NAT GEO’s Top 30
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JOIN ASIA’S FAVOURITE CELEBRITIES IN THE COUNTDOWN TO NAT GEO’S TOP 30 THIS JUNE
29 MAY 2008, Singapore - National Geographic Channel has packed in the action to celebrate its 10 years in Asia with its viewers this June. Viewers have voted for their favourite programmes and will get to watch them on the Channel presented by Asia’s favourite stars. From cutting-edge Science and Megastructures to Investigations, Culture, Wildlife and Amazing Moments, each programme will be presented by celebrities from Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Philippines and Thailand. The countdown starts from 1 - 30 June, every night at 8.00 pm and 11.00 pm (HKG/ SGP/ MAL).
Some of Asia’s most inspiring celebrities will present and share their views on their favourite programmes. The star hosts of Nat Geo’s Top 30 are Hong Kong’s Michael Wong Man-Tak and Ankie Black. Every night, Michael and Ankie will be joined by guest presenters from across the region:
| Hong Kong: | Daniel Wu, Jaycee Chan, Lisa S, Paul Wong, Terence Yin |
| Singapore: | Allan Wu, Dick Lee, Eunice Olsen, Tay Ping Hui |
| Malaysia: | Atilia, Azharina Azhar, Ida Nerina, Michael Wong, Sarimah Ibrahim |
| Philippines: | Christian Bautista, Donita Rose, Gary Valenciano, Kim Atienza |
| Thailand: | Paula Taylor, Tom Jayasvasti |
| Taiwan: | Elva Hsiao |
Basil Chua, Marketing Director, National Geographic Channel Asia says, “This exclusive star-studded countdown to mark National Geographic Channel’s 10 years in Asia is unprecedented. Constantly pushing the boundaries of the way we understand our modern world, we hope that our viewers across Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia will find Nat Geo’s Top 30 a fresh welcome as they are entertained with some of Asia’s most talented and inspiring artistes.”
During the voting season held between 28 April and 20 May 2008, almost 30,000 votes from across Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia, were received in choosing the top 30 documentaries from a list of 50. The votes received have provided fresh perspectives into viewer preferences across these diverse markets. Ranked high on the list is Asian Culture and Science programmes. Please refer to the Annex for the top 30 voted programmes.
Added Basil Chua, “The overwhelming response to the voting is testament to the trust and affinity our viewers have for National Geographic Channel. It has provided us with fresh perspectives of what our viewers like to watch and certainly will help in the programming of the channel.”
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