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Carmelle takes inaugural Eurovision Asia title for the Philippines
Carmelle Collado, performing as Carmelle, won the first Eurovision Song Contest Asia in Bangkok on Saturday, giving the Philippines the inaugural regional title. Her victory matters as the contest’s first edition outside Europe, and she said her song was a tribute to Filipino women and their independence.
Her pop and rap entry, “Sobra-Sobra”, blends Tagalog and English with traditional instruments kubing and kulintang. Carmelle scored 211 points, 41 ahead of host country Thailand, while Vietnam placed third; she received the most votes from both juries and the public. Eleven countries competed, and Carmelle will perform at Eurovision 2027 in Burgas.
In short
- Carmelle won the inaugural Eurovision Asia for the Philippines.
- “Sobra-Sobra” scored 211 points, 41 ahead of Thailand.
- The song celebrates strong, independent Filipinas.
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Originally published by The Guardian as “Philippines’ Carmelle wins first Eurovision contest in Asia”.