Artista Academy is a Philippine talent and reality show aired over the TV5 network, premiered on July 30, 2012. Hosted by Cesar Montano and Marvin Agustin in cooperation with the Asian Academy of Television Arts, the show aims to find new talented actors and actresses, with ₱20 million worth of prizes and an artist management contract at stake. The show had its onetime Grand Audition at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on June 19, 2012 for all aspirants between 16 to 22 years old.
Each of the 16 aspirants will undergo training at the AATA as special scholars. Noted experts from the Philippine entertainment industry and veteran artists will tutor the candidates.
