jose marie viceral@vicegandako
The Philippines won!!! Carmelle won!!! The first ever Eurovision Asia!!!!! Congratulations!!!!
19-Year-Old Carmelle Collado Wins Inaugural Eurovision Asia for Philippines
The first Eurovision Song Contest Asia took place at One Bangkok Forum in Thailand, featuring 11 countries blending pop, rap, and traditional sounds. Carmelle's high-energy track “Sobra-Sobra,” mixing Tagalog, English, rap, and Philippine instruments as a tribute to Filipino women, earned her 211 points to top both jury and public votes ahead of Thailand's MANG x DAOU. Filipino fans erupted in pride online with posts like “TATAK PINOY!!!,” while Thai supporters showed grace, and she'll perform as a guest at Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria.