Alvin Anthons

Alvin Anthons (born 4 December 1976 in Kuala Lumpur) is an entertainer, TV show host, recording artist, singer, radio DJ and actor. Of Malaysian Indian descent, Anthons sings in Malay and English. He is known for his work in television as a host of Let's Talk and as the host of late-night talk show 'The Nite Nite Show with Alvin Anthons'.

Alvin Anthons
Anthons 2019
Background information
Born (1976-12-04) 4 December 1976
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
GenresPop, rock
Occupation(s)Entertainer, TV Show Host, Professional Emcee, Recording Artist, Singer, Radio DJ, Actor
InstrumentsGuitar, drums, percussions
Years active2000–present
LabelsWake the Baby Records Warner Music
Websitealvinanthons.com

In September 2013, he released his self-titled debut album, which features eight tracks produced by Ajai. The album also includes collaborations with Syko G and features Daly Filsuf of Singapore. It also contains a special recording of "Menjelang Hari Raya", once made popular by DJ Dave.

In June 2020, Anthons is the host of a late-night talk show called 'The Nite Nite Show with Alvin Anthons'. [1] . 'The Nite Nite Show with Alvin Anthons' is a Malaysian late-night talk show that is broadcast live twice weekly on Instagram amidst a studio set and a live DJ, featuring special guests that come on live via Instagram remotely and talk about the trending issues and participate in unique game segments, tailor-made for each guest.

Career

Early Beginnings

Anthons began his journey into show business at an age of 19, where he hosted his first dinner show. Since then, he carried on hosting dinner shows and eventually established his own Event Management company, Mainstream Entertainment (M) Sdn Bhd. [2] [3]

Professional Emcee
Anthons hosting the Miss World Malaysia Pageant

Throughout the years, Anthons has not only emceed for events in Malaysia but also abroad. Just to name a few, Korea, Egypt, Thailand, UAE and France are some of the countries he has travelled to just to entertain his guests. Anthons was the first male emcee to ever host the Miss World Malaysia Pageant. He went on hosting the prestigious Pageant for consecutive years.[4] Apart from that, Anthons was the Master of Ceremony for the Association of Space Explorers' 23rd Planetary Congress, where Malaysia was the first Southeast Asian country to host the six-day congress.

Anthons, Master of Ceremony for the Association of Space Explorers' 23rd Planetary Congress

Talk-Show Host

Let's Talk

Alvin Anthons helmed his own talk show, 'Let's Talk', a prime time entertainment talk show programme on Radio Televisyen Malaysia TV2 which ran for three seasons, garnering over one million viewers. [5] [6]

Anthons on the set of his talkshow, Let's Talk, TV2

The Nite Nite Show with Alvin Anthons

'The Nite Nite Show with Alvin Anthons' is a Malaysian late-night talk show, which premiered in June 2020 with Alvin Anthons as its host. The show is broadcast live on Instagram amidst a studio set and a live DJ, featuring special guests that come on live via Instagram remotely and talk about the trending issues and participate in unique game segments, tailor-made for each guest, in real-time. [7]

Since its premier, Alvin Anthons proved himself different from other late-night shows, with more of a reliance on the show's entertainment value with its line-up of A-list guests and hilarious games on the show. Upon its first week of release, positive reviews of the show dubbed Alvin as a World-class host and ranks the show to be of the same quality as Hollywood produced late-night talk shows. [1]

The Nite Nite Show with Alvin Anthons
List of Episodes
No.Original air dateGuest(s)
1June 18, 2020 (2020-06-18)Hans Issac
2June 23, 2020 (2020-06-23)Ferhad
3June 25, 2020 (2020-06-25)Allan Wu, The Amazing Race
4June 30, 2020 (2020-06-30)Soo Wincci
5July 2, 2020 (2020-07-02)Norman Abdul Halim KRU
6July 7, 2020 (2020-07-07)Bon Zainal
7July 9, 2020 (2020-07-09)Gurmit Singh Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd
8July 14, 2020 (2020-07-14)Sherson Lian, Chef on Asian Food Network & Media Prima Berhad
9July 16, 2020 (2020-07-16)Awi Rafael
10July 21, 2020 (2020-07-21)Amber Chia
11July 23, 2016 (2016-07-23)Justin Bratton Asia's Got Talent
12July 28, 2020 (2020-07-28)DJ Dave
13July 30, 2020 (2020-07-30)Harvinth Skin

