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.
| 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 | Codehunters | Bangkok, 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 |
| 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 victims[1] | |
| 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 |