MTV Asia Awards 2006 explained

MTV Asia Awards 2006
Date:May 6, 2006
Host:Wang Leehom, Kelly Rowland
Location:Royal Paragon Hall, Bangkok, Thailand
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The MTV Asia Awards 2006 was held at the Siam Paragon in Bangkok, Thailand.[1] The show aired live on Saturday, May 6 across Asian MTV channels. Like previous award shows, the show is best known for live performances featuring collaborations of Eastern and Western act.[2] The show was hosted by Wang Leehom together with Kelly Rowland replacing Kelly Clarkson.[3] [4]

Nominees in each category are listed alphabetically,[5] [6] winners are bolded.[7] [8] [9] [10]

Performers

Presenters

International awards

Favorite Pop Act

Favorite Rock Act

Favorite Video

Favorite Female Artist

Favorite Male Artist

Favorite Breakthrough Artist

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

Special awards

The Style Award

Outstanding Achievement in Popular Music

The Inspiration Award

Breakthrough Collaboration Japan Award

Award theme

The award had a futuristic Asian looks. Soldiers with (fake) laser guns would escort presenters onto the stage. After each commercial break there were animation skits set in a future Asia.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Green Day, Clarkson Win MTV Asia Awards . Billboard Staff . . May 8, 2006 . November 25, 2023 . November 25, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231125120609/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/green-day-clarkson-win-mtv-asia-awards-1354842/ . live.
  2. Web site: Daniel Powter And Se7en To Perform; Maggie Q to Present At MTV Asia Awards 2006 . News Desk . . April 26, 2006 . November 24, 2023 . May 16, 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090516001154/https://www.mtvasia.com/News/200604/26013347.html . dead.
  3. Web site: Kelly Rowland And Wang LeeHom To Host MTV Asia Awards; Hoobastank, Rivermaya And Teriyaki Boyz To Perform . MTV News . . April 14, 2006 . November 25, 2023 . February 20, 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080220173837/http://www.mtvasia.com/News/200604/15013327.html . dead.
  4. Web site: Kelly Clarkson And Wang Leehom To Host, Korn Joins List Of Performers At The MTV Asia Awards 2006 . News Desk . . March 16, 2006 . November 24, 2023 . January 22, 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090122224223/https://www.mtvasia.com/News/200603/16013274.html . dead.
  5. Web site: Nominees For The 2006 MTV Asia Awards Announced . News Desk . . February 28, 2006 . November 25, 2023 . July 6, 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080706233242/http://www.mtvasia.com/News/200603/01013232.html . dead.
  6. Web site: MTV Asia announces nominees for the fifth annual MTV Asia Awards 2006 (MAAs) . Hong Kong's Nightlife Guide . February 28, 2006 . November 30, 2023 . November 30, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231130011852/https://www.hkclubbing.com/articles/regional-news/mtv-asia-announces-nominees-for-the-fifth-annual-mtv-asia-awards-2006-maas.html . dead.
  7. Web site: MTV Asia Awards 2006 Honors The Best From West And East With Revolutionary Duets And World Debut Performances . News Desk . . May 6, 2006 . November 25, 2023 . August 22, 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080822084816/http://www.mtvasia.com/News/200605/07013373.html . dead.
  8. Web site: Stars shine at MTV Asia Awards . . May 7, 2006 . November 25, 2023 . November 25, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231125120627/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2006-05-07/stars-shine-at-mtv-asia-awards/1747390 . live.
  9. Web site: Destiny's Child wins special MTV honour . Asian News International, Washington . . May 8, 2006 . November 25, 2023 . November 25, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231125123438/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/destiny-s-child-wins-special-mtv-honour/story-MtRyYduigFFWauGa7lED0J.html . live.
  10. Web site: MTV Asia Awards, vincono Destiny’s Child e Green Day . it . . May 9, 2006 . November 25, 2023 . November 25, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231125125612/https://www.rockol.it/news-79175/mtv-asia-awards-vincono-destiny-s-child-e-green-day . dead.
  11. Web site: Korn Perform at MTV Asia Awards 2006: Video Available . . May 24, 2006 . November 25, 2023 . November 25, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231125120617/https://blabbermouth.net/news/korn-perform-at-mtv-asia-awards-2006-video-available . live.
  12. Web site: Destiny's Child honoured at MTV Asia awards . . May 8, 2006 . November 25, 2023 . November 25, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231125120643/https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/arid-30257659.html . live.