Music career

While Anthons has been in the public eye in various roles, singing professionally has always been a wish he kept close to his heart for many years. A meeting with composer Ajai two years ago marked the start of his singing career.[8]

The Release of Berdua

"Berdua" is the first single to be released under Anthons's self-titled debut album, due out early this year. A mid-tempo, pop-rock song, "Berdua" talks about learning from past mistakes, moving on, and being a better person in a new relationship. The single earned him a nomination in the VIMA 2013 Music Awards[9][10] for the Best Music Video category.[10]

Aside from receiving airplay, "Berdua" was No.1 on Cat's FM's Top 50 Chart for 3 consecutive weeks. Besides that, the single was also on Era FM's Carta Prebiu for 5 consecutive weeks and eventually garnered the most votes on the chart. Anthon's recently won the privilege of donating a sum of RM10,000 (Malaysian Ringgit) to his charity of choice Yayasan Chow Kit, when he won the Tesco Celebrity Charity Hunt.[11]

Bending Genres – The Release of Berdua Remix

With the positive response received from his first single, Anthons released a "Berdua", mixed by Syko-G (world renown mixer – "Godfather of Electronica"[12] /Club Hitz-Hitz.fm) featuring Daly Filsuf of Singapore (former member of Ahli Fiqir). The remix, classified as psycho electro music, with a twist of rap reintroduces "Berdua" from a different point of view. The track is now on Era FM's Carta Prebiu[13] & can be heard being played at the hottest clubs in KL.

Second Single : Sally

Composed and written by renowned composer Ajai, "Sally" speaks about the disappointment of being in a relationship with an unfaithful partner and the feeling of betrayal, portrayed in its lyrics. The track is one of the six songs which will be featured in his self-titled debut album, due to be released May 2013. Filmed in Jakarta, Indonesia, the music video for "Sally" is a sequel to "Berdua", which stars Anthons as himself, alongside Indonesian model, Vinsensia Rhessa Runtu.[14]

Debut Album : Alvin Anthons

In September 2013, he released his self-titled debut album through Warner Music. It features eight tracks that are produced by local award-winning singer/songwriter Ajai. The album also sees collaborations with the world-renowned mixer, Syko G and Daly Filsuf. It also contains a special recording of the famous Aidilfitri song 'Menjelang Hari Raya' once made popular by Datuk DJ Dave.[15]

Having done its complete mastering in the Grossinger Mastering studio in New York, the album completes Anthons' dreams of becoming a recording artiste.

Other Notable Works

Alvin Anthons was involved in various television commercials such as Digi, Twisties and Sunsilk, which was aired across Malaysia. He also played the role of Tiger Woods in Nike's International Corporate Video. In addition to that, Alvin lends his voice to various radio commercials as a voice-over talent.

He was also invited to deejay on Selangor FM. He hosts the rush-hour morning show on Selangor FM (100.9FM) on a weekly basis. [16]

Following his passion for food, Anthons opened a restaurant specialising in authentic South-Indian banana leaf cuisine, called "Sri Suria Curry House". It all began with his travel to India where he embarked on a journey of food discovery. Upon returning home with his experiences, he worked alongside his mother to incorporate an extensive menu combining the best of Indian cuisine and his mothers hereditary recipes. The restaurant is located in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia and started its operations in April 2013.[17][15] Sri Suria Curry House has since received two nominations in the Time Out Kuala Lumpur Food Awards 2013 for the category of Best Indian Restaurant and Best Cheap Eats.[18] [19]

Alvin Anthons was named Best-Dressed Malaysian Man of the Month for August of 2020 by Gentleman's Code Magazine. [20]


Videography

The official music video for "Berdua" was filmed in Jakarta, Indonesia with the creative help & direction of Almer Lipasha under InHouseKreasi Productions. The music video stars Anthons as himself and Indonesian model, Vinsensia Rhessa Runtu as his muse.

