After eight long years, Astro’s most iconic talent show is finally back — Astro Star Quest 2025 Astro《新秀 崛起吧！》 is making a strong comeback with a brand-new mission: to discover the next all-round superstar in Malaysia and inject new life into the local entertainment scene.
Airing every Saturday at 8:30PM on Astro AEC (Channel 306), Astro GO, On Demand and sooka, this year’s Astro Star Quest 2025 promises something bigger than a singing contest. It’s a full-scale test of star potential — where contestants must prove not just their vocals, but also stage charisma, versatility across genres, quick thinking and performance confidence. This is a stage where dreams meet reality, and only those who can truly shine under pressure will stand out.
Hosted by Hui Mei 萧慧敏 and Priscilla Abby 蔡恩雨, and partnered with Adonis, the competition brings together 20 promising new talents ready to battle it out for the title of Malaysia’s next superstar. Among them are Joshua 张佐权 (19岁), Liew Jian Xu 廖健旭 (17岁), Leow Yee Xing 刘伊幸 (24岁), Song 陈松宁 (26岁), Pang Ee Jun 彭义竣 (18岁), Yong Hui Ying 杨荟颖 (21岁), Jack 刘浅 (17岁), HOW1E 马豪怿 (25岁), Pang Ee Xin 彭于歆 (21岁), Yap Xiao En 叶晓恩 (19岁), Huang Peng Long 黄鹏龙 (21岁), Xavier小辰 (21岁), Danson 黄得昇 (25岁), EMI 萧洳晶 (21岁), Euzen 林妤真 (18岁), Bryan 张雍 (21岁), Chen Rou En 陈柔恩 (16岁), Chris 官杰皓 (20岁), Celine 陈芷萱 (24岁) and Jess 陈佳仙 (21岁).
One of the most exciting highlights this season is the participation of Chief Executive Officer of Emperor Culture (Beijing) Development Co., Ltd. and Chief Operating Officer of Emperor Entertainment Group (Hong Kong) Mani 霍汶希, who joins as a guest mentor #TheStarHunter (星选官) and judge. Each week, she will pick one contestant as her “Star Pick” — awarding them the equivalent of 5,000 audience votes, potentially shifting the entire leaderboard. Her selection represents not only audience expectation, but also industry-level recognition.
Meanwhile, the show’s Mentor #TheNavigator (领航人) Nicholas Teo 张栋梁 returns to guide the contestants as a mentor — helping them navigate each stage of the journey, offering insights, motivation, and sharing his own experiences in the music industry. When the contestants face challenges, he’ll be there to keep them grounded and focused, leading them step-by-step towards the grand finale.
Adding to the mentorship lineup, #TheCatalyst (崛起推手) Phei Yong joins in to offer holistic guidance that goes beyond singing. He focuses on helping contestants create a strong personal brand and a lasting impression on stage — because in this industry, it’s not just about singing well, but also about being remembered.
The judging panel is made up of three resident judges — renowned music producer Al Kuan 管启源, 2012 Astro Talent Quest champion Nicole 赖淞凤, and 2011 champion Geraldine 颜慧萍 — who will evaluate each performance with professional insights. Guest judges will also appear in selected rounds, including Hong Kong singers Vincy Chan 泳儿 and Angela Hui 许靖韵, adding even more star power and excitement to the show.
Astro Star Quest 2025 isn’t just a comeback — it’s a new beginning for a new generation of talents ready to rise. The stage is set, the lights are on, and Malaysia’s next superstar might just be born right here.
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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