The 8TV Quickie
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The 8TV Quickie is a 15-minute variety show that airs every night at 11.30pm, except for Wednesdays and Sundays at 12.00 midnight, on 8TV
.
The current hosts are Prem Shanker, Zher Peen, Ryan Matjeraie, Julie Woon, Megan Tan, Adam Zain and Naqib Shamsuri.
started its transmission at 9.30pm. Its original timeslot was 9.30pm to 9.45pm and then from 11.45pm to 12.00 midnight on weeknights. Weekends was from 10.30pm to 10.45pm and then from 11.45 pm to 12.00 midnight on weekends. In 2005, after more than a year on air, 8TV
shortened its two-part 15-minutes nightly timeslot to only a one-part 15-minutes nightly.
and Marion Caunter
. Soo Kui Jien
, better known as just Jien, left the show in February 2004, only after a month after it's launch. He was replaced with Adam Carruthers who began hosting the 8TV Quickie in March 2004.
In May 2006, Aishah Sinclair
became a regular replacement host for Marion Caunter
who became increasingly busy with 8TV's new reality show at the time, One In A Million
. In September 2006, Adam left the show with Aishah
and newcomer Keshminder Sadhu (Kesh) taking over as permanent hosts. Later that year, Marion Caunter
similarly announced her departure from the 8TV Quickie eventually landing herself a job as a VJ in Channel [V
]
In January 2007, the Quickie welcomed another new addition in former newscaster Edleen Ismail. However his residence on the show along with Kesh turned out to be "short lived" as both hosts announced their departures in February and April respectively. With that, Razif Hashim, joined the show in April of that year.
May 1st 2007 saw Belinda Chee of Teman join the Quickie family with Aishah and Razif announcing their departures from the show the following year. Aishah Sinclair
left to join ntv7
's Venus and Razif Hashim decided to further his studies in the UK. They were replaced by Phat Fabes and Rina Omar with Henry Golding eventually joining.
For the year 2009, Phat Fabes and Rina Omar signed off for the last time, with Fly FM
announcer Prem Shankar and newcomer Zher Peen taking over the reigns. Hunny Madu
, also of Fly FM, joined the crew soon after.
8TV (Malaysia)
8TV is a private Malaysian Chinese television station, previously known as MetroVision Channel 8. Metrovision closed on 1 November 1999. 8TV was officially launched on Thursday, 8 January 2004 as 8TV after being acquired by Media Prima Berhad....
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The current hosts are Prem Shanker, Zher Peen, Ryan Matjeraie, Julie Woon, Megan Tan, Adam Zain and Naqib Shamsuri.
History
The 8TV Quickie premiered on January 8, 2004, the first day 8TV8TV (Malaysia)
8TV is a private Malaysian Chinese television station, previously known as MetroVision Channel 8. Metrovision closed on 1 November 1999. 8TV was officially launched on Thursday, 8 January 2004 as 8TV after being acquired by Media Prima Berhad....
started its transmission at 9.30pm. Its original timeslot was 9.30pm to 9.45pm and then from 11.45pm to 12.00 midnight on weeknights. Weekends was from 10.30pm to 10.45pm and then from 11.45 pm to 12.00 midnight on weekends. In 2005, after more than a year on air, 8TV
8TV (Malaysia)
8TV is a private Malaysian Chinese television station, previously known as MetroVision Channel 8. Metrovision closed on 1 November 1999. 8TV was officially launched on Thursday, 8 January 2004 as 8TV after being acquired by Media Prima Berhad....
shortened its two-part 15-minutes nightly timeslot to only a one-part 15-minutes nightly.
Hosts
Originally, the hosts were Soo Kui JienSoo Kui Jien
Soo Kui Jien, , is a Malaysian television personality.- Biography :Better known as Handsome Jien, Jien got his big break when he became a host on the Disney Channel in 1997. He has worked as an emcee and host on television in Hong Kong, Manila, Singapore and Malaysia. At 5' 9", he has also acted in...
and Marion Caunter
Marion Caunter
Marion Rose Caunter Abdullah is a Malaysian video jockey,events MC and television personality, of Chinese/English descent. She is married to S M Nasarudin SM Nasimuddin, chairman of Naza Group of Companies....
. Soo Kui Jien
Soo Kui Jien
Soo Kui Jien, , is a Malaysian television personality.- Biography :Better known as Handsome Jien, Jien got his big break when he became a host on the Disney Channel in 1997. He has worked as an emcee and host on television in Hong Kong, Manila, Singapore and Malaysia. At 5' 9", he has also acted in...
, better known as just Jien, left the show in February 2004, only after a month after it's launch. He was replaced with Adam Carruthers who began hosting the 8TV Quickie in March 2004.