Anthons was recently in Jakarta, Indonesia again, to film his second music video for his latest single, "Sally". This second music video is a sequel to "Berdua", which stars Anthons as himself once again alongside Indonesian model, Vinsensia Rhessa Runtu.

Scene from "Berdua"-The Official MTV

Discography

Debut Album : Alvin Anthons (2013)
  • Berdua
  • Sally
  • Suatu Hari Nanti
  • Cinta Kamu
  • Berdua Remix
  • Menjelang Hari Raya – (Acoustic Version)

Singles
  • Berdua (2011)
  • Sally (2013)
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References
  1. https://www.budiey.com/soo-wincci-artis-jemputan-di-the-nite-nite-show-with-alvin-anthons/ Soo Wincci Artis Jemputan di THE NITE NITE SHOW with Alvin Anthons, [www.budiey.com]
  2. https://www.asianentrepreneur.org/alvin-anthons-founder-of-mainstream-media-sri-suria-curry-house/ Alvin Anthons, Founder of Mainstream, Asian Entrepreneur
  3. http://www.hotfrog.com.my/Companies/MAINSTREAM-ENTERTAINMENT-M Mainstream Entertainment (M) Sdn Bhd, Hotfrog Malaysia
  4. http://www.malaysiacurrent.com/news/pr_20070525_mmw07_01.htm Fulltime Model is Miss Malaysia World 2007, malaysiacurrent.com, 26 May 2007
  5. https://www.alvinanthons.com/ Talk Show Host & Actor, AlvinAnthons.com
  6. https://www.asianentrepreneur.org/alvin-anthons-founder-of-mainstream-media-sri-suria-curry-house/ Alvin Anthons, Founder of Mainstream, Asian Entrepreneur
  7. https://varnam.my/culture/2020/25221/famous-emcee-alvin-anthons-is-now-hosting-the-nite-nite-show/ "Famous Emcee Alvin Anthons Is Now Hosting ‘The Nite Nite Show’", Varnam.my, varnam.my
  8. http://www.murai.com.my/article/default.asp?article_id=10187&c=1&s=1 Cinta Alvin Anthons Hanya Buat Komposer Ajai, Murai
  9. http://bitemymusic.com/sony-music-entertainment-malaysia-teams-up-with-vima/ Archived 9 September 2012 at the Wayback Machine "Sony Music Entertainment Malaysia Teams up with VIMA!", "bite my music
  10. http://bitemymusic.com/best-music-video-alvin-anthons/ Archived 7 December 2012 at the Wayback Machine Best Music Video : Alvin Anthons, bite my music
  11. http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2012/10/1/central/12094538 Celebrities dash through hypermarket to win vouchers for chosen charities, TheStar.com.my
  12. http://www.ibiza-voice.com/music/artist/Syko_G Archived 11 April 2013 at Archive.today Syko G, Ibiza-voice.com
  13. http://www.era.fm/Carta/Prebiu.aspx Archived 15 January 2013 at the Wayback Machine Carta Prebiu, Era FM
  14. http://www.budiey.com/alvin-anthons-lancar-muzik-video-lagu-sally/ Alvin Anthons Lancar Muzik Video Lagu Sally, [www.budiey.com]
  15. http://www.redcarpet.net.my/2013/06/alvin-anthons-sings-and-serves/ Archived 2 December 2013 at the Wayback Machine Alvin Anthons Sings and Serves, Red Carpet
  16. https://www.asianentrepreneur.org/alvin-anthons-founder-of-mainstream-media-sri-suria-curry-house/ Alvin Anthons, Founder of Mainstream, Asian Entrepreneur
  17. http://mstar.com.my/hiburan/cerita.asp?file=/2013/9/9/mstar_hiburan/20130908144033&sec=mstar_hiburan Archived 3 December 2013 at the Wayback Machine Alvin Anthons Buka Restoran Masakan India, mStar
  18. http://www.timeoutkl.com/foodawards Time Out Kuala Lumpur Food Awards 2013, Time Out
  19. http://www.timeoutkl.com/food/articles/Time-Out-KL-Food-Awards-2013-Winners-revealed Time Out Kuala Lumpur Food Awards 2013 Winners Revealed, Time Out
  20. https://www.instagram.com/p/CDbeot_h3qt/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Gentleman's Code Magazine

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