MELAI Cantiveros’ interview at the Asia Artist Awards (AAA) 2023 ceremony brought joy to Filipino viewers as she showcased her genuine humor while getting interviewed by IVE’s Jang Won-young.
In her short interview, the Kapamilya star was asked how she was feeling about attending this year’s AAA, and as expected, Cantiveros answered it humorously with her signature facial expressions.
“Attending AAA is a very honor; I feel like I’m the first honor, a valedictorian in attending AAA, and so the best, prestigious award. I cannot believe this is happening,” said Cantiveros.
(Attending AAA is an honor; I feel like I’m the first honor and a valedictorian in attending AAA, as it is a prestigious event. I cannot believe this is happening.)
When asked which particular artist she was looking forward to seeing at the event, Cantiveros responded candidly, mentioning her daughter’s favorite artist.
“Kamsahamnida, mabuhay, maayong hapon mga taga Gensan, mga taga Pilipinas. I want, I’m so very idolized, Kim Seon-ho and NewJeans, because my daughter loves NewJeans,” she expressed.
(Thank you, good afternoon to the Gensan citizens and the Filipinos. The idols I want to see are Kim Seon-ho because he’s my idol and NewJeans because my daughter loves the girls.)
Netizens’ reactions
Given the comedian’s genuine and funny response, netizens were amused and shared their reactions online.
After Cantiveros mentioned one of this generation’s famous girl groups, NewJeans, in a short clip, the girls were seen cheering and happily responding to the comedian’s answer.
This year is the 8th Asia Artist Awards, and it is a historic event for the Philippines as it is the first time that the South Korea-organized ceremony has opened the event to the public, with tickets available to the market.
Earlier on Thursdday, Filipino stars including SB19 and Ben & Ben graced the ceremony’s red carpet alongside the biggest Korean idols and actors like LE SSERAFIM, NMIXX, ITZY, Stray Kids, and Kwon EunBi, among others. (Jessica Ann Evangelista Philippine Daily Inquirer)
