Outstanding women honoured at Malaysia's 1st ever women's awards show
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Malaysia's sweetheart Datuk Siti Nurhaliza won the hearts of Malaysians once again to take home the "Bella On-stage Award" at the country's 1st ever women's awards show – Bella Awards. With the support of her strong fan base, Siti beats 9 other strong contenders including Dato' Sheila Majid, Ning Baizura, Anita Sarawak, and Jaclyn Victor under this category that celebrates women who have made tremendous achievement on stage in the field of music and performing arts.

Meanwhile, philanthropist, Dato' Ruby Khong was awarded with the most awards that night including "Bella Heart Award" and "The Bella Award", which is deemed the highest award for the night . Dato' Ruby who is the President of Kechara SoupKitchen (KSK) was amongst the women celebrated and honoured at ntv7's Bella Awards in-conjunction with International Women's Day.

Radio announcer, Fara Fauzana who has won several other awards under the radio category comes out as a strong favourite once again by clinching the coveted "Bella Radio Award".

Having to contest with some of Malaysia's tip top actresses including Maya Karin, Lisa Surihani, and Nur Fazura, Debbie Goh who saw slim chances of winning the "Bella On-screen Award" came out as a surprise winner on that night. The actress was also crowned the "Most Popular Actress" recently at Malaysia's most prestigious Chinese TV awards show – Golden Awards last September.

Bella Awards also saw other familiar names including Low Ngai Yuen and Gillian Hung who each took home the "Bella Creative Award" and "Bella Style Award" respectively. Malaysians will definitely remember Ngai Yuen through her hosting stint in the hit reality programme, "3R" that gives useful insights to women. From hosting, producing, directing, as well as creating some of the highest rating TV programs in the country and regional countries to being the youngest executive director in a renowned international company, Ngai Yuen is said to be a workaholic who works around the clock and is now heading Kakiseni, a performing arts platform.

Gillian Hung or more affectionately known as "Mama G" was honoured with "Bella Style Award" that night. Gillian is not only extremely active in the country's fashion industry but has also contributed a lot by inspiring young talents in Malaysia, where she educates up and coming designers for fashion business and also provides a platform for them to be seen and heard.

Bella Awards also recognises women in business, sports as well as health & beauty. Datuk Ir. Rosaline Ganendra was awarded with "Bella Business Award" for her outstanding contributions to women through the business field including raising the image of women in the business arena, making women aware and strives to their full professional potential, amongst others.

Meanwhile, Dr. Premitha Damodaran who believes in empowering women and sharing her personal professional knowledge on women's health through talks, presentations, forums, and media platforms, was recognised for her works by being awarded with the "Bella Beautiful Award" that celebrates women who have made a stride in the health and wellness scene. Dr. Premitha also holds many positions including Executive Board Member of the Malaysian Osteoporosis Society and Chairperson of the Breast Feeding Hospital Initiative at Pantai Hospital, KL.

Under the sports category, Malaysian diver and 2nd runner-up of the Women's synchronized 3 metre springboard at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Cheong Jun Hoong was awarded with "Bella Sports Award".

The ceremony also recognises the men for their contributions, where the one and only Datuk Jimmy Choo was awarded with the "Bella Mars Award" recognition.

An idea that came from ntv7's award-winning women's talkshow, Bella, the awards show boasts a fabulous theme – "She Sparkles" – which carries a strong message that women are like precious gems that sparkle from the inside out with their significant and outstanding contributions made to the society.

"It is an honour for ntv7 to organise the country's 1st ever women's awards show with hopes to further inspire and bring women to the forefront in-conjunction with International Women's Day," said Airin Zainul, Group General Manager of ntv7 & 8TV.

"With the birth of this awards show, ntv7 hits a key milestone that signifies the growth of the channel since its humble beginnings in 1998. We hope to be able to continue to be Malaysia's preferred channel," Airin added.

The awards show made its grand debut on 2nd March (Saturday) with lots of surprises. The show was aired LIVE from The Royale Chulan Hotel, Kuala Lumpur from 8.30pm – 10.30pm.

With a total of five international superstars including Ronan Keating, Gary Chaw, Rossa, Marcell Siahaan, and Maliq & D' Essentials, the awards ceremony was graced by some of the country's renowned celebrities and personalities.

Local artistes Mizz Nina, Joe Flizzow, Darren Ashley, and The Impatient Sisters also heated up the centre stage of Bella Awards with stunning performances on that special night.

This 1st ever women's awards show in Malaysia celebrated 5 women under these categories – Bella Style Award, Bella Creative Award, Bella Business Award, Bella Heart Award, and Bella Beautiful Award.

Four other categories including Bella On-stage Award, Bella On-screen Award, Bella Sports Award, and Bella Radio Award were based on public voting via sms and online through the official website of Bella Awards at www.ntv7.com.my/bellaawards.

