The MTV Asia Awards was the Asian equivalent of the European MTV EMA. Held from 2002 to 2008, the show gave recognition and awards to Asian and international artists in achievement, cinema, fashion, humanitarian, and music. Just like the EMAs, most of the awards were voted by viewers from the Asian region.
The trophy design was a gold toblerone-like bar. The twin prism shape represents the letter M and double A, the acronyms for MTV Asia Awards.
The show was absent in 2007 and was discontinued after 2008.
Ceremonies Year Date Theme Host city Venue Hosts 2008 August 2, 2008 M Is back! Genting Highlands, Malaysia Arena of Stars Jared Leto, Karen Mok 2006 May 6, 2006 CodehuntersBangkok, Thailand Royal Paragon Hall Wang Leehom, Kelly Rowland 2005 February 3, 2005 MTV Asia Aid Impact Arena Alicia Keys 2004 February 14, 2004 Valentine's Day Singapore Singapore Indoor Stadium Vanness Wu, Michelle Branch 2003 January 24, 2003 MTV Cube Shaggy, Coco Lee 2002 February 2, 2002 Aliens Mandy Moore, Ronan Keating
Categories
Viewers' choice awards
Regional awards Favorite Artist Mainland China Favorite Artist Hong Kong Favorite Artist India Favorite Artist Indonesia Favorite Artist Korea Favorite Artist Malaysia Favorite Artist Philippines Favorite Artist Singapore Favorite Artist Taiwan Favorite Artist Thailand
International awards Favorite Breakthrough Artist Favorite Female Artist Favorite Male Artist Favorite Pop Act Favorite Rock Act Favorite Video
Special awards Year Award Recipient 2008 The Inspiration Award Karen Mok edc Style Award Panic! at the Disco The Knockout Award The Click Five 2006 The Style Award Jolin Tsai Outstanding Achievement in Popular Music Destiny's Child The Inspiration Award Thongchai McIntyre Breakthrough Collaboration Japan Teriyaki Boyz 2005 Asian Film Award Kung Fu Hustle Voice Of Asia Siti Nurhaliza Inspiration Award 2004 Tsunami victimsThe award was dedicated to all victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. 2004 Asian Film Award Michelle Yeoh Lifetime Achievement Award Mariah Carey The Inspiration Award Anita Mui Favorite Breakthrough Artist T.A.T.u. Most Influential Artist Award BoA 2003 Asian Film Award Devdas The Style Award Avril Lavigne The Inspiration Award F4 2002 Favorite Film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Favorite Fashion Designer Donatella Versace The Inspiration Award Jackie Chan Favorite Indian Film Song "Jaane Kyon" Most Influential Artist Award Ayumi Hamasaki
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