The Masked Singer Malaysia
GenreReality competition
Based onKing of Mask Singer
by MBC
Presented byAC Mizal
StarringAznil Nawawi
Ella
Raja Azura
Micheal Ang
Nabila Huda
Zizan Razak
Angah
Remy Ishak
Ramona Zamzam
Amy Mastura
Opening themeSiapakah Dirimu?
(Who Are You?)
ComposersShah Slam (music director)
Altimet
Cuurley
Country of originMalaysia
Original languageMalay
No. of seasons4
No. of episodes18[1]
Production
ProducersKhairul Anwar Ibrahim
Najib Amin
Production locationsShah Alam Royale Theatre
Putrajaya International Convention Centre
Running time90–120 minutes
Production companyASTRO
Original release
NetworkAstro Warna
Release18 September 2020 (2020-09-18) –
present

The Masked Singer Malaysia is a Malaysian mystery and reality music show based on the Masked Singer franchise which originated from the South Korean television program King of Mask Singer. The program aired its first season in September 2020, on Astro Warna and hosted by AC Mizal.[2][3] The first season has been aired on Astro Warna at 21:00 (MTC) every Friday with a total of eight episodes from 18 September until 6 November 2020.[4] The second season started airing from 28 January 2022.[5] A season 3 premiered in Dec 23, 2022.

Host and panelist

The host and panelist for The Masked Singer Malaysia were revealed on the official press conference on 8 September 2020. The host for The Masked Singer Malaysia is the nation's well known entertainer, Dato' AC Mizal. The panelist consisting of nine popular local celebrities who played role as permanent jury.[6] Prior to the airing of its first episode, ten posters of the host and panelist with hidden faces were published by ASTRO as a teaser for the program.[7]

Concept

Twelve contestants who are well-known figures from various backgrounds, such as singers, actors, hosts, athletes and more, will be vying for the top spot by charming the audience and jury with just their voices.[8] They will be judged by a panel of jury made up of popular local celebrities. To further keep the contestants' identities top secret, only eight members of the production team have been entrusted with their true identities.[9] Every week, before each performance, a video clip will be revealed to the audience as a clue for the identity of each contestant. After each performance, the jury members are required to make a guess and name 3 celebrities who are most likely to be the identity behind the masked singer. In the end of the show, one contestant with the lowest rank will be eliminated based on the marks percentage given by the panelist. His or her face will then be revealed for the first time. The only contestant to remain masked until the final elimination round will be named the first champion of "The Masked Singer Malaysia".[10] The show, which is taped weekly with a live audience at Royal Theatre, Shah Alam, is held on a smaller scale than usual. The number of audience members is limited in compliance with current social distancing procedures.[11][12]

Costume design

All contestants are wearing costumes that cover them from head to toe, completely obscuring their identities. The costume design was revealed on the official press conference on 8 September 2020. The costume design for the first season is created and prepared by Akma Suriati Awang.[13] They are inspired and based on Malaysian culture including ABC (Malaysian shaved ice dessert), Ayam Jantan (rooster or adult male chicken), Bunga Raya (Malaysia's national flower), Rajah Brooke (butterfly from rainforest), Enggang (hornbills mostly found in Sarawak), Musang King (popular variety of Durian, king of fruits), Nasi Lemak (Malaysia's national food), Orang Utan (native mammal from Borneo and Sumatra), Rafflesia (biggest flower in Malaysia), Reno (rhinoceros which can be found in Southern Asia), Rimau (Malayan tiger), and Wau (traditional moon-kite game from Kelantan).[14] For second season, Akma Suriati collaborated with Hatta Dolmat for the costume design. The 14 characters are Bujang Senang, Nanas, Mat Penyu, Seladang, Teh Tarik Kaw, Harum Manis, Periuk Kera, Aiskrim Roti, Rambutan, Ratu Semut, Orkid, Si Merak, Burung Hantu and Pepatung.[15]

Season Overview

Season Contestants Episodes Originally aired Winner Runner-up
First aired Last aired
1 12 8 18 September 2020 6 November 2020 Aina Abdul as "Bunga Raya" Vanessa Reynauld as "Rajah Brooke"
2 14 10 28 January 2022 1 April 2022 Shila Amzah as "Rambutan" Amir Masdi as "Seladang"
3 15 11 23 December 2022 3 March 2023 Ayda Jebat as "Betta Fish" Syamel as "Nyok Muda"
4 15 10 17 December 2023 TBA TBA TBA

Reception

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations
Award Year Category Result Ref
Content Asia Awards 2021 Best TV Format Adaptation (Non-scripted) Won [16]

Notes

  • The show is available for streaming on Astro GO.
  • SK Magic and Oppo are the main sponsors for season 1.
  • Cuckoo is the main sponsor for season 2.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Astro Launched 'The Masked Singer Malaysia'". Astro Mediaroom. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
  2. ↑ "Coming soon". Portal Zon Lawak. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
  3. ↑ "Coming soon". Portal Zon Lawak. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
  4. ↑ ""The Masked Singer Malaysia" takes the stage this 18 September". Yahoo! Lifestyle. 10 September 2020. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
  5. ↑ "'The Masked Singer Malaysia' returns on 28 January". Astro Awani. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
  6. ↑ ""The Masked Singer Malaysia" takes the stage this 18 September". Yahoo! Lifestyle. 10 September 2020. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
  7. ↑ ""The Masked Singer Malaysia" takes the stage this 18 September". The Hive Asia. 10 September 2020. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
  8. ↑ ""The Masked Singer Malaysia" takes the stage this 18 September". Yahoo! Lifestyle. 10 September 2020. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
  9. ↑ "Full Info: The Masked Singer Malaysia Program". Iluminasi. 11 September 2020. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
  10. ↑ ""The Masked Singer Malaysia" takes the stage this 18 September". Yahoo! Lifestyle. 10 September 2020. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
  11. ↑ ""The Masked Singer Malaysia" takes the stage this 18 September". Yahoo! Lifestyle. 10 September 2020. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
  12. ↑ "The Masked Singer Competition". Kosmos!. 16 September 2020. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
  13. ↑ "Astro Launched Program Breaks Out Phenomenon 'The Masked Singer Malaysia'". Astro Mediaroom. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
  14. ↑ "Contestants". Astro Gempak. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
  15. ↑ "'The Masked Singer Malaysia' returns on 28 January". Astro Awani. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
  16. ↑ "Winners 2021". ContentAsia Awards. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
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