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Two months ago, I urged Sabahans to vote for One Nation Emcees since it's our State's own group, although I understand the female singer actually originated from Peninsular Malaysia but studied at UiTM Kota Kinabalu. That was mid-way in the 4-month contest held in Kuala Lumpur.
Last night, my call was vindicated as the group won the 2nd edition of the regional talent quest, Gang Starz, which was telecast live over TV3. Indonesia and the Philippines carried delayed telecast.
One Nation Emcees defeated fellow-finalists from Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. In the early stages of the show, there were also groups from Singapore and Thailand.
And what did they get for their 4-month effort? USD100,000! Plus RM10,000 and a trip to Bali for garnering the most sms votes during the 4 months!
Congratulations guys! You not only did Sabah proud, but Malaysia too. You showed that Sabah Boleh and Malaysia Boleh.
Their victory adds to a growing list of Sabahan winners at the national level. (Infact, in One Nation Emcees' case, it was international level.) Recently, Stacy became the first Sabahan to win the Akademi Fantasia over Astro.
In March, another Sabahan lass Ayu won a cool RM1 million in TV7's One In A Million singing contest. Last year, Ray of Tuaran won the nationwide RTM singing contest. Two years ago, Sabahan band Jiaja won Blast Off also of Astro.
One of my readers/visitors was not too happy that I urged Sabahans to vote for One Nation Emcees two months ago just because it's a Sabah group. What say you guys? Did I have the right to make that call, myself being a Sabahan? Did Kedahans have the right to cheer for their football team which won Malaysia Cup (or was it another Cup?) recently? Anyway, I thank this reader for her comment. She had her right too.
Last night, my call was vindicated as the group won the 2nd edition of the regional talent quest, Gang Starz, which was telecast live over TV3. Indonesia and the Philippines carried delayed telecast.
One Nation Emcees defeated fellow-finalists from Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. In the early stages of the show, there were also groups from Singapore and Thailand.
And what did they get for their 4-month effort? USD100,000! Plus RM10,000 and a trip to Bali for garnering the most sms votes during the 4 months!
Congratulations guys! You not only did Sabah proud, but Malaysia too. You showed that Sabah Boleh and Malaysia Boleh.
Their victory adds to a growing list of Sabahan winners at the national level. (Infact, in One Nation Emcees' case, it was international level.) Recently, Stacy became the first Sabahan to win the Akademi Fantasia over Astro.
In March, another Sabahan lass Ayu won a cool RM1 million in TV7's One In A Million singing contest. Last year, Ray of Tuaran won the nationwide RTM singing contest. Two years ago, Sabahan band Jiaja won Blast Off also of Astro.
One of my readers/visitors was not too happy that I urged Sabahans to vote for One Nation Emcees two months ago just because it's a Sabah group. What say you guys? Did I have the right to make that call, myself being a Sabahan? Did Kedahans have the right to cheer for their football team which won Malaysia Cup (or was it another Cup?) recently? Anyway, I thank this reader for her comment. She had her right too.
2 comments:
I missed that. Congrats One Nation Emcees! Now what is left for Sabahans to conquer in the local entertainment scene?
Yes, you did the right thing to make that call. We Sabahans definitely have the right to support our very own Sabah entertainers. If we don't support them, who will?
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