AWARD NOMINATIONS REVEALED…
The Boh Cameronian Arts Awards (since 2002) celebrates outstanding performances in dance, music, theatre and musical theatre performed in the previous year. It is dedicated to raising the profile of the arts in Malaysia and to recognize the contribution of artists in various areas of the performing arts.
Founded by Kakiseni, Malaysia’s online website dedicated to the arts, it is the only awards which judges “live” music, dance, theatre and musical theatre in Malaysia.
Nominees for Best Featured Performer
Imran Syafiq Mohd Affandi for The iProject: Between Self and Others presented by ASK Dance Company
Lee Ren Xin for The Dead Bird presented by Soubi Sha, supported by The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat
Raymond Liew Jin Pin for Continue I: Tongue presented by Liew \ Viehstädt
Nominees for Best Group Performance
ASK Dance Company for The iProject: Between Self and Others presented by ASK Dance Company
Kwang Tung Dance Company, Orang Orang Drum Theatre and Gideon Alu8khan Chen for Bisikan Monsoon presented by Kwang Tung Dance Company
Nominees for Best Choreographer in a Full-Length Work
Chang Wei Loy and Amy Len & Dancers for Bisikan Monsoon presented by Kwang Tung Dance Company
Mohamed Naim Syahrazad bin Mohd Zin and Mohd Fauzi bin Amirudin for The iProject: Between Self and Others presented by ASK Dance Company
Raymond Liew Jin Pin and Jascha Viehstädt for Continue I : Tongue presented by Liew \ Viehstädt
Yeow Lai Chee, Lee Ren Xin, Lee Choy Wan, Boyz Chew Soon Heng and Foo Chi Wei for The Dead Bird presented by Soubi Sha, supported The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat
Nominees for Best Lighting Design
Low Shee Hoe for Bisikan Monsoon presented by Kwang Tung Dance Company
Tan Eng Heng for The iProject: Between Self and Others presented by ASK Dance Company
Wee Jia Foong for Triple Bill of Contemporary Dance Works presented by Kenny Shim and Collective
Nominees for Best Set Design
David Wong for The Dead Bird presented by Soubi Sha, supported by The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat
Elan Hasyim for The iProject: Between Self and Others presented by ASK Dance Company
Ma Hui Shan for Continue I: Tongue presented Liew / Viehstädt
Nominees for Best Costume Design, Styling and Make-Up
Quito Yang for The iProject: Between Self and Others presented by ASK Dance Company
Tang Meng Chit, HASSOU NEO by Quito Neng and Jacklyn Tan for Bisikan Monsoon presented by Kwang Tung Dance Company
Victor Khoo for The Dead Bird presented by Soubi Sha, supported by The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat
Nominees for Best Music & Sound Design
Bernard Goh and Kent Lee for The iProject: Between Self and Others presented by ASK Dance Company
Chang Wei Loy, Orang Orang Drum Theatre and Gideon Alu8khan Chen for Bisikan Monsoon presented by Kwang Tung Dance Company
Ng Chor Guan for Continue I: Tongue presented by Liew \ Viehstädt
Nominees for Best Solo Performance – Instrumental
Albert Tiu for Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No 2 in A Mix of Russian With the klpac Orchestra presented by The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre
David Chin for Harpsichord Concerto in D major, BWV 1054 in Bach at New Year’s with Ensemble Virama presented by Ensemble Virama
Samuel J Dass for Raag Basant Mukhari in Sitar : Swarasia Malaysia Kampungku presented by SwarAsia
Nominees for Best Group Performance – Instrumental
Ensemble Virama for Prelude from Orchestral Suite No 1 in C in Bach at New Year’s with Ensemble Virama presented by Ensemble Virama
Philharmonic Winds of Malaysia for October in American Tapestry presented by Pertubuhan Komunity Filharmonik Selangor Dan Kuala Lumpur
Philharmonic Winds of Malaysia for The Cowboys in American Tapestry presented by Pertubuhan Komunity Filharmonik Selangor Dan Kuala Lumpur
Nominees for Best Solo Performance – Vocal
Ang Mei Foong & Cipriano De Guzman Jr for Bess You Is My Woman from “Porgy and Bess”in Voci Vivace presented by The Canticle Singers
Ang Mei Foong for Una Voce Poco Fa from “Il barbiere di Siviglia” in Voci Vivace presented by The Canticle Singers
Chia Yee Yean for J.S. Bach – Cantata “Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen”, BWV 51 in Bach at New Year’s with Ensemble Virama presented by Ensemble Virama
Nominees for Best Group Performance – Vocal
The Young KL Singers for Declare Independence (Volta, 2007) inYKLS’ Aurora : A Tribute To Björk presented by Young Choral Academy & The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat
The Young KL Singers for Jóga (Homogenic, 1997) in YKLS’ Aurora : A Tribute To Björk presented by Young Choral Academy & The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat
The Young KL Singers for Venus as a Boy (Debut, 1993) in YKLS’ Aurora : A Tribute To Björk presented by Young Choral Academy & The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat
Nominees for Best Musical Direction
Eric Lee for American Tapestry presented by Pertubuhan Komunity Filharmonik Selangor Dan Kuala Lumpur
Mak Chi Hoe & Ian Chow for YKLS’ Aurora: A Tribute to Björk presented by Young Choral Academy & The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat
Samuel J Dass for Sitar : Swarasia Malaysia Kampungku presented by SwarAsia
Nominees for Best Original Composition
Jimmy Ch’ng for deConsTruction in ‘Unbeatable’ Kaleidoscope 5 International Drumming Festival presented by Hands Percussion
Samuel J Dass for Canton Blossom in Sitar : Swarasia Malaysia Kampungku presented by SwarAsia
Samuel J Dass for Trance-Fusion in Sitar : Swarasia Malaysia Kampungku presented by SwarAsia
Nominees for Best Production Values
Eight Twelve for Eight Twelve
Hands Percussion for ‘Unbeatable’ Kaleidoscope 5 International Drumming Festival
Young Choral Academy & The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat for YKLS’ Aurora: A Tribute to Björk
Boh Plantations deputy chairman and chief executive officer Caroline Russell and Kakiseni president low Ngai Yuen reveal the limited-edition tea canisters for the upcoming Boh Cameronian Arts Awards.
