And the Award Goes To…

It was the most star-studded event Asia has ever seen. And leave it to MTV to do the job. Singapore was literally invaded by stars from the most popular musical acts, celebrated new stars, to the most intriguing fashion designer in the world. Despite fashion faux pas and a script that really needed help, the first-ever MTV Asia Awards was, indeed, a raring success! With names like Enrique Iglesias, Zhang Ziyi, Westlife, Donatella Versace, Mandy Moore and Ronan Keating in the house, what more could a pop culture addict (who’s basically the entire youth populace anyway) ask for? Well, it wouldn’t have hurt if Britney Spears, Ricky Martin, The Backstreet Boys, Linkin Park and Bon Jovi were there, too.

It was the perfect venue to celebrate talent, praise the well-dressed, lambast the trying-hard, marvel at the mega production, and feel the unity of the Asian spirit (Oops, am I beginning to sound like a copy for an airline company?)

After months of voting, the ballots are in! And the winners are:

Favorite…

Female Artist: Britney Spears
Male Artist: Ricky Martin
Rock Act: Bon Jovi
Pop Act: Westlife
Video: "The Call" by The Backstreet Boys
Breakthrough Artist: Linkin Park
Film: "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"
Fashion Designer: Donatella Versace
Music Artist (Malaysia): Siti Nurhaliza
Music Artist (Thailand): Pru
Music Artist (Indonesia): Padi
Music Artist (Singapore): Stephanie Sun
Music Artist (Philippines): Regine Velasquez
Music Artist (Korea): Kang Ta
Music Artist (China): Na Ying
Music Artist (Taiwan): Zhang Hui Mei
Music Artist (Hong Kong): Sammi Cheng
Artist, Pop (India): Shaan
Artist, Film (India): Jaaen Kyon from Dil Chahta Hai
Inspiration Award: Jackie Chan
Most Influential Japanese Artist in Asia: Ayumi Hamasaki