Summary
Carmelle Collado of the Philippines won the first Eurovision Song Contest Asia in Bangkok with her song “Sobra-Sobra.” She scored 211 points, finishing 41 points ahead of host country Thailand, and topped both the national jury and public vote.Key Facts
- Eleven countries competed at the contest in Bangkok.
- Carmelle is a 19-year-old singer who performs under the name Carmelle.
- “Sobra-Sobra” combines pop and rap with traditional Philippine instruments and uses Tagalog and English.
- The contest result was split equally between votes from national juries and viewers.
- Vietnam finished third, and Laos’s Thinla finished fifth.
- Carmelle will receive a trophy and perform at Eurovision 2027 in Burgas.
- Organizers said the right to host future editions will not automatically go to the winner.
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