Philippines crowned first Eurovision Asia winners as Carmelle triumphs with ‘Sobra-Sobra’

The Philippines won the inaugural Eurovision Asia, with 19-year-old Carmelle Collado taking the title for ‘Sobra-Sobra’. The contest brought 11 countries together in Bangkok, marking the launch of a long-discussed regional spin-off and giving Carmelle a prominent platform for Filipino music.

Carmelle scored 211 points, topping both the jury and public votes, and finished 41 points ahead of Thailand’s MANG x DAOU. Vietnam’s Tóc Tiên came third, followed by Malaysia and Laos. ‘Sobra-Sobra’, meaning ‘Too Much’, blends dance-pop and rap with traditional Filipino instruments and celebrates women’s empowerment; Carmelle said it was a tribute to Filipino women. She is set to perform at Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria but will not compete there.