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The Philippines secured the top prize at the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia, with singer Carmelle Collado earning 211 points for her performance of Sobra-Sobra on November 14, 2026. According to The Manila Times, the entry collected 93 points from juries and 118 from the public vote while securing the maximum 12 points from five national juries including those of Bhutan, Bangladesh, South Korea, Laos and Cambodia. The 19-year-old from Bicol outperformed 10 other contestants in the Bangkok finale.
Host nation Thailand claimed second place with 170 points for the duo Mang and Daou performing Aroma, a romantic pop track, while Vietnam’s Tóc Tiên took third with 164 points for Em Tiên. Malaysia finished fourth with 152 points and Laos fifth on 139 points despite technical issues during the show, Eurovoix figures show. The results combined jury assessments and televotes from participating countries plus international viewers across 172 territories.
Carmelle rose to prominence after winning the Tawag ng Tanghalan School Showdown edition in 2025 and was chosen to represent the Philippines through a national selection process held on August 30, according to a Rappler report. She performed the high-energy dance-pop song composed by Nica del Rosario and Mat Olavides that celebrates women’s empowerment and topped both jury and fan votes. Speaking to Rappler, Carmelle said she wanted to be known as someone from the Philippines who is talented, hoping it would open doors for other talented Filipino artists to be recognized too.
The contest unfolded at the One Bangkok Forum and brought together entrants from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam. A Herald Sun dispatch described the lively atmosphere as contestants entered the stage on tuk-tuks waving national flags amid cheers from thousands of fans. Bulgarian artist Dara, fresh from her European Eurovision triumph earlier in 2026, delivered a guest performance.
Industry observers have noted the event as a significant expansion of the Eurovision brand into Asia following earlier unsuccessful attempts to launch a similar competition. According to Wikipedia’s compilation of participation details, this edition establishes a new chapter with the potential for annual editions. Organizers aimed to replicate the European format’s blend of music, spectacle and international voting.
Fan reactions highlighted the contest’s success in capturing the essence of the original event. One British expatriate in Thailand told the Herald Sun she was genuinely impressed with the vibe and the music. A Malaysian attendee expressed delight that the competition had finally arrived in Asia after a long wait.