Nominees for Best Actor in A Leading Role
Amanda Ang for The Optic Trilogy presented by ProGRes by Revolution Stage
Atiqah Abu Bakar for Nisya Khaleed presented by ProGRes by Revolution Stage
Jonathan Chew for The Bee by Hideki Noda & Colin Teevan presented by Theatresauce
Patrick Teoh for Heroes presented by British Academy of Performing Arts
Nominees for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Asrulfaizal Kamaruzaman for Mak Yong Titis Sakti presented by The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat
Emily Kaka for Dear Molly presented by Greenhopper Theatre
Megat ‘Adli for IQ.Rock presented by Anomalist Production
Rosdeen Suboh for Mak Yong Titis Sakti presented by The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat
Nominees for Best Group Performance
Emily Kaka, Jessica Yap, Henry Liaw, Jacky Hong, Bryan Yeo and Eric Loh for The Light Seeker presented by Greenhopper Theatre
Liang Ka En, Low Wai Kei and Ng Yuan Ci for Hoong Siamang Hoong presented by Hongjiejie Work Station
SMV TFA ISD for I AM RAVANA presented by TFA Inner Space Dance
Nominees for Best Direction
Chang Wei Loy for Hoong Siamang Hooong presented by Hongjiejie Work Station
Kelvin Wong for The Bee by Hideki Noda & Colin Teevan presented by Theatresauce
Tan Chee Ken for Dear Molly presented by Greenhopper Theatre
Nominees for Best Original Script
Tan Chee Ken for Dear Molly presented by Greenhopper Theatre
Namron with Lenny Erwan & Jerrica Lai for Lina & Lijah presented by Patblas Studio
Senibayan for Nisya Khaleed presented by ProGRes by Revolution Stage
Khairi Anwar for IQ.Rock presented by Anomalist Production
Nominees for Best Lighting Design
Amelia Tan for The Ring of the Nibelung presented by MUKA Space & The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat
Eagle Lee for Dear Molly presented by Greenhopper Theatre
Yusman Mokhtar for Teater Perdana DBP ‘Pokok’ presented by Balang Rimbun Sdn Bhd
Nominees for Best Set Design
Grace Looi for Dear Molly presented by Greenhopper Theatre
Kelvin Wong for The Bee by Hideki Noda & Colin Teevan presented by Theatresauce
Yusman Mokhtar for Teater Perdana DBP ‘Pokok’ presented by Balang Rimbun Sdn Bhd
Nominees for Best Costume Design, Styling & Make-Up
Beatrice Looi for The Ring of the Nibelung presented by MUKA Space & The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rayat
Grace Looi for Dear Molly presented by Greenhopper Theatre
SMV TFA ISD for I AM RAVANA presented by TFA Inner Space Dance
Nominees for Best Musical Direction
Juan Montoya for Madama Butterfly presented by Kuala Lumpur City Opera
Duan Sharafuddin for Olabola The Musical presented by Enfiniti (M) Sdn Bhd
Dominic Lucien Luk for The Edge presented by theatrethreesixty
Nominees for Best Performance by an Ensemble
The Cast of Olabola the Musical for Olabola The Musical presented by Enfiniti (M) Sdn Bhd
Kuala Lumpur City Opera Chorus for Madama Butterfly presented by Kuala Lumpur City Opera
Nurfazira & Asmidar Ahmad for Mek Mulung Hikayat Puteri 12 Beradik presented by Darinai Dance & BaiZam Generation
Nominees for Best Direction
Christopher Ling for The Edge presented by theatrethreesixty
Tiara Jacquelina for Olabola The Musical presented by Enfiniti (M) Sdn Bhd
Nominees for Best Performer in a Leading Role
Brian Chan for Olabola The Musical presented by Enfiniti (M) Sdn Bhd
Cecilia Yap for Madama Butterfly presented by Kuala Lumpur City Opera
Iedil Putra for Olabola The Musical presented by Enfiniti (M) Sdn Bhd
Michael Chen for The Edge presented by theatrethreesixty
Nominees for Best Performer in a Supporting Role
Ashley Chan for Company presented by PAN Productions
Junji Delfino for Company presented by PAN Productions
Kai Chalmers for The Edge presented by theatrethreesixty
Nikki Palikat for Adam! the Musical presented by The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat
Nominees for Best Set Design
Christopher Ling for The Edge presented by theatrethreesixty
