Hady Mirza : After Asian Idol Triumph , World Idol Next ?

20 December 2007

After coming out tops among Asia's 6 best Idol Winners in the region , Hady Mirza's singing career is set to soar to even greater heights with his popularity steadily increasing , now that he is Asia's Best singer !

With him winning the Asian Idol title , he could very well one day represent the Asia continent in World Idol , where he will be put to the utimiate test and see him pit his singing skills against the World's Best top singers , winners from their respective Idol competitions from all over the World , ranging from USA to South Africa , Belgium, Australia, Germany, Norway, Pan Arabia (Arab World) , Netherlands, United Kingdom, Canada and Poland , this will surely put him on the World stage in the biggest Idol competition ever in his life so far , if , that is , if there were really to be one for him to compete in in the near future !

Not only will he be representing Asia , he will also be representing Singapore too ! How about that ? So , let hope one day , we can really see him on the World Idol Stage singing for us in the very near future ! Whether there will be a World Idol for him to compete in , we can't be very sure at the moment , but one thing is for sure though , that is , his faithful fans and supporters , Singaporeans too , surely can't wait for this to become a reality one day !

* What do U think ? Will Hady get to represent Asia and Singapore in World Idol one day ? Do u want to see him on the World Idol stage ? *

Come on , feel free to share your views and thoughts with us on this topic !

An Asian Project Superstar Too ?

19 December 2007

We have seen how Indonesia and it's Television Broadcaster RCTI Channel has successfully hosted the biggest Idol singing competition of the Year - Asian Idol 2007 over the weekend which was truly a real success considering that this is the first time there is an Asian Idol competition and Indonesia , being given the great honour to be the first country to be hosting such a high profile singing competition that stretches over 6 countries and watched by millions all across Asia , has certainly done a wonderful job indeed !

Now that we have an Asian Idol , and given that it was such a roaring success , I was just thinking why not we ride on this hot Idol fever and come out with an Asian Project Superstar as well too ? Isn't this a very good idea ? Like the Asian Idol , we can invite Project Superstar Winners from the various Asian countries like Malaysia and Vietnam etc to join our very own Project Superstar Winner in a Grand singing competition and have the various participating countries to vote too !

Since we are the ones ( Channel U ) who came out with this Project Superstar competition two Years ago , after the American Idol fever swept to Singapore , I think to start the ball rolling we can be the host of the very first Asian Project Superstar competition ! Who will be the very first Asian Project Superstar ? It may just turn out to be either our very own first Season Winner Tan Weilian or Second Season Winner Daren Tan and be known all across Asia by emerging Champions !

Surely that is a very good suggestion that is really worth considering by the relevant authorities ? Surely an Asian Project Superstar can only be good for their singing careers , irregardless of the eventual outcome ?

Mediacorp & Channel U , are u reading this and listening to us ?

* But most importantly , really is U , the fans ! What do U , the fans think of this idea ? Share with us your views and feel free to leave your views and comments on this topic ! *

Latest : Hady Mirza Wins Asian Idol !

17 December 2007

Yes , it's Official ! Believe it or not , our very own Hady Mirza IS THE Asian Idol 2007 Winner ! He has been crowned Champions and has successfully beaten the other Finalists to emerge victorious to be Asia's first Asian Idol !

Congratulations to u Hady for doing us proud ! We are certainly very proud of u and happy for your achievement and success ! It is surely Singapore's finest hour to be able to witness u emerge as Champions away from home and be known all across Asia as Asia's Best singer ! U have done Singapore proud !

When I was watching the Results and Champion being announced , I couldn't hide my happiness and was so happy for him ! I couldn't believe my ears and eyes when I heard Hady's name being mentioned as the Results were announced ! Honestly , I had not expected him to emerge as Champions even though , deep down inside me in my heart , like all the other fellow Singaporeans watching the LIVE Results Show , I also really hope that he could win it for us as I felt the other contestants were also very good and were better than him , I felt .

It seemed that I was not alone with this feeling and thinking as some of the judges also felt that either Malaysia's Jaclyn Victor , Indonesia's Mike or Philippines's Mau Marcello could be the winner when they were asked to give their Predictions before the Results were announced . One judge even mentioned that if Hady and another contestant were to emerge winners instead of hot favourites Mike or Mau Marcello , it would then be deemed as an upset. Clearly , Hady was being viewed as an Underdog among the 6 Idol Finalists there .

In other words , he had managed to upset the odds staked against him to be the FIRST Asian Idol !

Congratulations Hady ! This is one moment that no one will ever forget , especially Hady himself ! This is truly one very special and memorable night for Hady , for his supporters and for us all Singaporeans !

FIRST & EXCLUSIVE : Malaysia's Project Superstar Winners John , Desiree , Henley & Orange To Perform on First Mega Concert of New Year 2008 !

16 December 2007

Yes ! U heard it from us FIRST ! Just two weeks into the New Year 2008 and u could be enjoying yourself , watching 2008 first biggest LIVE show of the Year , which will feature your favourite idols and popular pop Stars like Malaysia's Project Superstars Season 1 Winner - John and Runners up Desiree , as well as Second Season's Winners & Runners Up - Henley and Orange Chen Hui Tian respectively , and many more stars to come your way !

It's all part of Malaysia's 8TV Channel Anniversary Celebration Concert ! The Starry Starry Night of performance to commemerate this Special event is scheduled to take place on 12 January 2008 ( Saturday ) at 8pm ! And u may be able to catch the whole Concert LIVE on 8TV Channel too ! ( subject to further confirmation ) . So set aside that date & time and make a date with the Stars for the first and biggest Mega Concert of 2008 !

