nuNov 15, 2026, 05:39

Philippines win first edition of Eurovision Asia

The Philippines won the first-ever Asian Eurovision Song Contest in Bangkok with a performance by Carmelle, who received 211 total points. Following this victory, the singer is scheduled to appear at the upcoming European Eurovision event in Bulgaria.

The Philippines have secured victory in the inaugural edition of the Asian Eurovision Song Contest held in Bangkok. Represented by the young performer Carmelle, who sang a song centered on women's emancipation, the country achieved a total score of 211 points. This score was comprised of 93 points from national juries and 118 points from public voting. Host nation Thailand placed second with 170 points, while Vietnam secured third place with 164 points. As part of her prize, Carmelle is set to perform at next year's European Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria, with the award presented to her by previous winner Dara.

While organizers express enthusiasm about the event, the future of an annual Asian competition remains uncertain. The Bangkok arena did not sell out, and a significant portion of the audience consisted of international fans rather than local residents. Questions persist regarding the long-term commitment of regional broadcasters to fund and expand the contest across more Asian nations in the coming years.

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Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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