Alden Richards to host the 21st Asian Television Awards this December

After his successful concert at the Kallang Theatre last July, Phenomenal Star and Philippines' Pambansang Bae Alden Richards will be back in Singapore to host the 21st Asian Television Awards at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Center on December 2.

Alden will be joining Adrian Pang, Stephanie Carrington, and Baki Zainal to host Asian TV industry’s most significant and celebrated event which recognizes excellence in programming, production and performance.

“It is truly an honor to be hosting this year’s Asian Television Awards and celebrate the best television content that Asia has to offer,” said Alden.

Headlining acts for this year’s awards night include multiple Golden Melody Awards winner JJ Lin, international pop phenomenon Charli XCX, and a mystery K-Pop band.

The delayed telecast of the 21st Asian TV Awards will be on December 11, 9.30PM, on GMA News TV. 

 

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Asian Television Awards recognizes excellence in programming, production and performance.

In last year's edition, the Philippines earned two nominations from the prestigious award-giving body.

Michael V competed in the Best Comedy Performance by an Actor category, while the Kapuso game show Celebrity Bluff, hosted by Eugene Domingo and Jose Manalo, was one of the nominees in the Best Game or Quiz Programme category.  — Bianca Rose Dabu/RSJ, GMA News