James Reid Wins Best Southeast Asia Act at MTV EMA 2017
MTV EMA is perhaps one of the most recognised performing stage in the world and a chance for artists to create a lasting impression and launching a global music career. Artists chosen to represent Asia already has their own followers, even for the young and talented James Reid.
MTV EMA is perhaps one of the most recognised performing stage in the world and a chance for artists to create a lasting impression and launching a global music career. Artists chosen to represent Asia already has their own followers, even for the young and talented James Reid.
James Reid wins MTV EMA 2017 Best SE Asia Act
MTV EMA 2017 celebrated its annual music award show in London attended by some of the most stellar artists in the world including U2 performing their “Get Out Of Your Own Way” from London’s Trafalgar Square.
Best Hip Hop winner Eminem opened MTV EMA 2017 by doing a thrilling orchestra-backed performance, along with guest artist Skylar Grey, of his newly dropped track “Walk on Water,” taking the mic in a London pub before joining the EMA stage at The SSE Arena, Wembley.
James Reid emerged as the winner in the “Best Southeast Asia Act” category, voted by fans on the 2017 MTV EMA website. James has the highest number of votes in his category beat his contenders, which included Faizal Tahir (Malaysia), Dam Vinh Hung (Vietnam), Isyana Sarasvati (Indonesia), Slot Machine (Thailand), The Sam Willows (Singapore) and Palitchoke Ayanaputra (Thailand).
“Thank you MTV for awarding me Best Southeast Asian Act. It is such an honor to be representing the Philippines and with this recognition, I will keep on making music and bring the Philippines to the world stage.” said James Reid. This isn’t Reid’s first nomination as he was a nominee for the similar category at the 2015 MTV EMA happened in Milan, Italy! Major throwback!
Huo Zun wins 2017 MTV EMA “Best Mainland China/Hong Kong/Taiwan” Act
The other Best Local Acts in Asia include:
BEST JAPAN ACT – BABYMETAL
BEST KOREA ACT – GFriend
BEST MAINLAND CHINA/ HONG KONG/ TAIWAN ACT – Huo Zun
Other winners include Ed Sheeran, Shawn Mendes, Kendrik Lamar, David Guetta and Coldplay. Check out the full winners list here.
You can catch MTV EMA LIVE on MTV Asia on the following partner platforms.
Singapore
· Singtel TV CH. 350
· StarHub CH. 533
Malaysia
· Astro CH 713
· HyppTV CH 602
Indonesia
· Transvision CH 550
· First Media CH 220
· Big TV CH 257
Encore telecasts schedule are as below:
Wednesday, 15 November at 3.30pm and 9pm (WIB), 4.30pm and 10pm (SG), 5.30pm and 11pm (MY)
Thursday, 16 November at 1pm (WIB), 2pm (SG), 3pm (MY)