Lukman and Azan for Mona ke Daerah M presented by Markas KD
Raja Malek for Olabola The Musical presented by Enfiniti (M) Sdn Bhd
Nominees for Best Costume Design, Styling & Make-Up
Dominique Devorsine for Madama Butterfly presented by Kuala Lumpur City Opera
Khairul Anuar Zainudin, Muhammad Nur Ilmi bin Nur Azman dan Mohd Hairil Anuar bin Bari for Mek Mulung Hikayat Puteri 12 Beradik presented by Darinai Dance & Baizam Generation
Zaharah Nakibullah for Olabola The Musical presented by Enfiniti (M) Sdn Bhd
Nominees for Best Sound Design
Duan Sharafuddin and Mohd Najib for Olabola The Musical presented by Enfiniti (M) Sdn Bhd
JJ Tan for Madama Butterfly presented by Kuala Lumpur City Opera
Kamarul Baisah Hussin for Mek Mulung Hikayat Puteri 12 Beradik presented by Darinai Dance & BaiZam Generation
Nominees for Best Lighting Design
Amelia Tan for Madama Butterfly presented by Kuala Lumpur City Opera
Ee Chee Wei for Olabola The Musical presented by Enfiniti (M) Sdn Bhd
NOMINEES FOR BEST OF 2018
American Tapestry presented by Pertubuhan Filharmonik Komunity Selangor Dan Kuala Lumpur
Dear Molly presented by Greenhopper Theatre
Eight Twelve presented by Eight Twelve
Hoong Siamang Hooong presented by Hongjiejie Work Station
IQ.Rock presented by Anomalist Production
Olabola The Musical presented by Enfiniti (M) Sdn Bhd
Ahead of the 16th Boh Cameronian Arts Awards (BCAA), Miri-born singer Zee Avi and former Aswara dean of dance Joseph Gonzales have been named as the award’s Game Changers.
“The idea behind the Malaysian Game Changers is a person who embodies courage to cross borders, to try to spread their wings not knowing what the end of the tunnel is,” said Kakiseni president Low Ngai Yuen.
The awards which will take place on April 28 will see Zee and Joseph conducting workshops and engaging with key players in the industry on how to further develop the arts.
This year’s theme Mulanya Di Sini (It starts from here) honours the beginnings of performing arts practitioners who made their mark in the industry
The celebration also hails an important year for BOH Plantations as the tea company celebrates its 90th anniversary.
To commemorate this momentous milestone, this year’s Cameronian Gold Blend Collector’s Edition tea canisters feature an Art Deco and songket design that reflect the past and the beginnings of performing arts in the country.
Boh Plantations deputy chairman and chief executive officer Caroline Russell said each year, Kakiseni comes up with the design of the limited-edition canisters but this year, the Malaysian tea manufacturer wanted to pay special attention to the theme.
“We felt because it is our 90th anniversary, we wanted something that was about heritage and a bit of a throwback.
“They (Kakiseni) came up with this idea about beginnings, which actually works really well for the arts industry and makes this not just about our beginnings but each artist’s beginning,” said Russell.
She also added that the eclectic cultural mix of Art Deco with songket was a fun twist.
On the night of the awards, the stylish black and gold canisters will be handed out to nominees, winners, judges and those involved in the awards as well as Kakiseni-related activities.
Unfortunately, the canisters won’t be available for purchase.
“You’ve got to be a member of the arts community and you’ve got to win an award,” joked Russell.
This year’s nominees were shortlisted from a total of 75 shows staged in 2018 by 22 judges.
Split into the categories of musical theatre, dance, music and theatre, recipients will be awarded an exclusive Boh Cameronian Arts Award trophy and RM1,000 cash prize.
The Best of Awards winners will receive support from Kakiseni such as access to pitch their shows to potential sponsors and for a full sponsorship to attend the Australian Performing Arts Market next year.
Boh Plantations deputy chairman and CEO – Caroline Russell and Dato’ Nicholas Pinder – Editor – HOMME Magazine take tea!
