Asia Artist Awards 2023
In a dazzling celebration of talent and glamour, the Asia Artist Awards 2023 has come to life to unfold its magic upon the brightest stars of Asian music and entertainment. Not only was the Philippine stage an award ceremony, but it also showcased the symphony of talent and charisma in the industry across the globe.
Read on to dive into the event’s highlights.
Asia Artist Awards in the Philippines
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The Asia Artist Awards 2023 (AAA) was held in the Philippines, for the first time ever, last 14th December 2023 at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan. Over 50 Korean and Filipino singers and actors were in attendance of the momentous event.
TV personality Ryan Bang hosted the red carpet, welcoming each and everyone of the guests who’ve arrived for photo ops.
ICYDK, the AAA is an annual award giving body that acknowledges Asian music groups, artists, and actors for their accomplishments in the entertainment industry. Over the years, AAA has held their events in other countries such as Vietnam, Japan, and now, the Philippines. Suffice it to say, the country made its mark on the international stage in music and entertainment.
Unveiling the winners
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From the specific awards to the grand prizes, a number of Filipino artists have won, namely:
AAA Focus Award: HORI7ON
AAA Hot Trend & Best Artist (Singer) Award: SB19
AAA Best Choice Award: Ben&Ben
AAA Fabulous Award: Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla; and
AAA Best Actor Award: Melai Cantiveros-Francisco
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Aside from the winners mentioned above, the K-pop groups, artists, and actors that we know and love such as NewJeans, Lee Jun-ho, Kim Jae-joong, and Kim Seon-ho are worth mentioning, too.
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Kim Jae-joong won the Top of K-pop Record and Best Choice awards while Kim Seon-ho won Asia Celebrity and Best Artist (Actor) awards. Aside from the awards, NewJeans also won Song & Singer of the Year and Lee Jun-ho, famous for the Netflix K-drama King the Land, won Actor of the Year as well.
Filipino humor brought to Koreans
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Apart from the ceremony, another mentionable is Ryan Bang and Melai Cantiveros-Francisco showing off their comedic personalities that made the whole place filled with laughter. If you’ve caught the livestream, then you’ll have heard Ryan Bang’s funny side comments on the red carpet and Melai’s quirky interview and acceptance speech.
You’ll even see K-pop girl group Lapillus’ Chanty (part Filipino) laughing in the background thanks to Melai’s funny answer.
Well-deserved wins for the stars at Asia Artist Awards 2023
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The Asia Artist Awards 2023 not only celebrated outstanding talent, but it also solidified the Philippines being a hub of creativity. As the night concluded, the echoes of diverse melodies and collaborative spirit lingered, leaving an indelible mark on the global stage.
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Cover image adapted from: Tridem Tours via Facebook, @hori7onofficiaL, @official.lapillus via Instagram