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

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/philippines-crowned-first-eurovision-asia-winners-as-carmelle-triumphs-with-sobra-sobra/
- Published: 2026-11-15T09:35:03+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-15T10:20:52+00:00
- Original publisher: NME
- Original article: https://www.nme.com/news/music/philippines-crowned-first-eurovision-asia-winners-as-carmelle-triumphs-with-sobra-sobra-3975977
- Topics: Asia, Elections, Entertainment, Music, Politics, World

## Key points

- Carmelle and the Philippines won the first Eurovision Asia.
- ‘Sobra-Sobra’ received 211 points from juries and the public.
- Carmelle will perform at Eurovision 2027 but not compete.

## Summary

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.

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