Viral Sensation The Sacred Riana Crowned Winner of Asia’s Got Talent Season 2 on AXN

Asia is spooked: After 10 riveting weeks and hundreds of acts from 15 countries, Asia has voted ‘possessed’ Indonesian illusionist The Sacred Riana as the winner of Asia’s Got Talent Season 2 on AXN. 

The Sacred Riana, whose real name is Marie Antoinette Riana Graharani, has become the most anticipated act of the season. Her spooky persona and terrifying magic tricks during the judges’ auditions, semi-finals and grand final episodes collectively achieved over 70 million views on Facebook and YouTube, making her a global sensation. 

Asian Superstar & Asia’s Got Talent Judge Anggun Live! At Megaworld Lifestyle Malls This December 16-17, 2017

MCA MUSIC (Universal Music Philippines) is proud to announce the 2017 Philippine Promo Tour of Asian Superstarand Asia’s Got Talent Judge, ANGGUN. The Indonesian and French-naturalized Female Icon is set to take the spotlight this December for a series of promotional tours for her brand new album "8" at Megaworld Lifestyle Malls.

Catch Anggun as she performs her international hits live at the following venues:

Anggun Live! at Uptown Bonifacio on December 16, 2017 at 7:00PM
(With Special Guest Isabela Vinzon)

Anggun Live! at Eastwood Mall Open Park on December 17, 2017 at 7:00PM
(With Special Guest Edray Teodoro)

Meet the Nine Grand Finalists of Asia’s Got Talent Season 2 Vote for your Favorite Act Now!

Indonesian singer and harpist Angela July (#AGTVote2) impressed the judges so much that she received the first judges’ pick of the season. With her angelic harp and powerful vocals, Angela is this season’s singing sensation.  

“Tonight, you were the very best version of yourself.”
 - David Foster. 

Meet Your First Eight Semi-Finalists Of Asia’s Got Talent Season 2

Two acts from the Philippines, Deniel Sarmiento and Neil Rey Garcia Llanes, have made it to the semi-finals of Asia’s Got Talent Season 2! After a difficult decision-making process at the end of the Judges’ Auditions, David Foster, Anggun, and Jay Park made their pick of the top 20 acts to join the four Golden Buzzer recipients in the semi-finals. Here are the first 8 semi-finalists:

The Sisters, comprising siblings 10 year-old Anne-Sophie and 12 year-old Ariane, is a singing duo from Singapore who managed to clinch three yeses from the judges. David Foster was especially impressed with the talented performers, commenting that they were so good that they sounded like one person.

Andrew Lee, the charismatic illusionist from Malaysia who threw a knife at show host Alan Wong made it through with his death-defying act. He has been performing for the past 13 years and hopes to perform in Las Vegas one day.

Power Storm Crew claims that they are the very first B-Boy group in Thailand. After years of being back-up dancers, they decided to form their own dance crew and be the main attraction.

Angela July touched the judges’ hearts with her singing and harp performance. She hopes to be a world-class performer, serenading audiences internationally.  Angela is a full-time mother but works part-time performing in Jakarta, Indonesia.

The Philippines’ beatboxer Neil Rey Garcia Llanes has the best redemption story after coming back to the Asia’s Got Talent stage for his second chance. He’s ready to go all out for this season.

The judges loved Filipino contemporary dancer Deniel Sarmiento when he performed during the Judges’ Auditions. Coming from a family of dancers, Deniel has a lot to prove when he takes the stage in the semi-finals.

Ekklesia, the ‘popera’ singing trio from Korea was a surprise hit with the judges and audience. The three of them are hoping to stand out from the clutter of Korean-pop and craft their own destiny on Asia’s Got Talent.

The hosts’ Golden Buzzer pick, Canion Shijirbat illuminated the stage with his unique blend of choreography and graphic design. Will he be able to take his performance to the next level in the semi-finals?

In each semi-final episode, the eight acts will perform a dazzling new piece. At the end of each episode, the act that impresses the judges most will win the Judges’ Pick and head to the Grand Finals directly. The seven remaining acts will be up for public voting, and the two acts with the most votes will head to the Grand Finals. Voting starts next Thursday via Facebook Hashtag and Facebook Messenger and Google Search. For more information on voting, visit www.AXN-Asia.com/AGTVote.

The first semi-final episode of Asia’s Got Talent airs this Thursday at 8:30pm on AXN.

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Filipino Beatboxer Neil Rey Llanes Garcia Returns To Asia’s Got Talent For A Second Chance

It’s the last episode of the Judges’ Auditions and David Foster’s Golden Buzzer remains unused. Who will be deserving of the #Dreamcrusher’s Golden Buzzer this season?

You might remember Filipino beatboxer Neil Rey Llanes Garcia from season one of Asia’s Got Talent. His performance from season one received four yeses from the judges but didn’t make the cut to perform in the finale. But Neil is back, better than before, with his redemption act. Can he impress the judges enough for a second chance? Tune in to Asia’s Got Talent this Thursday at 8:30pm on AXN to find out!

A Standing Ovation For Asia’s Got Talent Season 2 Premiere

It’s a YES! from Asia.

The premiere of AXN’s highly anticipated Asia’s Got Talent Season 2 topped ratings among all regional Pay TV channels in the Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore collectively during the show’s debut on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 8:30pm.

Billed as the biggest talent competition in the world, Asia’s Got Talent features some of the region’s most breathtaking, jaw-dropping, and mind-blowing performing artists competing for the coveted winning title and a USD100,000 grand prize. The premiere episode was a kaleidoscope of quirky characters and stunning talents, with many acts winning the hearts of judges David Foster, Anggun, and newcomer Jay Park. In a surprise twist, Jay was the first judge to push the Golden Buzzer for the Kyrgyz dance group ADEM whose animated performance racked up 10.2 million views on AXN Asia’s Facebook page in just four days.