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. [2] The finale, however, was also shown in Indonesia's private television station TPI. [3] The competition was won by The Lima, an all-male trio from Bandung, who received 33% of over 2.8 million votes. [4] [5]
The first season of Gang Starz was nominated for Best Entertainment Program in 2007 Asian Television Awards. [6]
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