MANILA, PHILPPINES – Bigo Live, the premier global livestreaming platform, celebrated its sixth annual BIGO Awards Gala 2025, honoring over 200 top-tier creators from 40 countries at an event that lived up to its theme, Live Your Oasis. Held at the Marina Bay Sands Theatre in Singapore, the gala blended glamour and innovation, drawing over 1,000 in-person guests and captivating more than 140,000 viewers who tuned in live on Bigo Live.
This year’s gala was a vibrant tribute to the creators and communities who fuel the platform with positivity, talent, and creativity. “The BIGO Awards Gala shines a light on those who inspire, connect, and uplift through their content,” a Bigo Live spokesperson shared. “It’s a celebration of creativity, inclusivity, and the extraordinary connections that transcend digital boundaries.”
The Gala was co-hosted by Vernetta Lopez, veteran Singaporean actress and radio DJ, and Rishi Budhrani, renowned Singaporean actor, host and comedian. It was also exclusively livestreamed on Bigo Live to over 140,000 viewers globally.
Philippine creators took center stage with CHA (Bigo ID: gonggcha), Jᴀɴɴɪɴᴇ (Bigo ID: ninjajannine), and iKᗩᑎG (Bigo ID: ikangmo) ranking in the top three for the Regional Awards. Leading family groups such as The Daniels (Fam ID: 77733) and PRIME (Fam ID: 15030) also earned recognition for their content.
Fans and viewers played a vital role, engaging through live voting on Bigo Live to determine standout awards like Most Popular Broadcaster of the Year, Most Popular Family of the Year, and Gala Star. The interactive format reinforced the event’s celebration of community and collaboration, bridging the online and offline worlds.
With the global creator economy projected to soar to $480 billion by 2027, Bigo Live continues to lead as a platform that champions meaningful connections, safe spaces, and creativity without limits. In the Philippines, the platform has become a hub for campaigns that drive inclusivity and positive change, including the Transgender Talent Show and Bigo Voice Music Fest.
Bigo Live’s commitment to innovation and creator empowerment ensures its users—now numbering over 500 million across 150 countries—have the tools and opportunities to make an impact locally and globally.
About Bigo Live
Bigo Live is a global leader in livestreaming, offering users a platform to share talents, life moments, and connections with audiences worldwide. Since its launch in 2016, the platform has become a cornerstone of the livestreaming industry, fostering positivity, inclusivity, and creativity.
