
“2019 MTV EMAs” BRINGS FIERY GLOBAL MUSIC CELEBRATION TO SEVILLE, SPAIN
"YEAR OF THE WOMAN” HALLMARKED WITH LIVE PERFORMANCES BY BECKY G, DUA LIPA, ROSALÍA, HALSEY, AVA MAX, MABEL AND MORE
LIAM GALLAGHER HONORED WITH FIRST-EVER ROCK ICON AWARD
JASMINE SOKKO (SINGAPORE) WON ‘BEST SOUTHEAST ASIA ACT’
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ASIA —NOV. 4, 2019—The “2019 MTV EMAs” opened with pop superstar Dua Lipa delivering the first global stage performance of her new song “Don’t Start Now,” joined by a massive yellow wall of dancers. Following the performance, show host Becky G appeared in her first of many costumes to partake in a hilarious bilingual dialogue with herself that was a nod to the outstanding year in women-led and Latin music.
THE MTV EMAS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
In Southeast Asia, electronic singer/producer Jasmine Sokko (Singapore) emerged as the winner in “Best Southeast Asia Act” category, voted by fans on the 2019 MTV EMA website. She is the first Singaporean artist to win an MTV EMA award and the other contenders in the category were Rich Brian (Indonesia), Yuna (Malaysia), Moira Dela Torre (Philippines), Jannine Weigel (Thailand) and Suboi (Vietnam).
View Jasmine’s video message HERE.
The 2019 MTV EMAs aired live today on MTV Asia and the MTV Play app on Monday, 4 November: Red Carpet followed by Main Show (2am WIB, 3am MY/SG/PH) and 4am (MY - Astro).
Catch the primetime encore telecast on the same day, 4 November, with the Red Carpet at 7pm (WIB) and 8pm (SG/MY/PH), and the Main Show at 7.50pm (WIB) and 8.50pm (SG/MY/PH).
Other replay timings as follows:
· 4 November, 9.55pm (WIB), 10.55pm (SG/PH), 11.55pm (MY)
· 5 November, 8.40pm (WIB), 9.40pm (SG/PH), 10.40pm (MY)
· 6 November, 2pm (WIB), 3pm (SG/PH), 4pm (MY)
· 7 November, 3.40pm (WIB), 4.40pm (SG/PH), 5.40pm (MY)
Other highlights include “Best New” and “Best Push” nominee Mabel singing “Don’t Call Me Up.” The daughter of Neneh Cherry—also no stranger to the MTV stage—performed from atop a larger than life purple phone, complete with a solo dance break, lasers and violet lighting.
Surrounded by a cascade of lights, Niall Horan performed a dynamic version of “Nice to Meet Ya.”
MTV EMA Host Becky G teamed up with Akon for the first global performance of their reggaeton smash “Como No.” The duo rolled down the runway-like stage on gliding carnival floats. The procession was marked with an explosion of color, 54 dancers and a blend of instruments in a standout moment.
Later in the show, Becky G performed a show-stopping medley of her hits surrounded by flames including “24/7,” “Sin Pijama” and “Mayores” on the stage, illuminated by glistening lasers and UV lighting.
Global Icons Green Day rocked thousands of hardcore fans in the legendary Plaza de España with an epic performance of their new single “Father of All” and punk classic “Basket Case.”
Halsey lit up the EMA stage in her own “Halsey World” setting for an intimate version of “Graveyard,” literally setting fire to her carousel horse.
Backed by an all-female orchestra, pop phenomenon Ava Max delivered a unique rendition of her global hits “Torn” leading into “Sweet but Psycho” that ran the length of the EMAs’ runway-style stage.
Local hero and global sensation Rosalía, accompanied by 52 dancers against a pyramid of red chairs, gave a powerful flamenco/hip-hop hybrid dance number to “Di Mi Nombre”.
NCT 127, the first K-Pop group to perform on the global MTV stage, delivered an electrifying performance of their hit “Highway to Heaven”.
The first-ever MTV EMA Rock Icon winner Liam Gallagher closed the show with a breathtaking performance of his new single “Once” and anthemic hit “Wonderwall” complete with string instruments and a band. The moment was a nod to Gallagher’s classic rock and roll style.
The “MTV EMA Generation Change Award” returned a second year to elevate and empower the fearless, original young people who are changing the world using music, creativity and innovation. Five dynamic changemakers from around the globe were presented with the award during the “2019 MTV EMA” red carpet pre-show. The winners are among a generation of young people who are tackling the world’s toughest problems – including LGBTQ + rights, climate change, economic imbalance and racial injustice.
