AXN Names “Asia’s Got Talent” Hosts
Philippines
(26 January, 2015) – AXN announced today that
the Philippines-based TV personalities Marc Nelson and Rovilson Fernandez will
reunite once again on the channel as hosts of the inaugural season of the
talent search series “Asia’s Got Talent,”
set to launch this March.
Nelson
and Fernandez will support the four previously-announced celebrity judges --
David Foster, Anggun, Van Ness Wu and Melanie C. -- in their search for Asia's
most jaw-dropping, mind-blowing, and breathtaking performances. Contestants who
advance to the semi-finals will face an even tougher judge, as AXN audiences at
home will decide who wins the first season of “Asia’s Got Talent.”
Hui
Keng Ang, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Sony Pictures Television
Networks, Asia said: “As competitors on the second season of ‘The Amazing Race
Asia,’ Marc and Rovilson captivated viewers with their on-screen charisma. We
saw them as a natural fit to host a show like ‘Asia’s Got Talent’ and are proud
to have them back on AXN.”
Paul
O’Hanlon, Managing Director of Fremantle Media Asia, said: “In addition to their
years of experience, Marc and Rovilson bring an incredible energy that will
encourage and motivate the contestants. They complement our panel of judges
perfectly and we look forward to working with them in the season ahead.” George
Levendis, Head of International for Syco Entertainment, said: “Marc and
Rovilson are about to take us on a fantastic ride across Asia. We welcome them
both to the ‘Got Talent’ family and look forward to them bringing their warmth,
wit, humour and magnetism to this unique production.”
Marc Nelson and Rovilson Fernandez
Nelson
and Fernandez burst onto the scene in 2007 on AXN’s “The Amazing Race Asia,”
where the best friends held pole position for a record length of the race, from
the second to the eighth episodes, ultimately reclaimed the lead during the
penultimate episode. From there, they hosted “The Duke,”
AXN’s original talk and lifestyle magazine show that profiled some of the most
successful men in the region.
Both
continued to build their respective careers. Nelson hosted ABS-CBN’s “Sports
Unlimited,” and appeared with Fernandez in
QTV 11’s “Dare Duo.” Fernandez, who has served as an editor of Maxim men’s
magazine in the Philippines, currently hosts his weekly countdown show “Ang
Pinaka” on GMA News TV.
Nelson
said: “It is an honor and a privilege to host ‘Asia’s Got Talent,’ the biggest
talent competition in the world, and to do so with Rovilson is a bonus. We look
forward to working with the judges as well as setting the stage for the
incredible contestants to shine.”
Fernandez
said: “I am humbled to play a part in this great search for talent across our
region. With Marc, we will do our best to bring our amazing experience on
‘Asia’s Got Talent’ to AXN viewers.”
The
Guinness World Record-breaking hit “Got Talent” format, which was created by
Simon Cowell’s Syco Entertainment and is co-produced by FremantleMedia, is
launching its 63rd version on AXN. Billed as the biggest talent competition in
the world, the show will dazzle audiences across Asia and spotlight some of the
region’s most amazing performing artists competing for the coveted winning
title. “Got Talent” is officially the most successful reality TV format in
history and currently airs in 186 countries
.
AXN
is a leader of regionally-produced original
content in Asia with four seasons of the International Emmy-nominated “The
Amazing Race Asia,” the Asian Television
Award-winning “Cash Cab Asia,” “The
Apprentice Asia,” “Cyril: Rio Magic,” “Cyril’s Family Vacation: Hawaii Edition,” and the Asian Television Award-nominated
“Cyril: Simply Magic.”
“Got
Talent” Sponsors
As
previously announced, the inaugural season of “Asia’s Got Talent” on AXN is
proudly presented by Marina Bay Sands, BIG Cola, Pantene, Caltex and Jetstar.
Marina
Bay Sands is the premier sponsor of “Asia’s Got Talent.”
As Asia’s leading entertainment destination and crossroads for global
celebrities, Marina Bay Sands provides opportunities for local talent to shine
on the world’s stage. The semi-finals and finale of “Asia’s Got Talent” will be
held at the iconic Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, where the winner will take
home a contract to return and perform live at Asia’s leading entertainment
destination.
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