jose marie viceral@vicegandako
The Philippines won!!! Carmelle won!!! The first ever Eurovision Asia!!!!! Congratulations!!!!
Philippines' Carmelle Collado Wins First Eurovision Asia with 'Sobra-Sobra'
At the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia on November 14, 2026, in Bangkok, Thailand, Carmelle topped 10 other acts with 211 points for her empowering anthem celebrating women's strength. Thailand's MANG x DAOU took second with 170 points, and Vietnam's Tóc Tiên earned third at 164. Filipino fans cheered wildly online, while Carmelle shared her love for them; as the first winner, she gets to perform as a guest at Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria.