The Maya Awards (Thai: มายา มหาชน; RTGS: Maya Mahachon) is an annual Thai entertainment awards ceremony presented by Maya Channel Magazine. The awards honor people in the Thai entertainment industry[1][2] and their achievements in the music, film, television and drama. A selected panel of filmmakers and major film critics, which include directors, actors, and actresses take part in the nomination process and determination of winners.[3] It also includes people's choice categories where nominees are voted upon by people through mobile phones and the magazine's voting coupon.[4]
| Maya Awards | |
|---|---|
| Current: 2019 Maya Awards | |
| Awarded for | Excellence in film, television and music |
| Country | Thailand |
| Presented by | Maya Channel Magazine |
| First awarded | 2015 |
| Website | Official website |
The first ceremony was held on 9 September 2015.[4]
References edit
- ^ "B-list models steal the show at Maya Awards by showing more skin than gown (PHOTOS)". coconuts.co. Coconuts Media. 31 August 2016. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
- ^ "WORKPOINT RECEIVED TWO AWARDS FROM MAYA AWARDS 2019". workpointworldwide.com. Workpoint Entertainment. 27 September 2019. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
On 19th September 2019, Maya Channel, the reputable entertainment news outlet in Thailand, has organized its 19th Maya Awards 2019, an annual award giving to people in Thailand's entertainment industry.
- ^ ""Abandoned" Thai version wins 'Best Drama for Family and Society' at Maya Awards 2019". ntv.co.jp. Nippon TV. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
Nominations and awards are given to each year's best actors/actresses as well as local productions, making the Awards a Top Entertainment Awards in Thailand. Nominations and winners of awards are judged by a selected panel represented by major film critics and filmmakers, including directors, actors, and actresses.
- ^ a b "ผลรางวัล MAYA Awards มายามหาชน 2015 ขวัญ วี คว้านำหญิง-ชายดีเด่น". kapook.com (in Thai). Kapook. 10 September 2015. Retrieved 14 June 2020.