore: 9. March 23, 2015. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
- ^ Pandansari, Sylvia Puput (12 January 2015). "Shaheer Sheikh & Indra Bekti Duet untuk Bawakan Asia`s Got Talent" (in Indonesian). Liputan6.com. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
- ^ Rayendra, Panditio (19 January 2015). "Shaheer Sheikh dan Indra Bekti Foto Bareng Para Host Asia's Got Talent" (in Indonesian). Tabloid Bintang. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
- ^ ""บิ๊กโคล่า" ร่วมหนุน "เอเชีย ก็อตทาเลนต์"" (in Thai). ASTV Manager. 29 January 2015. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
- ^ "Thúy Vân làm MC Asia's Got Talent 2015" (in Vietnamese). 8Showbiz. 13 March 2015. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
- ^ "Vh1 announces summer line-up". Television Post. April 16, 2015. Retrieved April 19, 2015.
- ^ a b http://www.adobotalkph.com/2015/05/asias-got-talent-season-2-2016-audition-schedule-dates.html
- ^ "Partners". AXN - Asia's Got Talent.