Philippines’ Carmelle wins first Eurovision contest in Asia
Carmelle Collado from the Philippines won the inaugural Eurovision Asia song contest held in Bangkok. The 19-year-old singer secured victory with her pop-rap track 'Sobra-Sobra', which highlights female empowerment.
Why it matters
This marks the first time the Eurovision format has been successfully expanded to a regional edition outside of Europe, signaling a shift in global cultural media reach.
Carmelle Collado of the Philippines performing Sobra-Sobra during the grand final of the Eurovision song contest Asia in Bangkok, Thailand, 14 November 2026. Carmelle Collado of the Philippines performing Sobra-Sobra during the grand final of the Eurovision song contest Asia in Bangkok, Thailand, 14 November 2026. Eurovision Philippines’ Carmelle wins first Eurovision contest in Asia Filipino entry, pop and rap song Sobra-Sobra, takes 19-year-old to victory at grand final in Bangkok
Prefer the Guardian on Google Carmelle Collado has won the first Eurovision song contest Asia, taking the Philippines’ entry, Sobra-Sobra , to victory in Bangkok on Saturday night, at the first regional edition of the contest to be staged outside Europe.
Eleven countries competed at the One Bangkok Forum in central Bangkok, and the show ran for two and a half hours including advertising.
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