Subaru Asia has partnered with global music legend Michael Bolton to launch the first season of Asian Dream, a reality singing competition that trains the on spotlight six talented musicians from across Asia.
Over the course of seven episodes, the contestants from Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam are mentored, coached, and pushed to the limits by Michael Bolton, and his co-host, singing sensation Morrisette Amon, along with celebrity guest experts.
Across the progressive elimination format, the singers face a wide range of physical and mental challenges that will make or break them, until the final showdown. The winner will perform in the Asian Dream concert tour with Michael Bolton next year.
The contestants are mentored by the guests in the show, to hone their skills as performers and thereafter compete head-to-head in a series of challenges. These give the contestants an opportunity to understand what is needed on the journey to become a professional singer.
The six challengers, who compete for a spot on Michael’s Asian Dream tour and a Subaru ambassadorship, are Becky Yeung (Hong Kong), Karl Zarate (Philippines), Linh Tran (Vietnam), Sasha Ka (Thailand), Poova Sri Rama (Malaysia), and Tyen Rasif (Singapore).
“We are proud to provide a unique platform and opportunity for aspiring singers to pursue their dreams. Through this experience, as they grow as performers, I hope Asian Dream will serve as a launchpad for their future success,” said Glenn Tan, guest judge and Deputy Chairman and Managing Director, Tan Chong International Limited.
“As a platform that has been home to captivating reality competitions such as The Amazing Race Asia and Asia’s Got Talent, we are proud to partner with Subaru to launch this highly-anticipated show, and are always on the lookout to work with strategic partners and brands that reflect our values and vision of bringing quality content to viewers”, said Avani Bhanchawat, Vice President, Affiliate, Media & Sponsorship Sales, KC Global Media Asia, which owns AXN.
Asian Dream is produced by Refinery Media in association with Passion Films. It premiered across Asia last Thursday Aug. 6, exclusively on AXN. The episodes are also available online at www.subaru.asia/asiandream.