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Asia's Got Talent
Season 1
Hosted byMarc Nelson
Rovilson Fernandez
JudgesAnggun
David Foster
Melanie C
Vanness Wu
WinnerEl Gamma Penumbra
Runner-upKhusugtun
Release
Original networkAXN Asia
Original releaseMarch 12 (2015-03-12) –
May 14, 2015 (2015-05-14)
Season chronology
Next →
Season 2

The first season of Asia's Got Talent (AGT) started airing on March 12, 2015, across 15 countries in Asia,[1][2] culminating to a grand final airing nine weeks later on May 14, 2015. It featured a grand prize of US$100,000 and an opportunity to perform at the Marina Bay Sands.[3]

The show is hosted by Marc Nelson and Rovilson Fernandez; while the judges are Anggun, David Foster, Melanie C, and Vanness Wu.[2] This show is also co-hosted by Singaporean YouTuber and Power98FM DJ's Dee Kosh for sneak previews, highlights, recaps, and behind the scenes.

The Filipino shadow play group El Gamma Penumbra was declared as the first season winner. News of their win leaked early through social media even before the broadcast of the results,[4][5] causing dismay among netizens due to the spoiler nature of the leak.[5]

Auditions

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Season 1 Judges
Judge
David Foster
Judge
Anggun
Judge
Vanness Wu
Judge
Melanie C

The following were the locations for the open ground auditions:

Date City Audition location Ref.
September 27, 2014 Singapore Basement 1, Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands [6]
September 28, 2014 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Taylor's University Lakeside Campus [7]
Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia [8]
October 5, 2014 Taipei, Taiwan Legacy Taipei [9]

Auditionees were also allowed to submit their audition videos online via the show's official website.

Auditions in front of the judges (and a live audience) were held on January 13–14, 16–18, 20–22, 2015 at the Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios in Johor, Malaysia.[10][11] They would be screened across five episodes.[12]

The judges' auditions also feature the Golden Buzzer. Each judge would have one chance to use the Golden Buzzer. The so-called Golden Acts, those on whom the Golden Buzzer is used, would automatically advance to the Semi-Finals. Wu was the first to press the Golden Buzzer on Japanese popping act Time Machine, followed by Melanie C on Chinese acrobat-dancer couple Gao Lin and Liu Xin and Anggun on Filipino shadow play group El Gamma Penumbra. Foster was the last judge to push the Golden Buzzer, using it on Filipina singer/soprano Gerphil Flores.

Auditions summary

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Image accepted Golden Buzzer Buzzed Out

Auditions 1

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Order Name Act Buzzes Result
David Anggun Vanness Melanie
1 Junior New System Dance Group Advanced
2 Li Yongcong Novelty Singer Eliminated
3 Devon Woon Martial Artist Eliminated
4 Bar Flair Man Bar Jugglers Eliminated
5 Mildred Lopez Actress Eliminated
6 Gwyneth Dorado Singer & Guitarist Advanced
7 Ngo Minh Tu Stunt Biker Advanced
8 Ipe St Fighting Act Eliminated
9 Team Amazed Multimedia Act Eliminated
10 Tatueng Mong Musicians Advanced
11 AltType Jump Ropers Advanced
12 Nelson Tan Musician Eliminated
13 Yang Dae Yong Pianist Eliminated
14 Meow Novelty Act Eliminated
15 Gonzo Tambourinist Advanced
16 Kicky Han Singer Eliminated
17 Kelvin Lu Hee Wah Singer Eliminated
18 Pitupella Vocal Group Eliminated
19 Toshanbor Singh Opera Singer Advanced
20 Perassath Serval Dancer Eliminated
21 Elgi Augustian Dancer Eliminated
22 Time Machine Dance Group accepted Advanced (Golden Buzzer: Van Ness Wu)
Number of buzzes per Judge 8 buzzes 8 buzzes 11 buzzes 9 buzzes 36 buzz / 88

