Eurovision Asia live: Inaugural competition under way as world's biggest song contest heads to Bangkok
The inaugural Eurovision Asia song contest took place in Bangkok, with the Philippines emerging as the favorite among fans. Attendees praised the high production value and the cultural diversity of the performances.
Why it matters
The successful launch of an Asian version of the long-running European contest signals the expansion of global entertainment franchises into new regional markets.
Left to right: Michael Peters, Scarlett Massie and Zelie Pereira
I've been speaking to fans who travelled from the UK to catch this inaugural event in Bangkok.
For them, the result was especially satisfying, as the Philippines had been a favourite from the very beginning.
"They were my favourites from the start, so I'm very happy," Zelie Pereira from Scotland said.
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