LOS ANGELES, March 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — About February 27 2022, the Uplive WorldStage Grand Final broadcast on Uplive, the world’s largest independent live social entertainment platform with over 260 million registered users in over 150 countries. Global singing competition ended with 22-year-old Filipino artist Harley Dave Nino hailed as the champion of the year; a consecutive victory for The Philippines coming from an American cebuana singer championship, Zandy Storm in 2021.

Grammy and Emmy winner, Paula AbdulGrammy-nominated producer Willie Baker and ABS-CBN Music Director, jonathan manalo were among the judges of the 2nd Uplive WorldStage. Along with the cash prize, Nino will receive mentorship from Abdul and other international performing arts heavyweights, a recording contract and an opportunity to produce music with KDS One Studios which has given the world more than 300 million albums, including global superstars such as Christina Aguilera, Justin TimberlakeN’Sync and Usher.

“Uplive continues to empower talent around the world, allowing artists to pursue their dreams while reconnecting to their roots. The global reach and local relevance of Uplive WorldStage is made possible by our cutting-edge technology. We offer our users a seamless digital experience that enhances artistic expression and entertainment.” – Andy TianCEO of Asia Innovations Group.

Asia Innovations Group (AIG) is a leading live social enterprise with 520 million registered users spanning over 150 regions worldwide. It has built a comprehensive and diverse portfolio as it seeks to fulfill its mission to enrich the lives of people around the world through innovative and enjoyable live social products that foster meaningful human connection. AIG operates out of eighteen offices around the world that provide deep local market knowledge in all major emerging markets to augment the company’s cutting-edge technology and scalable global infrastructure. AIG’s portfolio includes leading apps such as Uplive, the global live video platform, CuteU and Lamour, the dominant dating apps in global emerging markets, as well as other live social apps based on voice and games.