* More Details to come your way ... ! *

First Asian Idol To Emerge Tonight !

16 December 2007

U have heard them sing and seen them showcasing their singing talents last night . U have witness the judges commenting on their performances . Now , tonight is the moment we have been waiting for ! Who will be the FIRST Asian Idol ? Will the great honour goes to our very own Hady Mirza ?

The winner will not only be recognised in Jakarta , Indonesia where the competition is held , but also all across Asia , especially the 6 participating countries , whose countries ' TV Stations who will also be broadcasting this glorious night and moment of fame LIVE too !

Already winners in their very own Idol Competition back home , who will be second time lucky to be crowned Idol Champions again this time round ? For all the excitement , Drama and answers , catch the 2 hours Asian Idol Results Show Tonight LIVE at 10pm !

Before the Results are announced Tonight , read what one of the 6 participating Asian Idol Finalists - Malaysia's Jaclyn Victor have to say about being part of Asian Idol :

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* Catch the eagerly anticipated Asian Idol Results Show tonight at 10pm ( Singapore Time ) LIVE on :

Mediacorp Channel 5 ( Singapore ) , Malaysia's 8TV Channel & Indonesia's RCTI Channel !

Latest & EXCLUSIVE : UNCOVERED & EXPOSED ! Asian Idol Grand Final Performance Show Was NOT a LIVE Telecast , But DELAYED !

16 December 2007

It is definitely the Biggest Idol Competition to date ever that u will get to see on television in this region , featuring six of the best singing talents in this part of Asia . Idol winners from Singapore , India , Malaysia , Vietnam , Philiphness and host Indonesia compete in a two hour competition with the results to be announced tomorrow night !

The Asian Idol Grand Final Performance Show was shown in all six participating countries television stations and I had the benefit and luxury of being able to watch the same 2 hours Grand Final Performance Show on 3 of the Channels - Mediacorp Channel 5 ( Singapore ) , Malaysia's 8TV Channel & on Host Nation's Official Broadcasting Channel - Indonesia's RCTI Channel !

Although it was stated in the respective TV Schedules that the Performance Show would all be shown at 10pm on the 3 Channels , it was not a LIVE Telecast at all ! In fact , as it turned out , it was a Delayed Telecast instead, despite the fact that all 3 Channels were showing the show on their respective Channels at that same period of time !

I know the TV Schedules of the various countries did not state that it was exactly a LIVE Telecast , but doing so ( showing it all at the same time at 10pm) may give viewers the impression that it WAS a LIVE Telecast ( which , in actual fact , was only a Delayed Telecast ! It might have lead to some confusion and misunderstanding that it WAS a LIVE Telecast , just because it was stated in the TV Listings that it would be shown all at the same time at 10pm on these 3 Channels !

If one were to have the benefit of having been able to watch the Performance Show earlier on all these 3 Channels , u would have noticed that Channel 5 were showing the programme slightly ahead of the other 2 Channels , with Malaysia's 8TV Channel 5 minutes slower than Channel 5 and RCTI Channel was in fact , 10 minutes behind the other two Channels !

For some of u who have been kept in the dark till now , guess u must be terribily shocked by this news ! Now u will be wondering , since it was to be a Delayed Telecast Programme right from the start , what's their purpose then of them ( the 3 countries ) decision to show the Grand Final Showdown all at the same period of time ? If their main intention of them showing it all at the same time was to be fair and square , where votings from the TV audiences are concerned , why this 5 or 10 mins adrift of each other ? Aren't they contradicting themselves then ?

Such a big competition , on such a big stage and on such a big Night like this and it was not being shown LIVE ? Oh .... What a disappointment ! The show itself was exciting and entertaining , with it's fair share of fun and laughter , but seriously , it could have been even better , more exciting and even more fun if it had been broadcasted LIVE to our Television screens ! But sadly , though none of them did .... !

What U Need To Know About Asian Idol 2007 !

15 December 2007

Before the Asian Idol Performance Show makes to our television screens , here are the facts and details that u will need to know before u watch the biggest singing competition across Asia tonight !

The Contestants :

Indonesian Idol - Mike Mohede, Season 2 Winner
Indian Idol - Abhijeet Sawant, Season 1 Winner
Malaysian Idol - Jaclyn Victor, Season 1 Winner
Philippine Idol - Mau Marcelo, Season 1 Winner
Singapore Idol - Hady Mirza, Season 2 Winner
Vietnam Idol - Phương Vy, Season 1 Winner

* It was initally meant to be seven contestants from seven countries taking part , but SuperStar KZ, the Idol franchise of Kazakhstan, was included in the lineup but they failed to send a representative . *

The Judges :

Indonesia - Indra Lesmana
Malaysia - Paul Moss
Philippines - Pilita Corrales
Singapore - Ken Lim

Participating TV Networks:

Indonesia - RCTI
India - Sony TV
Malaysia - 8TV
Philippines - ABC Singapore -
MediaCorp TV Channel 5
Vietnam - HTV9


How To Vote ?

Voting procedures :

There are several differences in voting and tabulation between Asian Idol and other Idol shows. Unlike the latter wherein the viewers get to vote for one contestant, the voting procedure for Asian Idol requires viewers to vote for two favorite Idols, thus allowing contestants to receive votes from their respective countries .

As consideration on population size among the participating countries, tabulation of votes are done through an "Equal and Even Cumulative Method", where the total votes of each country are converted into percentages .

* Catch The Asian Idol 2007 Performance Show Tonight at 10pm on Mediacorp Channel 5 , Malaysia's 8TV Channel & Indonesia's RCTI Channel !