
What will you do differently this time around on the red carpet? When we’re able to have them talk about Asia on the red carpet, it’s a special treat for the audience in Asia.Ģ. I was able to ask Chrissy about her heritage and ask John if he can speak a little Thai. I didn’t expect them to stop by and talk to me. One of the memorable ones would be with John Legend and Chrissy Teigen. What was the most memorable moment you had at the 2015 Oscars red carpet? This is the second time you’ll be at the Oscars as HBO Asia’s social media correspondent. Utt Panichkul now works behind the camera, producing video content for a music app. I try to stay healthy both physically and mentally.” I also keep myself hydrated throughout the day. Speaking of looking good at the red carpet, the 44-year-old, who looks like he hasn’t aged a day since his MTV days, shares the secret to his youthful appearance: “I have a very young spirit, very vibrant. It’ll be something that conveys that we’re from Asia,” he says. I wanted to add some Asian element into it.

“I’m wearing Thai silk designed by a friend who specialises in suits and tuxedos in Thailand. Utt gives us an idea of what he’ll be wearing to the prestigious award ceremony. He adds he is most excited to speak to Meryl Streep, Oprah Winfrey and Gary Oldman. Utt has done his homework, having watched 90% of the films and acting performances nominated this year. The video interviews will be available on HBO Asia’s website and social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube). Come March 5, he’ll be hitting the Oscars red carpet and interviewing the who’s who of Hollywood as a social media correspondent for HBO Asia. I miss being in front of the camera,” he adds. I still host from time to time and take on short TV projects.

I have four hosts who work for me and I produce the shows on the app. I work behind the camera, producing video content,” Utt shares what he has been up to during a phone interview from Los Angeles with Star2. In the late 1990s and 2000s, tune into MTV Asia channel anytime of the day and chances are, you’ll find Utt Panichkul delivering the latest music news while captivating viewers with his boyish charms.īut ever since the Thai TV presenter left MTV in 2011 (after 14 years with the music channel), we’ve been seeing less and less of him on the small screen.
