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'''''Gang Starz''''' is a [[Malaysia]]n-based [[Reality television|reality]] singing competition that searches for the best vocal group in [[Southeast Asia]]. The winning group receives [[United states dollar|US$]]100,000, a recording contract, and a chance to expand their careers on a regional scale. It is currently on its second season.<ref name=Bands>{{Cite news| first=Priscilla| last=Dielenberg| title=Bands audition for reality show| publisher=The Star Online| url=http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2008/1/8/north/19931492&sec=North| date=January 8, 2008| accessdate=2008-02-11}}</ref>
'''''Gang Starz''''' is a [[Malaysia]]n-based [[Reality television|reality]] singing competition that searches for the best vocal group in [[Southeast Asia]]. The winning group receives [[United states dollar|US$]]100,000, a recording contract, and a chance to expand their careers on a regional scale. It is currently on its second season.<ref name=Bands>{{Cite news| first=Priscilla| last=Dielenberg| title=Bands audition for reality show| publisher=The Star Online| url=http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2008/1/8/north/19931492&sec=North| date=January 8, 2008| accessdate=2008-02-11}}{{dead link|date=October 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


==Season 1==
==Season 1==
Casting began with auditions in [[Malaysia]], [[Indonesia]], and [[Singapore]], wherein 14 groups were selected (seven from Malaysia, five from Indonesia, and two from Singapore). Weekly eliminations were determined by 50% [[Short message service|text votes]] and 50% judges' scores. The jury consisted of Vernon Kedit (talent manager), [[Maple Loo]] (choreographer), and Arab (songwriter). Although the competitors included those from other countries, the voting and broadcast was only available in Malaysia.<ref name=Reach>{{Cite news| first=Rizal| last=Johan| title=Reach for the starz| publisher=The Star Online| url=http://star-ecentral.com/news/story.asp?file=/2007/2/14/tvnradio/16839131&sec=tvnradio| date=February 14, 2007| accessdate=2008-02-11}}</ref> The finale, however, was also shown in Indonesia's private television station [[TPI (Indonesia)|TPI]].<ref name=Tpi>{{Cite news| first=A| last=Junaidi| title=TPI to air TV3's ''Gang Starz'' finale| publisher=The Jakarta Post| url=http://www.thejakartapost.com/yesterdaydetail.asp?fileid=20070609.T03| date=June 9, 2007| accessdate=2008-02-11}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> The competition was won by The Lima, an all-male trio from [[Bandung]], who received 33% of over 2.8 million votes.<ref name=RP>{{Cite news| first=Bayani Jr| last=San Diego| title=RP included in Asian tilt| publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer| url=http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view_article.php?article_id=117414| date=February 7, 2008| accessdate=2008-02-11}}</ref><ref name=Talents>{{Cite news| first=Dennis| last=Chua| title=2007 in review: Talents, critics and some gems| publisher=The New Straits Times| url=http://www.nst.com.my/Monday/Features/20071230145048/Article/index_html| date=December 30, 2007| accessdate=2008-02-11|display-authors=etal}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
Casting began with auditions in [[Malaysia]], [[Indonesia]], and [[Singapore]], wherein 14 groups were selected (seven from Malaysia, five from Indonesia, and two from Singapore). Weekly eliminations were determined by 50% [[Short message service|text votes]] and 50% judges' scores. The jury consisted of Vernon Kedit (talent manager), [[Maple Loo]] (choreographer), and Arab (songwriter). Although the competitors included those from other countries, the voting and broadcast was only available in Malaysia.<ref name=Reach>{{Cite news| first=Rizal| last=Johan| title=Reach for the starz| publisher=The Star Online| url=http://star-ecentral.com/news/story.asp?file=/2007/2/14/tvnradio/16839131&sec=tvnradio| date=February 14, 2007| accessdate=2008-02-11}}</ref> The finale, however, was also shown in Indonesia's private television station [[TPI (Indonesia)|TPI]].<ref name=Tpi>{{Cite news| first=A| last=Junaidi| title=TPI to air TV3's ''Gang Starz'' finale| publisher=The Jakarta Post| url=http://www.thejakartapost.com/yesterdaydetail.asp?fileid=20070609.T03| date=June 9, 2007| accessdate=2008-02-11}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> The competition was won by The Lima, an all-male trio from [[Bandung]], who received 33% of over 2.8 million votes.<ref name=RP>{{Cite news| first=Bayani Jr| last=San Diego| title=RP included in Asian tilt| publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer| url=http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view_article.php?article_id=117414| date=February 7, 2008| accessdate=2008-02-11| deadurl=yes| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080216205115/http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view_article.php?article_id=117414| archivedate=February 16, 2008| df=}}</ref><ref name=Talents>{{Cite news| first=Dennis| last=Chua| title=2007 in review: Talents, critics and some gems| publisher=The New Straits Times| url=http://www.nst.com.my/Monday/Features/20071230145048/Article/index_html| date=December 30, 2007| accessdate=2008-02-11|display-authors=etal}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>