Auditions 2

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Order Name Act Buzzes Result
David Anggun Vanness Melanie
1 Madrid "Bong" Manifico Singer Eliminated
2 Chong Kah Yeen Singer Eliminated
3 Nguyen Kieu Anh Singer Eliminated
4 Oscar Chu Harmonica Player Advanced
5 Ra-L Singer/Musician Advanced
6 David Magician Eliminated
7 Shawn Chang Ventriloquist & Magician Advanced
8 Han Bok Hee Singer Advanced
9 Fe & Rodfil Singing Duo Advanced
10 Roy Payamal Novelty Act Eliminated
11 Primate Beatboxers Eliminated
12 Sandy Erlan Suitcase Twirler Eliminated
13 Gao Lin & Liu Xin Acrobatic Dancers accepted Advanced (Golden Buzzer: Melanie Chisholm)
14 Suwanna Hong Musicians Advanced
15 Bir Khalsa Sideshow Act Eliminated
16 Khusugtun Musicians Advanced
17 Stefanos Koukas Dancer Advanced
18 Fitri Cerado Singer & Pianist Advanced
19 The Talento Band Advanced
Number of buzzes per Judge 6 buzzes 6 buzzes 5 buzzes 7 buzzes 24 buzz / 76

Auditions 3

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Order Name Act Buzzes Result
David Anggun Vanness Melanie
1 Dance Thrilogy Dance Group Advanced
2 Angelico "Echo" Claridad Singer Advanced
3 Chiqaz Dance Group Advanced
4 Rachzonja Drummer Advanced
5 The Miss Tres Singing Trio Advanced
6 The Singing Magicians Singers/Magicians Eliminated
7 Lee Zoo Juggler Eliminated
8 Din Guitarist Eliminated
9 Nitish Bharti Sand Artist Advanced
10 Double Sisters Singing Duo Eliminated
11 Deenourmous Drag Act Eliminated
12 Fathin Amira Singer Advanced
13 Pa Ben & Lung Seng Singing Duo Eliminated
14 Skin & Bones Acrobatic Duo Eliminated
15 Mayuresh Mandhane Stuntman Eliminated
16 U Nyein Chan Aung Sideshow Act Eliminated
17 Bao Cuong Sideshow Act Advanced
18 A22 Sword Jugglers Eliminated
19 Kin-Na-Ree-Nee-Tai Acrobatic Group Eliminated
19 KST Lion Dance Troupe Lion Dance Troupe Advanced
20 Avijit & Tinku Acrobats Advanced
21 Nhat Anh Pole Dancer Advanced
22 D'Intensity Breakers Fire Dance Group Advanced
Number of buzzes per Judge 4 buzzes 6 buzzes 4 buzzes 5 buzzes 19 buzz / 88

Semifinals

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The deliberation round was held at the Marina Bay Sands, the venue for the semifinals and finals.[12] It was shown at end of the final auditions episode first aired on April 9, 2015. Wu was not physically present during the deliberation round, his input being relayed through Foster, who along with Anggun and Melanie C chose the 20 remaining acts who would compete in semi-finals. The four Golden Acts and the judges' picks would bring the total number of semifinalists to 24. The first eight semifinalists were announced after the deliberation round, with the others to be revealed gradually as the semifinal rounds progress.

While the voting is similar to other voting processes in the Got Talent franchise, the revelation of results would be slightly different, to be revealed in the following week rather than the next night (as semifinal rounds are only once weekly, barring replays). Also, in another twist, the Golden Buzzer returns wherein each semifinal round, the judges would use it as one unit to send one act straight to the finals. This is similar to the Judges' Choice in the other local franchises, albeit one ahead of the vote rather than after and based on the vote. Aside from the Judges' Choice through the Golden Buzzer, the two acts with the most public votes would also advance to the finals. There would thus be a total of nine finalists emerging from the three semifinal rounds.

Ages listed are as of the time of the auditions. In the case of group acts, the age ranges only accounted for the members present at the auditions. The age(s) of any additional member(s) who only appeared in the semifinal may or may not be within the range designated.

