KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 23 -- Nine Akademi Fantasia (AF) winners have been unveiled as the first contestants for the 13th season of Gegar Vaganza, which will pit the reality show's champions against one another.

The lineup announced at Menara Ken TTDI yesterday comprises Vince Chong (AF1), Zahid Baharuddin (AF2), Mawi (AF3), Faizal Ramly (AF4), Mila Jirin (AF5), Stacy (AF6), Shahir (AF8), Faizul Sany (AF10) and Firman Bansir (AF11).

The remaining four of the 13 contestants will be announced at a later date.

Dubbed Gegar Vaganza Fantasia, the season is part of Astro's 30th anniversary celebrations.

"For the first time, the Gegar Vaganza stage will bring together champions who have made history on Akademi Fantasia," Astro vice-president of M...