Philippines’ Carmelle wins first Eurovision contest in Asia

Carmelle Collado, a 19‑year‑old Filipino performer, took first place at the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia on Saturday night in Bangkok, the Guardian reported. Her pop‑rap entry, titled "Sobra‑Sobra," earned the victory for the Philippines in a competition that featured eleven participating countries.

The event, staged at the One Bangkok Forum, marked the first regional edition of the Eurovision brand to be held outside Europe, according to DW. The show ran for two and a half hours, including advertising, and concluded with Collado’s winning performance, which DW described as a tribute to Filipino women.

Both outlets noted that the contest attracted entries from across the region, highlighting the growing appeal of the Eurovision format in Asia. The win gives the Philippines its first title in the new Asian edition of the long‑running song competition.

Why it matters

The victory signals the Philippines' strong showing in the first Asian edition of a globally recognized music contest, expanding Eurovision's reach beyond Europe.

Key details

Location

Philippines · Asia

Reported by

The Guardian and DW

First reported

15 Nov 2026, 00:31 IST

Key names

Eurovision, Asia, Philippines’ Carmelle, Bangkok Carmelle Collado

Section

Entertainment

Sources

This is an independent summary. Read the full, original reporting from the publishers:

• The GuardianPhilippines’ Carmelle wins first Eurovision contest in Asia 15 Nov, 00:31
• DWPhilippines wins first Eurovision Song Contest Asia 15 Nov, 04:14

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