Gang Starz
Encyclopedia
Gang Starz is a Malaysian-based reality
singing competition that searches for the best vocal group in Southeast Asia
. The winning group receives US$
100,000, a recording contract, and a chance to expand their careers on a regional scale. It is currently on its second season.
, and Singapore
, wherein 14 groups were selected (seven from Malaysia, five from Indonesia, and two from Singapore). Weekly eliminations were determined by 50% text votes
and 50% judges' scores. The jury consisted of Vernon Kedit (talent manager), Maple Loo (choreographer), and Arab (songwriter). Although the competitors included those from other countries, the voting and broadcast was only available in Malaysia. The finale, however, was also shown in Indonesia's private television station TPI. The competition was won by The Lima, an all-male trio from Bandung
, who received 33% of over 2.8 million votes.
The first season of Gang Starz was nominated for Best Entertainment Program in 2007 Asian Television Awards
.
and Philippines
. It has been confirmed that Gang Starz will also be shown in the Philippines on Summer 2008. Auditions are currently being conducted.
Reality television
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singing competition that searches for the best vocal group in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia, South-East Asia, South East Asia or Southeastern Asia is a subregion of Asia, consisting of the countries that are geographically south of China, east of India, west of New Guinea and north of Australia. The region lies on the intersection of geological plates, with heavy seismic...
. The winning group receives US$
United States dollar
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100,000, a recording contract, and a chance to expand their careers on a regional scale. It is currently on its second season.
Season 1
Casting began with auditions in Malaysia, IndonesiaIndonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
, and Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
, wherein 14 groups were selected (seven from Malaysia, five from Indonesia, and two from Singapore). Weekly eliminations were determined by 50% text votes
Short message service
Short Message Service is a text messaging service component of phone, web, or mobile communication systems, using standardized communications protocols that allow the exchange of short text messages between fixed line or mobile phone devices...
and 50% judges' scores. The jury consisted of Vernon Kedit (talent manager), Maple Loo (choreographer), and Arab (songwriter). Although the competitors included those from other countries, the voting and broadcast was only available in Malaysia. The finale, however, was also shown in Indonesia's private television station TPI. The competition was won by The Lima, an all-male trio from Bandung
Bandung
Bandung is the capital of West Java province in Indonesia, and the country's third largest city, and 2nd largest metropolitan area in Indonesia, with a population of 7.4 million in 2007. Located 768 metres above sea level, approximately 140 km southeast of Jakarta, Bandung has cooler...
, who received 33% of over 2.8 million votes.
The first season of Gang Starz was nominated for Best Entertainment Program in 2007 Asian Television Awards
Asian Television Awards
The Asian Television Awards is an appreciation to recognize and reward programming and production excellence in the Asian television industry. Held every December, the Awards draws about 1,400 entries each year from a wide range of broadcasters, including free-to-air TV stations and pay-TV...
.
Season 2
The scope of competition was expanded with the inclusion of groups from ThailandThailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
and Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. It has been confirmed that Gang Starz will also be shown in the Philippines on Summer 2008. Auditions are currently being conducted.