Season 6 of Akademi Fantasia would be eligible for those aged from 18 to 45 years old, the show continued to be criticised for choosing contestants whom were rejected from other reality TV shows. Furthermore, the selection of two female contestants in Season 6, Hairina Abdul Halim, a grandmother of two grandchildren, as well as Siti Norsaida Tarudin, the eldest sister of Siti Nurhaliza were said to be the most important element of the season which was aimed to draw audience's attention and further guarantee vast publicity to raise the show's rating. Sponsorship Since the introduction of the Akademi Fantasia, Hotlink has been closely associated with the branding of the show. Nevertheless, the eight instalment of the show witnessed the departure of Hotlink as the major sponsorship after seven consecutive years of sponsoring the show. The sponsorship was taken over by Cerebos with its branding of Brands, Innershine and the Generasi Hebat campaign. While in 2013, Samsung was the main sponsor for AF2013 with Kit Kat. Samsung left after one season while Kit Kat, together with D'Herbs and Felda Wellness have become main sponsor for AF 2014. Seasons Note:Akademi Fantasia in Season 13 (2016) Concert Week 2 (25 August 2016) have three elimination and Elimination student is Isa, Halmy, Rais. Note:Akademi Fantasia in Season 13 (2016) Concert Week 5 (18 September 2016) have three elimination in early concert and Elimination Student is Amy, Riana and Jasper International versions Indonesia: Akademi Fantasi Indosiar - has finished 5 seasons. The show return for the sixth instalment in 2013 after 7 years of hiatus. Season 1 was aired in December 2003, on Indosiar. Mexico: La Academia - Original Format has finished 14th season, in 2020. Thailand: Academy Fantasia - has finished airing its eighth season in September 2011, the ninth season will begin in June 2012. United States: La academia USA - The first season was aired on 20 November 2005. Singapore: Academy Fantasia - The first season was aired in 2012. Central America: La Academia Centroamérica - The first season was aired in 2013 in Guatemala. References External links Official Site Official Web Portal Akademi Fantasia 2003 Malaysian television series debuts 2016 Malaysian television series endings 2000s Malaysian television series 2010s Malaysian television series Astro Ria original programming