[29th October, 2015]: The award-winning artist this week celebrates his signing of a deal with the Pan-Asian Film and Music Awards Academy (PAIFMA). The awards academy have recognised Abbas Hasan as one of the top Asian artists in the UK and are featuring him as one of the leading young artists to watch. He is now an official brand ambassador for the awards academy. Previously the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) too has named Abbas as one of the top Asian artists to watch and he won the Artist of the Year award last year. From number 1 hit singles to touring with the likes of Shahrukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra, Abbas Hasan even headlined at the Times of India Film Awards.
After jetting off to Hong Kong and Australia as part of being one of the new faces of international fashion brand Mastrioni, Abbas is set to return to London to release his highly awaited new single “Sweet Girl”. The international star seems to have no boundaries!
Abbas Hasan commented on the announcement: “It’s such an honour to be recognised by the Pan-Asian International Film and Music Awards academy. Of all the honours I’ve held over the past few years, it feels extra special to have the academy supporting my work and my releases, as my belief is that music and the arts are intended to bring people together and break boundaries. As an Asian artist this message rings true to everything that I do”.
ABOUT ABBAS HASAN
Named “the next big thing” by MTV India and HELLO! Magazine, Abbas Hasan is best known as the French heartthrob of the Asian music scene. Winner of this year’s prestigious “ARTIST OF THE YEAR” award in Canada, and named one of the Top 10 Asian artists to watch by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), Abbas Hasan is already making waves across continents.
From singing for the Mickey Mouse Club to being photographed at Elton John’s parties, the French pop sensation Abbas Hasan has already had quite a journey in the music world.
Born in Canada and raised in Paris, France, the young star has been causing a stir across the international stage and is also the brand ambassador for the New York based luxury watch and lifestyle company Nooka. After performing at Priyanka Chopra’s bollywood film premiere in London and doing an advert with Shahrukh Khan, Abbas Hasan caught the attention of the Times of India group. He was selected as the only international artist to perform at the Times of India Film Awards (TOIFA’s) in Vancouver, which was the largest Bollywood film awards show in history. Subsequently the multilingual star toured across Europe alongside Bollywood songstress Shreya Ghoshal, and his recent video “Away” starring Humaima Malick received international acclaim through press from India to Canada. The song is produced by his mentor Rishi Rich, best known for his work with artists including Jay Sean and Britney Spears.
Abbas is already rumoured to be working on further Bollywood related projects, after starring in a previous Indian film with a Filmfare award-winning director. After multiple chart-topping singles, a film career in the works and an ever growing global fan following, the press are already hailing Abbas Hasan as the next big thing, to which Abbas replies “it’s flattering and I think every artist has their own soul and their own journey. For me it’s all about creating art and taking on projects that inspire me.”
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