The MTV Asia Awards was the Asian equivalent of the European MTV EMA. Held from 2002 to 2008, the show gave recognition and awards to Asian and international artists in achievement,

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. Just like the EMAs, most of the awards were voted by viewers from the Asian region. The trophy design was a gold

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-like bar. The twin prism shape represents the letter M and double A, the acronyms for MTV Asia Awards. The show was absent in 2007 and was discontinued after 2008.

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Ceremonies

Categories

Viewers' choice awards

Regional awards

International awards

Special awards

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