The highest award that night was The Bella Award with one individual (not limited to the nominees in the mentioned categories) was honoured.

"Fashion", a subject close to the hearts of women, was featured as a special segment in Bella Awards 2013 called "Fashion Rocks" featuring fashion superstar Datuk Radzuan Radziwill and rising star Fizi Woo. Both fashion designers paraded 12 of their collections at the Bella Awards 2013 runway.

Hosting the awards show that night was Malaysian heartthrob Hans Isaac together with three beautiful ladies from ntv7's award-winning women's talkshow, Bella – Daphne Iking, Elaine Daly, and Vanessa Chong.

Bella Awards is supported and endorsed by the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development. The awards show is sponsored by Hai-O Group, a leading multi-level marketing, manufacturer and wholesaler of traditional herbal and pharmaceutical products, as the main sponsor. Renowned brands including Visiber is the Official Jewelry for this prestigious awards show and Revlon as the Official Make-up.

For more information on Bella Awards, log on to www.ntv7.com.my or follow the ntv7 Facebook and Twitter.

 

Bella Awards 2013
Winners List

BELLA CREATIVE AWARD

Honouring Malaysian women who contributed to the nation through the arts from Thespians, Photographers, Gallery Owners, Painters, and such

1. Adibah Noor
2. Asha Gill
3. Low Ngai Yuen – Winner
4. Yuna
5. Zee Avi

 

BELLA STYLE AWARD

Honouring Malaysian women who contributed to the nation through the fashion & beauty scene from Fashion Designers, Makeup Artists, Hair Stylists, Beauty Experts, and such

1. Andrea Fonseka
2. Gillian Hung – Winner
3. Ung Yiu Lin
4. Winnie Loo
5. Wirda Adnan 

BELLA BEAUTIFUL AWARD

Honouring Malaysian women who contributed to the nation through the health & wellness scene, striving to make Malaysia a healthier nation Including Doctors, Nutritionists, Therapists, and such

1. Daisy Lee
2. Dr. Premitha Damodaran – Winner
3. Gloria Ng
4. Lilian Tan
5. Ninie Ahmad

BELLA BUSINESS AWARD

Honouring Malaysian women who contributed to the nation through the business scene including women from e-business, finance, commerce, and such

1. Chris Abishegam
2. Dato' Rosaline Ganendra – Winner
3. Datin Seri Tiara Jacquelina
4. Nuraizah Shamsul Baharin
5. Vivy Yusof

BELLA HEART AWARD

Honouring Malaysian women who is bold and brave to stand above all odds and inspire other women around her

1. Dato' Ruby Khong – Winner
2. Dr. Hartini Zainudin
3. Poesy Liang
4. Sabrina Yeap
5. Yasmin Rashid

RECOGNITION AWARD

BELLA MARS AWARD (APPRECIATION AWARD – NO NOMINEES)

Honouring Malaysian men who has contributed to women & society in general through their work

1. Datuk Jimmy Choo
2. BELLA AWARD (HIGHEST AWARD)
3. Honouring Malaysian women who has made a strong impact to the society, locally as well as internationally
4. Dato' Ruby Khong

PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD

BELLA ON-SCREEN AWARD (PUBLIC VOTING)

Malaysian women that have made a tremendous achievement on screen such as actress and presenter

1. Cheryl Samad
2. Debbie Goh – Winner
3. Karena Teo
4. Lisa Surihani
5. Maya Karin
6. Nora Danish
7. Nur Fazura
8. Ong Ai Leng
9. Siti Saleha
10. Thanuja Ananthan

 

BELLA ON-STAGE AWARD (PUBLIC VOTING)

Malaysian women that have made tremendous achievement on stage in the field of music, theatre, comedy, dance, performing arts, and such

1. Anita Sarawak
2. Dato' Sheila Majid
3. Dato' Siti Nurhaliza – Winner
4. Jaclyn Victor
5. Joanna Bessey
6. Joanne Kam Po Po
7. Ning Baizura
8. Shila Amzah
9. Soo Wincci
10. Suhaili Micheline

BELLA SPORTS AWARD (PUBLIC VOTING)

Malaysian women who have made tremendous achievement in the field of athletics

1. Amirah Syahirah Mohd Zulkefli
2. Cheong Jun Hoong – Winner
3. Datuk Nicol David
4. Goh Liu Ying
5. Noraseela Mohd Khalid
6. Nur Suryani Mohamed Taibi
7. Nurul Syafiqah Hashim
8. Pandelela Rinong
9. Tee Jing Yi
10. Wong Mew Choo

BELLA RADIO AWARD (PUBLIC VOTING)

Malaysian women who have made tremendous achievement in the field of radio

1. Dilly
2. Fara Fauzana – Winner
3. Hunny Madu
4. Linda Onn
5. Patricia K
6. Sara-Jane Lo
7. Sarimah Ibrahim
8. Serena C
9. Yoon Ng
10. Tham Zher Pheen

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