In May 2006, Aishah Sinclair
Aishah Sinclair
Aishah Jennifer Mohamed Sinclair is an actress and television host from Malaysia. Currently she is the face of product Olay Total Effect and the spokesperson for Yayasan Anak Warisan Alam , a Malaysian non-profit organization established to instill a love of the environment in youths.-About...
became a regular replacement host for Marion Caunter
Marion Caunter
Marion Rose Caunter Abdullah is a Malaysian video jockey,events MC and television personality, of Chinese/English descent. She is married to S M Nasarudin SM Nasimuddin, chairman of Naza Group of Companies....
who became increasingly busy with 8TV's new reality show at the time, One In A Million
One in a Million (TV series)
One in a Million is a Malaysian reality-competition show. It is the first reality singing competition to offer a RM 1 million prize to the winner...
. In September 2006, Adam left the show with Aishah
Aishah Sinclair
Aishah Jennifer Mohamed Sinclair is an actress and television host from Malaysia. Currently she is the face of product Olay Total Effect and the spokesperson for Yayasan Anak Warisan Alam , a Malaysian non-profit organization established to instill a love of the environment in youths.-About...
and newcomer Keshminder Sadhu (Kesh) taking over as permanent hosts. Later that year, Marion Caunter
Marion Caunter
Marion Rose Caunter Abdullah is a Malaysian video jockey,events MC and television personality, of Chinese/English descent. She is married to S M Nasarudin SM Nasimuddin, chairman of Naza Group of Companies....
similarly announced her departure from the 8TV Quickie eventually landing herself a job as a VJ in Channel [V
Channel V
Channel [V] is the brand name for multiple international music television networks owned by STAR TV and Fox International Channels, fully owned subsidiaries of News Corporation.-Channel [V] International:...
]
In January 2007, the Quickie welcomed another new addition in former newscaster Edleen Ismail. However his residence on the show along with Kesh turned out to be "short lived" as both hosts announced their departures in February and April respectively. With that, Razif Hashim, joined the show in April of that year.
May 1st 2007 saw Belinda Chee of Teman join the Quickie family with Aishah and Razif announcing their departures from the show the following year. Aishah Sinclair
Aishah Sinclair
Aishah Jennifer Mohamed Sinclair is an actress and television host from Malaysia. Currently she is the face of product Olay Total Effect and the spokesperson for Yayasan Anak Warisan Alam , a Malaysian non-profit organization established to instill a love of the environment in youths.-About...
left to join ntv7
Ntv7
Natseven TV Sdn Bhd or better known as ntv7 is a terrestrial television channel in Malaysia. It was launched nationwide on 7 April 1998 and was the country's third private free-to-air TV station after TV3 and Astro. Its mission is to promote a happier and more enlightened Malaysia...
's Venus and Razif Hashim decided to further his studies in the UK. They were replaced by Phat Fabes and Rina Omar with Henry Golding eventually joining.
For the year 2009, Phat Fabes and Rina Omar signed off for the last time, with Fly FM
Fly FM
Fly FM is a private radio station in Malaysia owned by Media Prima Berhad. It was launched on October 3, 2005 and targets listeners aged between fifteen and thirty years old. Fly FM is the second most popular English radio station in Malaysia, besides being the fastest growing radio station in the...
announcer Prem Shankar and newcomer Zher Peen taking over the reigns. Hunny Madu
Hunny Madu
Hani Farhana binti Mohd Hatim or commercially known as Hunny Madu is a radio deejay, TV host, actress, singer and songwriter from Malaysia.-External links:*...
, also of Fly FM, joined the crew soon after.
Current
- Prem Shanker
- Zher Peen
- Julie Woon
- Megan Tan
- Naqib Shamsuri
- Ryan Matjeraie
- Adam Zain
Former Hosts
- Soo Kui JienSoo Kui JienSoo Kui Jien, , is a Malaysian television personality.- Biography :Better known as Handsome Jien, Jien got his big break when he became a host on the Disney Channel in 1997. He has worked as an emcee and host on television in Hong Kong, Manila, Singapore and Malaysia. At 5' 9", he has also acted in...
- Marion CaunterMarion CaunterMarion Rose Caunter Abdullah is a Malaysian video jockey,events MC and television personality, of Chinese/English descent. She is married to S M Nasarudin SM Nasimuddin, chairman of Naza Group of Companies....
- Adam Carruthers
- Aishah SinclairAishah SinclairAishah Jennifer Mohamed Sinclair is an actress and television host from Malaysia. Currently she is the face of product Olay Total Effect and the spokesperson for Yayasan Anak Warisan Alam , a Malaysian non-profit organization established to instill a love of the environment in youths.-About...
- Keshminder Sadhu
- Edleen Ismail
- Razif Hashim
- Belinda Chee
- Phat Fabes
- Rina Omar
- Henry Golding
- Hunny MaduHunny MaduHani Farhana binti Mohd Hatim or commercially known as Hunny Madu is a radio deejay, TV host, actress, singer and songwriter from Malaysia.-External links:*...