Malaysia’s most prestigious TV talent show — Astro Star Quest 2025《Astro新秀 崛起吧！》 — officially premiered on 11 October 2025! The first episode featured 10 bright new contestants taking the stage, kicking off their first round of evaluations in an atmosphere filled with tension and excitement.
The 10 contestants are Joshua 张佐权 (19), Liew Jian Xu 廖健旭 (17), Leow Yee Xing 刘伊幸 (24), Song 陈松宁 (26), Pang Ee Jun 彭义竣 (18), Yong Hui Ying 杨荟颖 (21), Jack 刘浅 (17), Howie 马豪怿 (25), Pang Ee Xin 彭于歆 (21), and Yap Xiao En 叶晓恩 (19). Their ranking tags were also revealed, classifying them as “Survivors” (险存者), “S-Class Talents” (S级新秀) and “Mid-Level Performers” (中阶者) representing each contestant’s initial standing on the competition stage.
The show is hosted by Hui Mei 萧慧敏 and Priscilla Abby 蔡恩雨, with a panel of resident judges including Al Kuan 管启源, Nicole 赖淞凤, and Geraldine 颜慧萍. At the beginning of the show, the contestants were unaware that the judges were secretly observing them backstage. The judges shared their impressions: “This season’s contestants are full of creativity and diversity — truly refreshing to watch.”
Mentor #TheNavigator Nicholas Teo 张栋梁 explained the competition format, revealing that the entire contest will consist of five evaluation rounds, with the first official challenge beginning in this episode.
Star Hunter Mani Fok 霍汶希 also made a guest appearance, offering her unique insights into what defines true quality of a superstar. She said, “As a judge, I carry a huge responsibility. Many people can sing well, but to become a truly outstanding artist, you need more than skill — you need the right attitude and personality. Your voice must be distinctive, and your performance must move people. A singer who can convey real emotion through their performance and touch the audience’s hearts is the one most likely to become the next superstar!”
Towards the end of the episode, before the elimination announcement, the hosts teased that another 10 contestants will appear in the next episode — ready to battle it out for their chance to advance, promising even fiercer competition ahead!
Astro Star Quest 2025 airs every Saturday at 8:30 PM on Astro AEC (Channel 306), Astro GO, On Demand, and sooka. Stay tuned to witness the birth of the next big star!
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