The Guinness-World-Record-breaking hit format created by Simon Cowell and co-produced by FremantelMedia, launches its 63rd version of Got Talent this March on Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia’s AXN. Deemed as the biggest talent competition in the world, the show will limelight screens across Asia and feature some of the region’s most incredible performing artists as they compete to take home the coveted winning title. The programme is officially the most successful reality TV format in history and currently airs in 186 countries.

Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks, Asia SVP and GM, Hui Keng Ang said, “Asia’s Got Talent is a milestone made-in- Asia original production that reinforces SPT Networks, Asia’s position as a leader of original, local content in our region. This is definitely the most ambitious original series to date and is very much in line with the type of smart, high-quality local programming that audiences have come to expect from AXN. With a stellar judging panel as well as some of the most spectacular acts from our region, Asia’s Got Talent is a top quality production that will thrill Asia.”

What’s more, the format known for its esteemed judging panel is made up of 16 time Grammy-winning Canadian musician David Foster, UK pop sensation and former Spice Girl Melanie C., Indonesian rock icon Anggun, and Taiwanese-American pop idol and actor Van Ness Wu.

Supporting the judges are Marc Nelson and Rovilson Fernandez as hosts of Asia’s Got Talent. Marc and Rovilson are familiar to AXN audiences as contestants of The Amazing Race Asia Season 2 and hosts of the talk show The Duke.

Paul O’Hanlon, MD of FremantelMedia Asia said, “We’re proud to say that Asia’s Got Talent will be the largest version ever of the Got Talent franchise and our judges bring a depth and breadth of experience and talent worthy of this show.”

The judges met with 500 members of the media, sponsors and partners for the first time at the Asia’s Got Talent showcase held at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. From thousands of applicants from 15 territories across Asia, the four judges must select the most jaw-dropping, mind-blowing and breath-taking performances. Those who advance to the semi-finals will face an even tougher judge – the AXN audience at home who will decide the winner of the first season of Asia’s Got Talent.

Adding to the excitement, the semi-finals and finale will be held at the iconic Marina Bay Sands. Prizes worth up to US$100,000 are at stake, along with the opportunity for the winner to return and perform at Asia’s leading entertainment destination. The format will span a total of 10 weekly episodes, leading with five judges’ auditions episodes, before three semi-finals, a finale episode and concluding with the results show. In addition to enjoying the amazing performances, audiences can expect to learn more about their favourite acts as Asia Got Talent tells the life stories behind some of the most colourful individuals and groups in the competition.

The inaugural season of Asia’s Got Talent on AXN is proudly presented by Marina Bay Sands, Big Cola, Pantene, Caltex, Jetstar and Tune Hotels.