The MTV Asia Awards 2006 was held at the Siam Paragon in Bangkok, Thailand. The show aired live on Saturday, May 6 across Asian MTV channels. Like previous award shows, the show is best known for live performances featuring collaborations of Eastern and Western act. The show was hosted by Wang Leehom together with Kelly Rowland replacing Kelly Clarkson. Nominees in each category are listed alphabetically, winners are bolded.

Performers

Presenters

International awards

Favorite Pop Act

Favorite Rock Act

Favorite Video

Favorite Female Artist

Favorite Male Artist

Favorite Breakthrough Artist

Regional awards

Favorite Artist Mainland China

Favorite Artist Hong Kong

Favorite Artist India

Favorite Artist Indonesia

Favorite Artist Korea

Favorite Artist Malaysia

Favorite Artist Philippines

Favorite Artist Singapore

Favorite Artist Taiwan

Favorite Artist Thailand

Special awards

The Style Award

Outstanding Achievement in Popular Music

The Inspiration Award

Breakthrough Collaboration Japan Award

Award theme

The award had a futuristic Asian looks. Soldiers with (fake) laser guns would escort presenters onto the stage. After each commercial break there were animation skits set in a future Asia.

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