MANILA, Philippines — “Nation’s Girl Group” BINI marked another milestone by becoming the first-ever Filipino recipient of the Best Asia Act award at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs).
Aired live from Manchester, United Kingdom on Sunday, the P-pop sensation competed against notable Asian acts, including South Korea’s Illit, Indonesia’s Mahalini, Malaysia’s Masdo and Japan’s Sakurazaka46.
BINI is the first Filipino group to receive the prestigious Best Asia Act award. Previous nominees in this category included Moira Dela Torre (2023), Maymay Entrata (2022) and Sarah Geronimo (2014).
In a video message shared on MTV Asia’s X account, BINI’s leader, Jhoanna, expressed the group’s gratitude, saying, “We’re so thankful for winning the Best Asia Act in this year’s MTV Europe Music Awards.”
Fellow member Mikha added, “We hope we can keep sharing our music with you and that the world can discover more of Filipino music.”
On BINI’s official X page, the octet also shared a heartfelt message with their fans, which read, “This honor means the world to us, seeing Filipino music shine on the global stage. Maraming salamat po!”
This historic recognition for BINI arrives just days before their much-anticipated “Grand BINIverse” concert set to take place over three days at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
Meanwhile, Taylor Swift topped the winners list at the 2024 MTV EMAs, scoring trophies across Best Video with Fortnight (feat. Post Malone), plus Best Artist, Best Live and Best US Act. Closely following was MTV EMAs newcomer Tyla, who scooped her first ever MTV EMAs for Best Afrobeats, Best R&B and Best African Act.
Commanding a set inspired by Manchester’s music heritage — and its warehouse party legacy — third time host Rita Ora dazzled fans with several outfit changes and during the show invited global audiences into Rita’s Bar, set in a balcony overlooking thousands of fans.
Within the show was a heartfelt moment in remembrance of Liam Payne, with personal words from Rita.
Along with Tyla, performers Benson Boone and LE SSERAFIM also accepted their first MTV EMAs. Benson Boone took home Best New, whilst LE SSERAFIM won Best Push. After winning Best New in 2023, Peso Pluma continued his MTV EMAs winning streak with a Best Latin win tonight.
Best Song went to Sabrina Carpenter for her massive hit Espresso, while other winners included Ariana Grande (Best Pop), Calvin Harris (Best Electronic), Imagine Dragons (Best Alternative), Eminem (Best Hip-Hop), Jimin (Best K-pop) plus LISA and Rosalía (Best Collaboration). Fittingly for the host city, Manchester legend Liam Gallagher was crowned Best Rock.