MTV VJ Hunt
The MTV VJ Hunt is a search conducted by certain MTV channels in Asia for their respective channels' newest VJs.
Indonesia
| Year | Winner | Year active in MTV | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Daniel Mananta | 2003–present | Host Indonesian Idol and Asian Idol |
| 2004 | Evan Sanders | 2004 - 2007 | Indonesian Actor and singer |
| 2005 | Alblen Fillindo Fabe | 2005 - 2006 | The first Indonesian contestant vj hunt Asia (2005-2006) Actor and presenter L A light freepas |
| 2006 | Vinna Yuanna | 2006 - 2007 | |
| 2007 | Millane Fernandez | 2007 - 2008 | Indonesian actress |
| 2008 | Rizky Triyantono | 2008 - 2010 | Indonesian presenter |
| 2010 | Sarah Jane | 2010 | Actress |
| 2011 | Eliza Sulaiman | 2011– 2012 |
MTV VJ Hunt Indonesia in 2011 was the last VJ Hunt competition in the country as the MTV license for Indonesia was not being extended in Indonesia due to some undisclosed reasons. Haries Argareza (Arga) Harahap was chosen as the runner up and Andra Ziggie got the 3rd place.
Philippines
The MTV VJ Hunt in the Philippines was held every two years, and has produced notable Filipino VJs. During the 2005 MTV VJ Hunt, instead of choosing the standard two winners, four winners were picked for the first time. One winner, Colby Miller became the first Philippine VJ Hunt winner to be hired by MTV Asia. During the whole duration of MTV Philippines, KC Montero became the longest active VJ Hunt winner.
1997
- Shannen Torres (1997-2000)
- Jamie Wilson (1997-1998)
1999
- KC Montero (1999-2007)
- Belinda Panelo (1999-2003)
2001
- Derek Ramsay (2001-2002)
- Anna Shier (2001-2002)
2003
- Patty Laurel (2003-2004)
- Johan Ekedum (2003)
2005
- Colby Miller (2005-2007)
- Nicole Fonacier (2005-2006)
- Claire Olivar (2005-2006)
- Don Puno (2005)
2007
- Kat Alano (2007-2009)
- Andi Manzano (2007-2009)
- Sib Sibulo (2007-2009)
Vietnam
The first season of the search for a VJ on MTV Vietnam begins from July 15, 2012. Utt Panichkul (from MTV Asia) and former model Thúy Hạnh (from Vietnam) are the permanent judging members. They are joined hands by Holly Grabarek (MTV Asia), Thanh Bạch, music producer Huy Tuấn, Nguyễn Hải Phong, actress Ngọc Hiệp, actress Lê Khánh, and fashion designer Công Trí throughout 12 weeks.[1]
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