MTV EMA 2017: Best Southeast Asia Act!
MTV EMA 2017: Best Southeast Asia Act!
This year, the seven artists up for Best Southeast Asia Act are Faizal Tahir (Malaysia), Dam Vinh Hung (Vietnam), Isyana Sarasvati (Indonesia), James Reid (Philippines), Slot Machine (Thailand), The Sam Willows (Singapore) and lastly, your social wildcard winner and the 7th nominee voted by you, Palitchoke Ayanaputra (Thailand)! You know the drill by now; the winners will be determined by YOU fans! So be sure to vote for your favourite SEA Act on mtvema.com!
This year, the seven artists up for Best Southeast Asia Act are Faizal Tahir (Malaysia), Dam Vinh Hung (Vietnam), Isyana Sarasvati (Indonesia), James Reid (Philippines), Slot Machine (Thailand), The Sam Willows (Singapore) and lastly, your social wildcard winner and the 7th nominee voted by you, Palitchoke Ayanaputra (Thailand)! You know the drill by now; the winners will be determined by YOU fans! So be sure to vote for your favourite SEA Act on mtvema.com!
Đàm Vĩnh Hưng (Vietnam)
From City / Country: Vietnam
Debut Release: Tình Ơi Xin Ngủ Yên (1998)
Biggest Hit: Kloem (2013)
Fun Fact: He's actually a really good cook/chef and was initially a hairdresser!
Dam Vinh Hung – commonly known as Mr Dam (also spelled Mr Đàm) – has become very popular in Vietnam once he debut his single, “Tinh Oi Xin Ngu Yen”. His second album, "Binh Minh Se Mang Em Di," was well-received and earned him the title of being one of Vietnam's A-list singers in Vietnam! At the age of 46, Dam Vinh Hung is still going strong and showing zero signs of slowing down!
Click here to vote for Dam Vinh Hung!
Faizal Tahir (Malaysia)
From City / Country: Malaysia
Debut Release: Aku.Muzik.Kamu (2007)
Biggest Hit: Assalammualaikum and Sejati from Anatomi (2016)
Fun Fact: He's the No. 1 Rock Artist in Malaysia!
Faizal Tahir is an influential musician with his very own distinct style and music. His ultimate goal as an artist is to always deliver fresh and new music to the Malaysian market. His debut solo album ‘Aku.Muzik.Kamu’ was extremely well-received and has earned him many awards in various prestigious award ceremonies! His 4th album, 'Anatomi', was an enormous success as he has earned a string of awards for Best Vocal, Best New Singer, Best Rock Album and Best Album. Faizal Tahir is one of the most successful singer-songwriter-producer today and has one of the biggest followings in Malaysia. So beware, Asia!
Click here to vote for Faizal Tahir!
Isyana Sarasvati (Indonesia)
From City / Country: Jakarta/Indonesia
Debut Release: Keep Being You (2014)
Biggest Hit: Tetap Dalam Jiwa (2015)
Fun Fact: Isyana was once an opera singer in Singapore!
She's got the brains and beauty – Isyana Sarasvati was awarded a scholarship from the government to study music in Singapore at the age of 16. I repeat, 16! She composes ALL of her own songs and play multiple musical instruments such as the piano, flute and saxophone! She has earned herself the title of "Best Asian Artist Indonesia" in South Korea's "Mnet Asian Music Awards" in 2016, and many many more! She's definitely a force to be reckoned with!
Click here to vote for Isyana Sarasvati!
James Reid (Philippines)
From City / Country: Manila, Philippines
Debut Release: Album 'James Reid' (2012)
Biggest Hit: “Cool Down” (2017)
Fun Fact: James Reid recently established his own music label: Careless Music Manila
Reid alert! James Reid is not just an ordinary cutie – he's smart and talented too!
James Reid is singer-songwriter, actor, dancer, model, and now producer! Reid has just dropped his new album, “Palm Dreams”, an album featuring bass-boosted club bangers that could easily induce eargasm. James Reid is on a creative roll! So watch out! *squeals*
Click here to vote for James Reid!
Slot Machine (Thailand)
From City / Country: Bangkok, Thailand
Debut Release: Slot Machine (2004)
Biggest Hit: Kloem (2013)
Fun Fact: Gak (Bass) loves Japanese animation, Vit (Guitar) loves to ride a motor bike, Auto (Drum) loves to cook and Foet (Singer) loves fashion!
Our Asia Spotlight alumnus, Slot Machine, are on the running for Best SEA Act! The one and only Slot Machine is Thailand's leading rock band, with 6 rocking albums! They have recently dropped their very first all English album ‘Spin The World’, that has created lotsa buzz internationally! Yeap, Slot Machine is ready to take on the international market!
Click here to vote for Slot Machine!
The Sam Willows (Singapore)
From City / Country: Singapore
Debut Release: Take Heart (2015)
Biggest Hit: Take Heart (2015)
Fun Fact: Two of the members; Benjamin Kheng (extreme left) and Narelle Kheng (second from the left), are siblings!
This band is responsible for putting Singaporean music on the world map! The Sam Willows are known for their soaring vocal harmonies and unique style of pop music, and the first ever band from South East Asia to break into Spotify's Global Viral50 Chart! They have worked with Swedish producer Harry Sommerdahl on their debut single, 'Take Heart', which proved massive success – charting on Spotify, iTunes chart, VEVO/YouTube, and MTV Asia's Chart Attack! They may look fierce AF, but they really are a friendly bunch!
Click here to vote for The Sam Willows!
Palitchoke Ayanaputra (Thailand)
From City / Country: Thailand
Debut Release: One Palitchoke (2005)
Biggest Hit: Nobody Knows (ม่มีใครรู้) (2013)
Fun Fact: Palitchoke Ayanaputra used to be a member of a boy band, G-BOY!
Voted by you fans – Palitchoke Ayanaputra is the 7th nominee for the Best SEA Act thanks to all your votes! We understand why 'coz he's sucha talented cutie! Peck Palitchoke entered the entertainment industry as a trainee under GMM Grammy. Throughout his limelight, Palitchoke has established an awe-inspiring body of work, uniquely his own – musically and artistically. In 2017, he released his new single, 'Sorry', which was a huge hit in Thailand and also the top trended #hashtag of social media within first day launch!
Click here to vote for Palitchoke Ayanaputra!