Malaysian composer Joy Ngiaw wins at the 4th Children’s & Family Emmy Awards for her work on Apple TV+’s WondLa
MALAYSIA has a new name to celebrate on the world stage. Composer Joy Ngiaw has become the first Malaysian to win an Emmy Award, taking home the Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for an Animated Program accolade at the 4th Children’s & Family Emmy Awards, held recently in New York City.
The win recognises Ngiaw’s musical work on WondLa, a sci-fi adventure animated series currently airing its second season on Apple TV+. The show has drawn a strong global following, and Ngiaw’s sweeping, imaginative score has been widely praised as one of its standout elements.
Speaking on what the recognition means to her, Ngiaw expressed hope that her achievement would resonate beyond the awards stage. “This win is deeply meaningful, and I hope it will serve as a catalyst for more artistically inclined young people from Malaysia and Southeast Asia to pursue their dreams in the arts,” she said.
