My Tam represents Vietnam at MTV EMA

August 02, 2013 | 10:50

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MTV Vietnam on Monday announced that popular singer My Tam had won a local vote to represent Vietnam in the Best Worldwide Act category at the MTV European Music Awards (MTV EMA) 2013 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands on November 10.

Singer My Tam performs at the coronation night of Vietnam Idol 2013 contest in February at the Military Zone 7 Stadium in HCMC’s Tan Binh District - Photo: Kieu Giang

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A poll on the Facebook page of MTV Vietnam wrapped up last Saturday with an overwhelming 33,795 votes out of 68,257 for the singer from the central city of Danang.

Tam has been on the scene since 1999 as a pop singer/songwriter who can play guitar, piano, organ and is also an established dancer. In 2012, she won the Best Asian Artist at the 2012 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) in South Korea, becoming the first Vietnamese artist to do so.

Other artists in the running were: pop singer Dong Nhi (20,511), 365DaBand (5,752), Thu Minh (3,308), Noo Phuoc Thinh (1,733), Vietnam Idol 2010 winner Uyen Linh (1,003), Khac Viet (751), Tuan Hung (657), Phuong Thanh (432) and Lam Truong (315).

Based on the votes and other requirements, MTV Vietnam decided to choose My Tam who has to compete with other singers from Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand in a regional vote.

There has been no update on the vote for the Best Worldwide Act from the organizers of MTV EMA 2013. However, last year there were four avenues to vote, on the official website, mobile website, Facebook and mobile app of MTV EMA.

MTV Vietnam will have updated information at www.facebook.com/mtvvietnam.com.vn.

SGT

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