Additionally, MTV celebrated all the local EMA winners from different countries around the globe from Spain to Latin America, to Japan and Nigeria. Thirteen of the winners in attendance from their home countries were brought onto the stage for a tremendous in-show moment that showcased a truly global celebration of talent.
See complete list of winners and performances below.
FULL LIST OF “2019 MTV EMA” WINNERS
*indicates winner
BEST VIDEO
Ariana Grande thank u, next
Billie Eilish bad guy
Lil Nas X Old Town Road (Remix) ft. Billy Ray Cyrus
Rosalía, J Balvin Con Altura ft. El Guincho
*Taylor Swift ME! ft. Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco
BEST ARTIST
Ariana Grande
J Balvin
Miley Cyrus
*Shawn Mendes
Taylor Swift
BEST SONG
Ariana Grande 7 rings
*Billie Eilish bad guy
Lil Nas X Old Town Road (Remix) ft. Billy Ray Cyrus
Post Malone, Swae Lee Sunflower
Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello Señorita
BEST COLLABORATION
BTS, Halsey Boy With Luv
Lil Nas X, Billy Ray Cyrus Old Town Road (Remix)
Mark Ronson, Miley Cyrus Nothing Breaks Like a Heart
*Rosalía, J Balvin Con Altura ft. El Guincho
Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello Señorita
The Chainsmokers, Bebe Rexha Call You Mine
BEST NEW
Ava Max
*Billie Eilish
Lewis Capaldi
Lil Nas X
Lizzo
Mabel
BEST POP
Ariana Grande
Becky G
Camila Cabello
*Halsey
Jonas Brothers
Shawn Mendes
BEST LIVE
Ariana Grande
*BTS
Ed Sheeran
P!NK
Travis Scott
BEST ROCK
*Green Day
Imagine Dragons
Liam Gallagher
Panic! At The Disco
The 1975
BEST HIP-HOP
21 Savage
Cardi B
J. Cole
*Nicki Minaj
Travis Scott
BEST ALTERNATIVE
*FKA Twigs
Lana Del Rey
Solange
twenty one pilots
Vampire Weekend
BEST ELECTRONIC
Calvin Harris
DJ Snake
Marshmello
*Martin Garrix
The Chainsmokers
BEST PUSH
*Ava Max
Billie Eilish
CNCO
H.E.R.
Jade Bird
Juice WRLD
Kiana Ledé
Lauv
Lewis Capaldi
Lizzo
Mabel Rosalía
BEST WORLD STAGE
Bebe Rexha Isle of MTV Malta 2019
Hailee Steinfeld Isle of MTV Malta 2018
*Muse Bilbao, Spain 2018
The 1975 Lollapalooza Paris Festival 2019
twenty one pilots Lollapalooza Paris Festival 2019
BEST LOOK
*Halsey
J Balvin
Lil Nas X
Lizzo Rosalía
BIGGEST FANS
Ariana Grande
Billie Eilish
*BTS
Shawn Mendes
Taylor Swift
BEST US ACT
Ariana Grande
Billie Eilish
Lil Nas X
Lizzo
*Taylor Swift
BEST UK ACT
Lewis Capaldi
Dave
Mabel
Ed Sheeran
*Little Mix
FULL EMA LOCAL WINNERS LIST HERE
EMA GENERATION CHANGE HONOREES
Alfredo “Danger” Martinez, 33, Mexico Shiden Tekle, 20, UK Lisa RanRan Hu, 20, China Kelvin Doe, 22, Sierra Leone Jamie Margolin, 17, USA
FULL PERFORMANCE LIST
Dua Lipa - “Don’t Start Now”
Mabel - “Don’t Call Me Up”
Niall Horan - “Nice to Meet Ya”
Akon feat. Becky G - “Como No”
Green Day - “Father of All,” Basket Case”
Halsey - “Graveyard”
Ava Max - “Torn,” “Sweet but Psycho”
Rosalía - “Di Mi Nombre”
NCT 127 - “Highway to Heaven”
Becky G - “24/7,” “Sin Pajama,” “Mayores”
Liam Gallagher - “Once,” “Wonderwall”
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ABOUT THE 2019 MTV EMA
The MTV EMAs 2019 will broadcast LIVE across the globe on 3rd November from FIBES, Conference & Exhibition Centre of Seville, Spain. One of the biggest global music events of the year that celebrates the hottest artists from around the world, the MTV EMAs bring music fans a unique, multi-platform experience across MTV’s global network in nearly 180 countries. Follow @MTVEMA on Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram, and join the conversation with #MTVEMA. Bruce Gillmer and Richard Godfrey are Executive Producers for the MTV EMAs 2019. Debbie Phillips and Ceire Deery are Producers.
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