Press Release
Celebrities Shine at The Venetian Macao
for Asia Rainbow TV Awards
Integrated resort brings another star-studded awards show to Macao
(Macao, June 26, 2014) – The first Asian television awards show presented by mainland
China, the Asia Rainbow TV Awards, were held in Macao for the first time Thursday night,
hosted at The Venetian Theatre. With SONIQ as the exclusive title sponsor, and The
Venetian® Macao as special sponsor, the Asia Rainbow TV Awards – known as Asia's
version of Hollywood's Emmy Awards – is the first awards show for the television industry to
be held at The Venetian Macao.
Celebrities arriving on the red carpet for the awards show included actors Lee Li-Chun,
Hawick Lau and Jerry Lee, and actresses Tongshu Yang, Dandan Song and Guitian Sun.
Crowds of screaming fans clamoured to get a view of the famous faces as the glamorous
luminaries captured everyone’s attention with their star power. With nearly 400 nominees
hailing from 14 countries, 80 awards were given across 27 categories, including awards for
Best Actor/Actress, Best Scriptwriter, and Best Actor/Actress Comedy.
“Sands China brings the best of the best to Macao, so it is with great pleasure that we are
hosting Asia Rainbow TV Awards, an outlet for recognising Asia’s top television talent,” said
Olaf Gueldner, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Sands China Ltd. “Our
properties are the place to be for seeing the brightest stars, as our multi-tiered entertainment
strategy continues to cement Macao’s position as one of the region’s top entertainment
destinations for superstars events and to promote the city as a world centre of tourism and
leisure.”
The awards show was broadcast via 23 television stations to audiences across mainland
China, reaching an estimated audience of half a billion viewers. The Asia Rainbow TV
Awards was organised by Hong Kong Television Association and the TV Production
Committee of China Radio & TV Academy; supported by Macao Foundation, Guangzhou
Broadcasting Network, Guangzhou Broadcasting Network Group, and Guangzhou Jiwen
Entertainment Co., Ltd; co-organised by the Big City Television Alliance Operating
Committee of China; and promoted by the 23 participating major television stations.
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The Asia Rainbow TV Awards aims to honour outstanding television production and talent,
strengthen communication and cooperation in TV programme production among Asian
countries, promote the development of the Asian TV production industry, showcase
distinguished Asian TV programmes and accelerate its exposure to the international market.
The Venetian Macao has been the site of some of Asia’s most preeminent awards shows,
including the Asia-Pacific Film Festival, Huading Awards, IIFA Awards, China Music Awards
and Mnet Asian Music Awards – events which have brought to Macao some of Asia’s and
the world’s biggest and brightest stars, making the integrated resort the place to be to see
the stars.
Photo caption: Celebrities (from left to right) Maria Cordero, Hawick Lau, Pakho Chau and
Irene Wan arrive in red carpet style at The Venetian Theatre Thursday as The Venetian
Macao hosts the Asia Rainbow TV Awards, marking the first time Asia's version of the
Emmy Awards is held in Macao.
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Photo caption: Toh Hup Hock, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and
Executive Director of Sands China Ltd. arrives at the red carpet at The Venetian Theatre
Thursday for the Asia Rainbow TV Awards, marking the first time Asia's version of the Emmy
Awards is held in Macao.
Photo caption: Toh Hup Hock, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and
Executive Director of Sands China Ltd. presents the award for Best Supporting Actress to
Sun Gui-Tian at The Venetian Theatre Thursday during the Asia Rainbow TV Awards,
marking the first time Asia's version of the Emmy Awards is held in Macao.
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Entertainment at Sands China Ltd. Resorts
Sands China Ltd. has as a clear vision to establish Macao as Asia’s top entertainment destination.
The 15,000-seat Cotai Arena is the only venue in Asia ranked in Pollstar’s Top 100 Worldwide Arena
Venues based on ticket sales. It is the top entertainment destination in southern China, hosting the
world’s and the region’s biggest names in music, sports and awards shows. Superstars frequently
choose the venue as the starting point of their Asian tours.
The 1800-seat, multi-purpose Venetian Theatre is one of the most luxurious entertainment venues in
greater China. Featuring ushers in black-tie, champagne service, gourmet food and beverage items
and other unique, premium amenities, it offers an intimate, luxurious and exclusive venue experience.
The Venetian Theatre is playing a key role in bringing the best in international and Chinese
entertainment to Macao, with a luxury theatre experience like no other in the region.
The 650-seat Sands Theatre regularly features internationally-renowned singers, performers and
artists of the highest calibre. From traditional Chinese-costumed dancers to modern performances,
and from singing troupes to contemporary bands, everything from Western rock to Cantonese pop is
covered.
With an unbeatable diversity, the entertainment offering of Sands China Ltd. is ushering in a new era
of entertainment in Macao.
For information about upcoming shows and events, visit www.venetianmacao.com/entertainment.html.
About Cotai Strip Resorts Macao – Macao’s Integrated Resort City
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Sands China Ltd. is the leading developer, owner and operator of integrated resorts in Macao. The
befittingly named Cotai Strip Resorts Macao, situated on reclaimed land between the islands of
Coloane and Taipa, is the one destination that provides a stunning array of experiences at the heart of
Cotai. Cotai Strip Resorts Macao has transformed a gaming-centric day-trip market into an integrated
resort city and international hub for business and leisure travellers.
Pulsating with life, both night and day, Cotai Strip Resorts Macao features an expansive offering of
affordable luxury available nowhere else in Macao, with approximately 9,000 hotel rooms and suites,
international superstar live entertainment, duty-free shopping with 600 retailers offering an
unparalleled array of name brands, 1.3 million square feet (120,000 square metres) of meeting and
exhibition space for Asia’s leading conferences and exhibitions, gaming excitement, transportation
offerings and well over 100 dining options, including international restaurants, bars and lounges. Cotai
Strip Resorts Macao is a must-see destination providing every guest with an unforgettable experience
and unparalleled excitement.
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Comprised of The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel; The Plaza™ Macao, featuring the Four Seasons
Hotel Macao; and Sands® Cotai Central, featuring the world’s largest Conrad, Sheraton, and Holiday
Inn hotels, Cotai Strip Resorts Macao is where Asia’s ultimate destination is all within reach.
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