And the winners are

Smiles and laughter lit up Moonstar Studio 8 as the You2Play Awards 2011 were presented to the worthy winners. 

Burin Boonvisut, Singto Numchok, Gene Kasidit, Punkorn “Dunk” Boonyachinda and sexy actress and model Angie Hastings acted as the emcees, announcing the winners of the 12 awards, which this year included two special prizes. 

The nod for Favourite Male Artist went to Burin, Palmy picked up Favourite Female Artist, Thaitanium was rewarded with Favourite Duo/Group while The Mousses won Favourite New Artist. The other awards went to Note The Star (Favourite Teen Pop Artist), Linkin Park (Favourite International Artist), CN Blue (Favourite Asian Artist), Tanachai “Pod” Ujjin’s “Jodmai Jak Khwam Ngao” (Favourite Music Video), “30 Kamlang Jaew”, (Favourite Film), Tony Rakkaen (Style Aware) Dome Pakorn Lump (Inspiration Award) and Season Five’s “Phood Mai Khid” (Most Played Song of the Year).

Tata Young received the first special award for Most Influential Artist while the second went to American post-hardcore band A Skylit Drive for Most Wanted Artist.

Providing the entertainment were Tattoo Colour who joined up with Dunk Punkorn and AF artists Frame, Namkhaeng and Papaeng, who performed with 123 Soul. Also up on stage and singing were Chin Chinawut, Olives, Funky Burger, Jui Juis and Toon; Chai Brandnew Sunset, Burin, Sqweez Animal, Namfon Bhakdi, G20, Candy Mafia, The Richman Toy, Polycat, 25 Hours, Lula, Thaitanium and Southside.

Other artists contributing to the ceremony included Room 39, The Yers, Ten To Twelve, Rose Sirinthip, Pijika, Bell Suphol, Buddha Bless, Laong Fong, Slot Machine and Etc.

The award announcements marked the second anniversary of the music, entertainment & lifestyle channel.