MANILA – BINI, known as the “Nation’s Girl Group,” has been nominated for Best Asia Act at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMA), as announced by the music channel on Tuesday.
The eight-member group, famous for hits like “Pantropiko” and “Salamin, Salamin,” proudly represents the Philippines in the category. They are up against other nominees such as South Korea’s ILLIT, Indonesia’s Mahalini, Malaysia’s MASDO, and Japan’s Sakurazaka46.
The full list of nominees includes:
Best Song:
- Ariana Grande – “we can’t be friends (wait for your love)”
- Benson Boone – “Beautiful Things”
- Beyoncé – “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM”
- Billie Eilish – “BIRDS OF A FEATHER”
- Chappell Roan – “Good Luck, Babe!”
- Sabrina Carpenter – “Espresso”
Best Video:
- Ariana Grande – “we can’t be friends (wait for your love)”
- Charli XCX – “360”
- Eminem – “Houdini”
- Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”
- LISA ft. Rosalía – “NEW WOMAN”
- Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight”
Best Artist:
- Beyoncé
- Billie Eilish
- Post Malone
- RAYE
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Taylor Swift
Best Collaboration:
- Charli XCX & Billie Eilish – “Guess featuring Billie Eilish”
- Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar – “Like That”
- Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – “Die With A Smile”
- LISA ft. Rosalía – “NEW WOMAN”
- Peso Pluma & Anitta – “BELLAKEO”
- Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – “Fortnight”
Best New:
- Ayra Starr
- Benson Boone
- Chappell Roan
- LE SSERAFIM
- Teddy Swims
- The Last Dinner Party
- Tyla
Best Pop:
- Ariana Grande
- Billie Eilish
- Camila Cabello
- Charli XCX
- Dua Lipa
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Taylor Swift
Best Asia Act:
- BINI
- ILLIT
- Mahalini
- MASDO
- Sakurazaka46
Voting for the EMA began on Tuesday and will continue until November 6. Fans can cast their votes across different categories. The awards ceremony is set to take place on November 10 at Co-op Live in Manchester, England.