With the big day tomorrow, UrbanWire weighs how will MTV Asia Awards 2008 co-hosts Jared Leto and Karen Mok fare.

 

Jared Leto – The rocker turned host

Quick Bio: Born in Louisiana, this 36 year old proves to still be hot-stuff with his punk-rock image and a trail of screaming fans in tow. Actor since 1992, he was most famous for his role in Requiem for a Dream. He also performs with his brother, Shannon Leto, as alternative rock band 30 seconds to Mars.

Previously hosted: Presented at the MTV Video Music Awards 2006, and the MTV Europe Music Awards 2005

Hosting Abilities:
Personality: 8/10 – Edgy
Charisma: 10/10 – Commanding

Quoting Jared: “I’ve always had a very strong interest in Asian culture; it always struck a deep chord in me.” – Jared-Leto.org


Karen Mok – The actress turned host

Quick Bio: Born as Karen Joy Morris in Hong Kong, this Eurasian actress cum singer turns 38 this year. She speaks English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Italian and French! Her prominent roles include Around the World in 80 days and Shaolin Soccer.  

Previously hosted: Presented atthe 8th Shanghai International Film Festival

Hosting Abilities:
Personality: 5/10 – Mild
Charisma: 7/10 – Warm
 
Quoting Karen: “I’m really excited to have the opportunity to host this year’s MTV Asia Awards and to celebrate the spirit and power of music with MTV and artists from around the world.” – MTV Asia Awards News     

 

 

 

 

Jared + Karen = <3?
Akin to The Hoosiers’ Worried about Ray, we can’t help but sing along and say “Truth be told, the truth be told, I’m worried about what the future holds, the future holds, I’m seriously worried about…” Jared and Karen!       

Let’s face it; the pairing was quite peculiar at first sight.

While you fall back into a comfy sofa and await the initial shock at the news of the pairing to wear off, UrbanWire reassures you that we will keep you updated with the latest news as we report straight from the MTV Asia Awards in Genting, Malaysia.

In the meantime, leave a comment and share with us who you would like to see as the next MTV Asia Awards co-hosts.
 
Catch all the latest news on the MTV Asia Awards 2008 on UrbanWire. This article is part of UrbanWire’s August CELEBRATION! Edition.