Gang Starz
# Gang Starz

Gang Starz is a Malaysian-based reality singing competition that searches for the best vocal group in Southeast Asia. The winning group receives US$100,000, a recording contract, and a chance to expand their careers on a regional scale. The second season was the last season to date.

## Season 1

Casting began with auditions in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore, wherein 14 groups were selected (seven from Malaysia, five from Indonesia, and two from Singapore). Weekly eliminations were determined by 50% text votes and 50% judges' scores. The jury consisted of Vernon Kedit (talent manager), Maple Loo (choreographer), and Arab (songwriter). Although the competitors included those from other countries, the voting and broadcast was only available in Malaysia. The finale, however, was also shown in Indonesia's private television station TPI. The competition was won by The Lima, an all-male trio from Bandung, who received 33% of over 2.8 million votes.

The first season of Gang Starz was nominated for Best Entertainment Program in 2007 Asian Television Awards.

## Season 2

The scope of competition was expanded with the inclusion of groups from Thailand and Philippines. It was confirmed that Gang Starz was expected to be shown in the Philippines in Summer 2008. Auditions were conducted.

## Grand prizes

The winner will receive US$100,000 (RM 330,000) cash.

## Champions

* 2007 - De Lima ( Indonesia)
* 2008 - One Nation Emcees ( Malaysia)

## GangStarz 2008

### Malaysia

* One Nation Emcess
* Akasia
* South Trio (out)

### Singapore

* Cab Jackers Posse (CJP) (out)
* Supreme One (out)
* Faith (out)
* Brown Tone (out 15 June 2008)

### Indonesia

* 3 Voices (out)
* D' Reborn (out)
* D' RAZ

### Philippines

* Paragon Child (top 5 finalist)
* 3.5 (top 5 finalist)

### Thailand

* PZG (out)
* STEP (out)

## Footnotes

* 1 2 Dielenberg, Priscilla (January 8, 2008). "Bands audition for reality show". The Star Online. Archived from the original on May 21, 2011. Retrieved February 11, 2008.
* ↑ Johan, Rizal (February 14, 2007). "Reach for the starz". The Star Online. Retrieved 2008-02-11.
* ↑ Junaidi, A (June 9, 2007). "TPI to air TV3's Gang Starz finale". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 2008-02-11.
* ↑ San Diego, Bayani Jr (February 7, 2008). "RP included in Asian tilt". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on February 16, 2008. Retrieved 2008-02-11.
* ↑ Chua, Dennis; et al. (December 30, 2007). "2007 in review: Talents, critics and some gems". The New Straits Times. Retrieved 2008-02-11.
* ↑ Asian Television Awards 2007, Shortlisted Nominees list Archived 2008-02-25 at the Wayback Machine
* ↑ "Asian singing group search to hold auditions in RP", ABC official website, Features section