Name of act Age(s) Genre Act Hometown Semifinal Week Result
El Gamma Penumbra 22–40 Dance Dance Group Philippines 3 Winner
Khusugtun 25–38 Music Musicians Mongolia 2 Runner-up
Gerphil Geraldine Flores 24 Singing Opera Singer Philippines 2 Third place
The Talento 11–12 Singing Band Thailand 3 Fourth place
Junior New System 16–23 Dance Dance Group Philippines 2 Middle two
Triqstar 23–33 Dance Dance Group Japan 1 Middle two
Dance Thrilogy 8–12 Dance Dance Group Singapore 3 Bottom three
Gao Lin and Liu Xin 26 & 22 Acrobatics Acrobat Duo China 1 Bottom three
Gwyneth Dorado 10 Singing Singer Philippines 1 Bottom three
AltType 26–29 Variety Jump Rope Team Japan 3 Eliminated
Bảo Cường 23–35[note 1] Danger Sideshow Act Vietnam 2 Eliminated
Bebop 19–24 Singing Band South Korea 2 Eliminated
Billy Chang 31 Dance Dancer Taiwan 3 Eliminated
The Brothers 30–34 Singing Opera Group Indonesia 1 Eliminated
Fathin Amira 22 Singing Singer Singapore 2 Eliminated
Gonzo 29 Music Tambourinist Japan 1 Eliminated
Nitish Bharti 25 Variety Sand Artist India 1 Eliminated
Oscar Chu 18 Music Harmonica Player Taiwan 1 Eliminated
Sada Borneo 21–23 Music Band Malaysia 3 Eliminated
Sydney Uke 12 Music Ukulele Player Thailand 2 Eliminated
Time Machine 23–32 Dance Dance Group Japan 3 Eliminated
Toshanbor Singh Nongbet 23 Singing Opera Singer India 3 Eliminated
The Velasco Brothers 22–33 Dance Dance Group Philippines 1 Eliminated
Young Boys 14–24 Music Comic piano Group Indonesia 2 Eliminated
Note
  1. ^ The multiple ages accounted for Bảo Cường's age as well as those of his two assistants present at the time of his audition.

Semifinals summary

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Image accepted Golden Buzzer Buzzed Out

Semifinals 1: (April 16)

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Order Name Buzzes Result
David Anggun Vanness Melanie
1 Gonzo Eliminated
2 Gwyneth Dorado Advanced
3 Oscar Chu Eliminated
4 Triqstar Advanced
5 The Velasco Brothers Eliminated
6 Nitish Bharti Eliminated
7 Gao Lin & Liu Xin accepted Advanced (Golden Buzzer)
8 The Brothers Eliminated
Number of buzzes per Judge 0 buzzes 0 buzzes 0 buzzes 0 buzzes 0 buzz / 32

Semifinals 2: (April 23)

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Order Name Buzzes Result
David Anggun Vanness Melanie
1 Young Boys Eliminated
2 Gerphil Geraldine Flores Advanced
3 Bebop Eliminated
4 Khusugtun Advanced
5 Bảo Cường Eliminated
6 Sydney Uke Eliminated
7 Fathin Amira Eliminated
8 Junior New System accepted Advanced (Golden Buzzer)
Number of buzzes per Judge 1 buzz 1 buzz 0 buzzes 1 buzz 3 buzz / 32

Semifinals 3: (April 30)

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Order Name Buzzes Result
David Anggun Vanness Melanie
1 El Gamma Penumbra accepted Advanced (Golden Buzzer)
2 Dance Thrilogy Advanced
3 Sada Borneo Eliminated
4 AltType Eliminated
5 The Talento Advanced
6 Time Machine Eliminated
7 Toshanbor Singh Nongbet Eliminated
8 Billy Chang Eliminated
Number of buzzes per Judge 2 buzzes 0 buzzes 1 buzz 1 buzz 4 buzz / 32

Finals

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The finals, like the semifinals, will be held at the Marina Bay Sands over a span of two episodes, a performance night and a results night.[12] It is presumed that the final two public vote finalists from the third semifinal round would be present together the finalists who already advanced.

Charice and illusionist Cosentino (Australia's Got Talent season 5 runner-up) performed in the results night, Charice singing "Lay Me Down" with Foster on piano and Cosentino performing a metamorphosis/escape act involving a cage and spikes. Anggun also sang "Snow on the Sahara" before joining the rest of the judges in covering their own version of "Let's Groove" by Earth, Wind & Fire.

Order Finalist Act Finished [citation needed]
1 The Talento Singer Fourth place
2 Gao Lin and Liu Xin Acrobatic Dancers Bottom three
3 Gwyneth Dorado Singer Bottom three
4 Dance Thrilogy Dance Group Bottom three
5 Khusugtun Mongolian Throat Singers Runner-up
6 Triqstar Dance Group Middle two
7 El Gamma Penumbra Shadow Dancers Winner
8 Gerphil Geraldine Flores Singer Third place
9 Junior New System Dance Group Middle two

Contestants who appeared on previous shows or seasons

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  • El Gamma Penumbra, the winner of the first season, placed fourth on the third season of Pilipinas Got Talent.
  • Gerphil Flores, the third placer of this season, was a semifinalist of the premiere season of Pilipinas Got Talent.
  • The Velasco Brothers, a semifinalist, placed third on the first season of Pilipinas Got Talent.
  • The Miss Tres was a semifinalist on the fourth season of Pilipinas Got Talent.
  • Symmetry was also a semifinalist on the fourth season of Pilipinas Got Talent.
  • Angelico "Echo" Claridad joined the first season of The Voice Kids in the Philippines. He turned all three chairs and joined Team Lea, but was eliminated in the Battles.
  • Jeremiah Velasco auditioned in all five seasons of Pilipinas Got Talent. In his fifth season audition, he mentioned in front of the judges that he also auditioned on Asia's Got Talent.[13] His audition was not aired.
  • The Talento competed in the fourth season of Thailand's Got Talent, reaching the finals.
  • Ira Christy Pitaloka, Rachzonja Adhy Kirana Putra, Ni Luh Ayu Leny, The Blessing, Helen Renata Gunawan, Ari Wibowo, and Rifki Ardiansyah all appeared in the second season of Indonesia's Got Talent while Djitron Pah and Young Boys appeared as semifinalists in the first.
  • Han Bok Hee auditioned on the second season of Korea's Got Talent, singing "Non, je ne regrette rien" by Edith Piaf, the same audition piece she used in this season.[14]
  • Bảo Cường and Nguyễn Thị Huyền Trang were semifinalists on the 2012 season of Vietnam's Got Talent.
  • Neil Rey Garcia Llanes won the 2014 edition of the talent show Talentadong Pinoy.
  • Roadfill Macasero of Fe and Roadfill is already known in the Philippines as one-half of a comic and song duo Moymoy Palaboy, the other half being his older brother and group namesake Moymoy.
  • Indian martial arts group Bir Khalsa placed third in the second season of India's Got Talent. They also appeared in the third season of the joint Czech-Slovak franchise Česko Slovensko má talent; their audition there and their audition in this season both did not result in their favor.

References

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  2. ^ a b "Marc, Rovilson to host 'Asia's Got Talent'". ABS-CBN News. January 23, 2015. Retrieved January 24, 2015.
  3. ^ "Search for first 'Asia's Got Talent' winner starts March". The Philippine Star. Manila. 6 March 2015. Retrieved 14 March 2015.
  4. ^ "PH dance troupe El Gamma Penumbra wins 'Asia's Got Talent'". Rappler.com. May 14, 2015. Retrieved May 14, 2015.
  5. ^ a b Mendoza, Arvin (May 14, 2015). "Netizens express dismay over 'Asia's Got Talent' results leak". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
  6. ^ "Happenings - Arts : Asia's Got Talent auditions, ITE Dance Emblazon and Kitchen Confidante". The Straits Times. Archived from the original on October 25, 2014. Retrieved October 21, 2014.
  7. ^ Dhillon, Rajina (September 28, 2014). "'Asia's Got Talent' kicks off Malaysian audition". The Rakyat Post. Archived from the original on September 29, 2014. Retrieved October 21, 2014.
  8. ^ "'Asia's Got Talent' holds audition in Manila". The Philippine Star. September 26, 2014. Retrieved October 21, 2014.
  9. ^ "Audition key dates". Asia's Got Talent. Archived from the original on October 25, 2014. Retrieved October 21, 2014.
  10. ^ "Asia's Got Talent at Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios". Iskandar Malaysia Studios website. Archived from the original on January 28, 2015. Retrieved March 21, 2014.
  11. ^ "Iskandar Malaysia". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2017-11-15.
  12. ^ a b c Moon, Pamela (January 30, 2015). "'Asia's Got Talent' kicks off with high expectations". Yahoo! Celebrity Philippines. Yahoo Southeast Asia Newsroom. Archived from the original on February 6, 2015. Retrieved January 31, 2015.
  13. ^ Pilipinas Got Talent (2016-02-13). Pilipinas Got Talent Season 5 Auditions: Jerimiah Velasco - Loyal PGT Auditionee (in Filipino and English).
  14. ^ Korea's Got Talent (2012-06-29). Non, je ne regretted rien "Bok-hee Han" - Korea's Got Talent 2, 한복희 - 코리아갓탤런트2 (in Korean).
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