Miley Cyrus Wins Kids Choice Awards
Miley Cyrus burst into tears at Nickelodeon’s 22nd Annual Kids’ Choice Awards.
The “Hannah Montana” star was overcome with emotion when she beat Beyonce Knowles, Alicia Keys and Rihanna to be named Favorite Female Singer at the ceremony, which was held at the University of California, Los Angeles’ Pauley Pavilion on Saturday (March 28, 2009).
Praising the fans who vote for the winners, she said: “I really thought I was going to lose, so thank you guys.”
“I’m so excited. I know this isn’t like the Oscars, but it’s still amazing because unlike any other awards show, it’s all because of you guys.”
“High School Musical 3: Senior Year” star Vanessa Hudgens picked up the Favorite Female Actress accolade, while the film was voted Favorite Movie.
Zac Efron took to the stage to accept the film’s award, saying: “Lately, a lot of people have been taking credit for bringing back the musical.”
“The truth is, we’ve known who’s been responsible for bringing back the musical all along. It was you guys!”
Just as important as the winners were those who got covered in green slime while on the stage, with Favorite Male Singer Jesse McCartney and presenters Sandra Bullock and Hugh Jackman getting gunged this year.
Other winners included Will Smith who was named Favorite Male Actor, the Jonas Brothers who won Favorite Group and Beyonce’s “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)” which was voted Favorite Song.
Jack Black thrilled the audience by picking up the Favorite Voice gong – for his part as Po in animated movie “Kung Fu Panda” – in a motorcycle sidecar.
Leonardo DiCaprio was handed the first ever Big Green Help Award for his environmental work by Cameron Diaz.
He said: “Do you like this planet that we live on? Is this an awesome place to live or what? Well, it’s the only place we’ve got.”
“We need all of you, the next generation, to take action. In fact, I bet someone watching this very show tonight will be a part of the solution to global warming.”
The awards are decided by viewers of children’s TV network Nickelodeon, with a record 90 million votes being cast.
Nickelodeon’s 22nd Annual Kids’ Choice Awards winners:
Favorite Movie – “High School Musical 3: Senior Year”
Favorite Male Movie Star – Will Smith, “Hancock”
Favorite Female Movie Star – Vanessa Hudgens, “High School Musical 3: Senior Year”
Favorite Animated Movie – “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa”
Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie – Jack Black, as Po, “Kung Fu Panda”
Favorite Song – “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)”, Beyonce
Favorite Male Singer – Jesse McCartney
Favorite Female Singer – Miley Cyrus
Favorite Music Group – Jonas Brothers
Favorite TV Show – “iCarly”
Favorite Reality Show – “American Idol”
Favorite Television Actor – Dylan Sprouse, “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody”
Favorite Television Actress – Selena Gomez, “Wizards of Waverly Place”
Favorite Cartoon – “SpongeBob SquarePants”
Favorite Male Athlete – Peyton Manning
Favorite Female Athlete – Candace Parker
Favorite Video Game – “Guitar Hero World Tour”
Favorite Book – “Twilight” series