The first season of ''Gang Starz'' was nominated for Best Entertainment Program in 2007 [[Asian Television Awards]].<ref name=ATA>[http://www.asiantvawards.com/ATA2007nominees.htm Asian Television Awards 2007, Shortlisted Nominees list]</ref>
The first season of ''Gang Starz'' was nominated for Best Entertainment Program in 2007 [[Asian Television Awards]].<ref name=ATA>[http://www.asiantvawards.com/ATA2007nominees.htm Asian Television Awards 2007, Shortlisted Nominees list] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080225013045/http://www.asiantvawards.com/ATA2007nominees.htm |date=2008-02-25 }}</ref>


==Season 2==
==Season 2==
The scope of competition was expanded with the inclusion of groups from [[Thailand]] and [[Philippines]].<ref name=Bands /> It has been confirmed that ''Gang Starz'' will also be shown in the Philippines in Summer 2008. Auditions are currently being conducted.<ref name=Asian>[http://www.abc.com.ph/features/features020808_swd9.html "Asian singing group search to hold auditions in RP", ABC official website, Features section]</ref>
The scope of competition was expanded with the inclusion of groups from [[Thailand]] and [[Philippines]].<ref name=Bands /> It has been confirmed that ''Gang Starz'' will also be shown in the Philippines in Summer 2008. Auditions are currently being conducted.<ref name=Asian>[http://www.abc.com.ph/features/features020808_swd9.html "Asian singing group search to hold auditions in RP", ABC official website, Features section]{{dead link|date=October 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


==Grand prizes==
==Grand prizes==

Revision as of 18:33, 10 October 2017

Gang Starz
Gang Starz logo
StarringFaizal Tahir
Putri Andreanna (2007)
Country of origin Malaysia
Production
Executive producerSufian Isa
Original release
NetworkTV3 Malaysia,
ABC-5 Philippines (2008)
ReleaseFebruary 7, 2007 –
present

Gang Starz is a Malaysian-based reality singing competition that searches for the best vocal group in Southeast Asia. The winning group receives US$100,000, a recording contract, and a chance to expand their careers on a regional scale. It is currently on its second season.[1]

Season 1

Casting began with auditions in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore, wherein 14 groups were selected (seven from Malaysia, five from Indonesia, and two from Singapore). Weekly eliminations were determined by 50% text votes and 50% judges' scores. The jury consisted of Vernon Kedit (talent manager), Maple Loo (choreographer), and Arab (songwriter). Although the competitors included those from other countries, the voting and broadcast was only available in Malaysia.[2] The finale, however, was also shown in Indonesia's private television station TPI.[3] The competition was won by The Lima, an all-male trio from Bandung, who received 33% of over 2.8 million votes.[4][5]

The first season of Gang Starz was nominated for Best Entertainment Program in 2007 Asian Television Awards.[6]

Season 2

The scope of competition was expanded with the inclusion of groups from Thailand and Philippines.[1] It has been confirmed that Gang Starz will also be shown in the Philippines in Summer 2008. Auditions are currently being conducted.[7]

Grand prizes

The winner will receive US$ 100,000 (RM 330,000) cash.

Champions

GangStarz 2008

Group

Malaysia Malaysia

Singapore Singapore

Indonesia Indonesia

Philippines Philippines

Thailand Thailand

Footnotes

  1. ^ a b Dielenberg, Priscilla (January 8, 2008). "Bands audition for reality show". The Star Online. Retrieved 2008-02-11.[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ Johan, Rizal (February 14, 2007). "Reach for the starz". The Star Online. Retrieved 2008-02-11.
  3. ^ Junaidi, A (June 9, 2007). "TPI to air TV3's Gang Starz finale". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 2008-02-11. [dead link]
  4. ^ San Diego, Bayani Jr (February 7, 2008). "RP included in Asian tilt". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on February 16, 2008. Retrieved 2008-02-11. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ Chua, Dennis; et al. (December 30, 2007). "2007 in review: Talents, critics and some gems". The New Straits Times. Retrieved 2008-02-11. [dead link]
  6. ^ Asian Television Awards 2007, Shortlisted Nominees list Archived 2008-02-25 at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ "Asian singing group search to hold auditions in RP", ABC official website, Features section[permanent dead link]
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