December 14 saw stars from Korea and across Asia come together for the 2023 Asian Artist Awards. While all the stars shined with their visuals and performances, one Filipina star made netizens LOL with her hilarious behavior, and it’s actress, comedian, and host, Melai Cantiveros.
Melai Cantiveros| @mrandmrsfrancisco/Instagram
As expected, Melai stunned on the red carpet in her beautifully dramatic pink and black dress.
Yet, along with looking stunning, Malei made sure to make netizens LOL, especially when she was interviewed by host IVE‘s Jang Wonyoung. At the start of her interview, Melai greeted all the fans in many languages.
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When asked how she felt about attending, Melai explained how much of an honor it was, even comparing it to feeling like a valedictorian.
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Wonyoung then asked if there were any stars that she wanted to meet.
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Melai got very excited, thanking the crowds for their support, that she almost forgot to answer the question. Yet, she quickly got back on track, explaining that one was none other than actor Kim Seon Ho.
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It seems that she might have caught a glimpse of Kim Seon Ho, and her reaction was truly iconic.
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She also mentioned NewJeans, adding how much her daughter loved them.
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When the clips were shared online, netizens couldn’t get enough of the interactions between Melai and Wonyoung, particularly how unserious and hilarious she was in front of a home crowd.
wonyoung: how do you feel about attending AAA?
melai: im honored, i feel like im the first honor
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA SIDE EYE MALALA KAY WONYOUNG
— ari (@ksywonu) December 14, 2023
MELAI AS THE FIRST HONOR AND VALEDICTORIAN OF THE ATTENDEES HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA #AsiaArtistAwards2023 pic.twitter.com/N8om8BZPUo
— 伦茨 ≷ busy with acads (@BicepNiChangbin) December 14, 2023
MAHAL KA NAMIN MELAI HAHAHAHAH pic.twitter.com/90XsDRSjOh
— pash (@hoshibug_) December 14, 2023
“attending to AAA is a very honor, i feel like i’m the first honor” HAHAHAHAHAHAHAA MELAI PLS #AAA2023inPH pic.twitter.com/sNNRRJbNNK
— shine (@chaehyunfied) December 14, 2023
If her interview wasn’t hilarious enough, fans in the arena caught the adorable moment Kim Seon Ho and NewJeans heard themselves get mentioned by the successful celebrity.
Seonho taking a glance at Melai after she mentioned that she wanted to meet Seonho and New Jeans 🫶🤍 pic.twitter.com/yzmi9qL8vP
— patch (ia) (@wiseonho) December 14, 2023
ph comedian actress melai said she wanted to meet newjeans and the girls’ reactions are so cute jdjfjff pic.twitter.com/lSHPaXz4u4
— el saw newjeans (@hannivocals) December 14, 2023
As always, bringing together some of the biggest stars always creates memorable AF moments to make netizens laugh.
