MTV Asia today announced nominees for the fifth annual MTV Asia Awards (MAAs). The event will take place at Siam Paragon on 6 May, 2006, in Thailand’s brand new, state of the art entertainment complex, in the centre of one of Asia’s most dynamic and vibrant cities.
The channel also announced that Haier Electrical Appliances, Tourism Authority of Thailand and Thai Airways International Public Company Limited are the Official Partner Sponsors of the MTV Asia Awards 2006.
MTV ASIA AWARDS 2006 NOMINEES
Regional Categories
(Listed alphabetically within each category)
Favourite Artist Mainland China
- The Flower
- Sun Nan
- Vicky Zhao
- Xu Wei
- Zhou Xun
Favourite Artist Malaysia
- Ahli Fiqir
- Fish Leong
- Mawi
- Ruffedge
- Too Phat
Favourite Artist Hong Kong
- Andy Lau
- Eason Chan
- Joey Yung
- Leo Ku
- Twins
Favourite Artist Philippines
- Bamboo
- Hale
- Kitchie Nadal
- Orange and Lemons
- Rivermaya
Favourite Artist India
- Abhijeet Sawant
- Asha Bhosle
- Jal
- Rabbi Shergill
- Sonu Nigam
Favourite Artist Singapore
- A-Do
- Huang Yi Da
- J J Lin
- Taufik Batisah
- Stefanie Sun
Favourite Artist Indonesia
- Maliq & D’essentials
- Peterpan
- Project Pop
- Radja
- Rossa
Favourite Artist Taiwan
- 5566
- Jay Chou
- Jolin Tsai
- S.H.E
- Wang Lee Hom
Favourite Artist Korea
- Buzz
- Se7en
- SG Wanna Be
- Tei
- Wheesung
Favourite Artist Thailand
- 4gotten
- Bodyslam
- Lydia
- Tata Young
- Thaitanium
MTV ASIA AWARDS 2006 NOMINEES
International Categories
(Listed alphabetically within each category)
Favourite Male Artist
- Eminem
- James Blunt
- Kanye West
- Ricky Martin
- Robbie Williams
Favourite Rock Act
- Coldplay
- Franz Ferdinand
- Green Day
- My Chemical Romance
- Oasis
Favourite Female Artist
- Ashlee Simpson
- Kelly Clarkson
- Lindsay Lohan
- Madonna
- Mariah Carey
Favourite Video
- Franz Ferdinand (Do You Want To)
- Green Day (Wake me Up When September Ends)
- Kanye West (Gold Digger)
- Korn (Twisted Transistor)
- My Chemical Romance (Helena)
Favourite Pop Act
- Gorillaz
- Simple Plan
- The Backstreet Boys
- The Black Eyed Peas
- Westlife
Favourite Breakthrough Artist
- Fort Minor
- James Blunt
- Simon Webbe
- The Pussycat Dolls
- My Chemical Romance
MTV ASIA AWARDS CATEGORIES (16)
Regional categories (10)
10 Favourite Music Artist Awards
From Asia :
- Favourite Artist Mainland China
- Favourite Artist Hong Kong
- Favourite Artist India
- Favourite Artist Indonesia
- Favourite Artist Korea
- Favourite Artist Malaysia
- Favourite Artist Philippines
- Favourite Artist Singapore
- Favourite Artist Taiwan
- Favourite Artist Thailand
International categories (6)
6 International Music Awards:
- Favourite Male Artist
- Favourite Female Artist
- Favourite Pop Act
- Favourite Rock Act
- Favourite Video
- Favourite Breakthrough Artist
(information provided by MTV Asia)
February 28, 2006
