Astro Life Event

First time come across Astro Life. Very good introduction given by one of the high pose management in Astro. Not mistaken the name mentioned was Vincent? He Step out and gave brief introduction about Astro Life. Only 1 thing that i remember was, Astro life was established with 1 and only 1 objective. "To provide reward to the existing Astro customer by organizing events such as meeting the stars and prize giveaway. Reward System" Immediately what i did when i reach home was, to surf the website and see what prize to be won. Okay now i have already get a chance to see how an event was organized and next is to win some prizes. The only contest that caught my attention is the one with Discovery. Grand Prize "A TRIP TO KOREA" which include Flight Ticket and Accommodation. WTF!! didn't mention how many people thou.

Nah lets not mention about that. Back to the event organized at Palace of Golden Horse Mines. Exclusively for Astro subscriber.




Why did i say so? First because this event was not in publicity. This is not announce anywhere else unlike what happened at Sungai Wang earlier of the month. After 10 or 12 years of the competition, this is the first competition held at Bukit Jalil Stadium Putra (Indoor). The only thing that i can think of is, the venue is double of what Arena Of Star could offer. Fit more people, which also means more people will have miserable time trying to locate the contestant and artist. Well, That's how a concert should be isnt't it? I have no idea how people enjoy a concert when the performance is like 2 Kilometer in front of you. I know we do have infinity view, but huh, what can you see from that distance. An ant in front of you is bigger than what you wanted to see. :D People Clap you clap along, People shout you shout along. hahaha It is Really Fun Thou.


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I love bamboo leaves :D

I was there rather early, thus walk around searching for the lobby for some photo shot but WTF! I couldn't find the lobby. I have to somehow stop by the car, take photos on my way out from the parking basement. -.-"



I do not have a chance to capture the Horse located at the lobby. This picture was taken at the main entrance :S where car turn in. I got honed because of this picture. Damn! :) like so jakun




I really enjoy myself looking at the organizing committee how they manage their work and get such event into a success. Even though this is just an hour or two event. It takes alot of manpower for everything to work out in order. Can never be one-man-show. I got myself a goodie bag which contain a Water bottle, pen, highlighter and a handphone chain :S The main objective is to collect the Premium VIP ticket for the Grand Finale held at Bukit Jalil Putra stadium on 25th July 2009. Next Saturday. I'll be there :D Its been quite sometimes since the last time i participate in a concert/show :/ (this event gona be live telecast @ astro/myfm)

Okay enough of publicity.

We do get a refreshment which is very heavy brunch for me. They have Mee Hoon, chicken wing, Curry Puff, Fried Won Ton, Dessert, Bread, Cakes, Fruits, Coffee and Tea. Gosh. I can't take my lunch anymore and i am starving now!!!!

Refreshment. Still early thou. It was really packed when the time ticks at 11 am.

Jojo was the host of the event. She improve alot from what i have observed at Astro Pre-recording competition held at Astro Studio. (inhouse/indoor).


Each contestant present 2 songs. 1) Competition song 2) Single

Secure myself a seat at the second row which is just one row behind the seats of the contestant :D Well, who cares! -.-'

Close distance to the stage. I was telling my bro, if we are in a concert, we will fight to have front seating. But when it comes to lectures and movie at cinema, the back seats seems to have more value.

First to perform was Kah Fai. Great vocal, moderate stage performance, he is going to be one of the top 3. Definitely. I personally prefer his single compared to the rest of the contestant. Which is also the only Cantonese song.

So just stay back and enjoy his performance.

Kah Fai

Next is Alvin. Excellent sense of humor, communicate well with the audience, Singing is awesome. But Not-So-Stable-Vocal. Well, experience does matter alot after all. I hate to say this but this is what most people will face when it comes to job hunting/interview. I am referring to fresh graduates. WTF! No matter how capable you are, no matter how great you claim yourself to be. People will just claim that you do not have experience thus affect your offer/salary later on. However, those with hidden capability will be shown as time goes by. They will excel and stand on top of others with their performance. This does not happen in a day or two. Over a period of time. Thats Life :~) Life is like taking roller coaster.

This is one good example. Alot of critics, countless negative judgment, numerous times of Pk session. He manage to stand out of the stage and tell people he will be able to make it through. (at least the judges think that he deserve better standing). Well, he's now one of the top 5 contestant. Not to mentioned that he WAS eliminated during one of the preliminary round.

This is where i came to think about. Contestant that sing really well but get eliminated. This could be their mistake in just 1 session, and they do not judge based on cumulative performance. Once you miss the boat, that's it. Anyway competition remains competitive. Somehow, somebody will have to be eliminated. This could be by luck, or just blame yourself for not having what "they" are expecting.

Alvin. Meeting in such close distance, i feel he is quite humble and friendly.

Next performance was taken over by Min. The smallest contestant in the sense of size. Literally.
I think alot people will agree with me that among 5 contestant, she have the best vocal. With the singing technique, she definitely will stand out of the crowd and place herself in the top 3.. After all this is a singing competition isn't it?! Those who can really sing deserve something!


Hmm..... I remember Astro did produces the winner with great achievement even at international level. What happened? It was at talent quest previously. Now Star quest. Does it make any difference?

Jia you Jia You.

Min one of the top scorer in the prelim and semifinal. I seriously have no idea why there are 3 semifinals round. Isn't it semi is suppose to be 1/2? Usually after 2 round then will conclude to Finale, No?

Ryan, contestant that received most negative comment, at forum, during competiton, as well as the event itself. WTF! He is not that bad after all. But there is alot people against the judge decision, Why he's in the top 5 list? huh. Don't question and accept the fact. Always look at the brighter side. I think his creativity in answering the host question stands out among others. hahahah. Indeed Funny.

No doubt at close distance, Ryan looks really good. I think he got mix blood? My colleague once told me in order to join the competition, first, must have this criteria. Second, we must have Glamour name. Hm... no comment!! Probably i think with the help of professional make up and touch up all of them look awesome. They have professional body to help from head to toe. All of them look like shining star. Seriously.

Ryan struggling trying very hard to answer the question that was raised by JoJo. Hahahah.

Ok I feel like i am having gastric. (lets quickly finish up)


Last but not least, ah Yoke. It sounds like those selling mee yoke at hawker stall. Not Glamour eh? Hm.... but she has great sense of humour. I still remember how Jojo comment on the Dancing performance by the song title *RiBuLoa* Mayb you could find it somewhere hidden @ youtube :S

She was like saying after this competition she will fly to China to find back her husband that she meet when she was there for the competition. AND look at the picture. That is the height that she is talking about. Hahahaha. Don't know its a gorilla or wad? 200 Kilo . Excusez-moi!

Okay, she emphasize like 3 times she is going to get married soon. Hahahah. Ah Yoke.

I NEED A NEW CAMERA!!!!! WTF. The picture quality is hopeless. But then how often do get to join such event? Um... Astro Life Please organize more ya?

Finally, the session concluded with a short autograph session.

This is what i get :D


I Have feeling this is going to be damn far from the stage. If not 2 kilometer i think it will be at least 400 meter. (Probably the difference between Vip and Non-Vip is the numbered seatings??)
To reveal more on the night itself.

p/s: I think those who watch and follow up with this event will feel very excited. But those who have no idea what is this all about will think, Whatever. So Whatever la ya?


I goota go off for Dinner now...


Ciaoz