The Philippines wins Eurovision Asia 2026
Carmelle from the Philippines wins the very first Eurovision Song Contest Asia with the song "Sobra-Sobra"
Eurovision World
15 November 2026
One Night in Bangkok: The first Eurovision Asia took place today live from One Bangkok Forum in Thailand.
11 countries competed at this year's edition. And once all was said and done, Carmelle from the Philippines was declared the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 with the song "Sobra-Sobra".
Eurovision Asia 2026
Broadcast live from One Bangkok Forum in Thailand, this very first Eurovision Asia was hosted by Woody Milintachinda and Cindy Bishop.
Carmelle from Philippines was crowned the winner based on voting from national juries and the public in all 11 competing countries. Viewers from around the world could also vote for their favorite songs.
Carmelle
Carmelle Collado is a Filipino singer from Camarines Sur. She first reached a national audience in 2019, finishing second in the fourth season of The Voice Kids as a member of coach Bamboo's team.
In January 2025, she won the School Showdown edition of Tawag ng Tanghalan, performing a medley of Aretha Franklin songs in the final. Her prize included recording and management contracts with Star Music and Star Magic. She has also appeared on reality show Pinoy Big Brother.
CARMELLE from Philippines wins inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia in Bangkok
14 November 2026
- CARMELLE has won the first Eurovision Song Contest Asia with “Sobra-Sobra”, securing the first-ever Eurovision Song Contest Asia victory.
- Hosted at One Bangkok Forum, the spectacular inaugural Grand Final brought together artists from 11 countries, singing in 10 local languages and English, under the theme “United by Music”.
- CARMELLE received 211 points: topping both the jury and the public vote
- Viewers voted from 183 countries and territories, across the 11 participating countries and the Rest of the World.
The Philippines has won the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia, with CARMELLE claiming victory with “Sobra-Sobra” at the Grand Final held at One Bangkok Forum in the Thai capital on Saturday 14 November.
Bringing together artists from 11 countries, the first Asian edition of the Contest marked a new chapter in Eurovision’s 70-year history, celebrating the region’s diverse musical talent, languages and cultures.
First ever Eurovision Song Contest Asia winner
CARMELLE secured victory with 211 points, receiving 93 points from the professional juries in each participating country and 118 points from the public vote, topping both polls.
Finishing in second place was Thailand, represented by MANG x DAOU with “Aroma”, earning 170 points. Vietnam took third place with Tóc Tiên and “EM TIÊN”, receiving 164 points. Malaysia and Laos completed the top five.
The result combined the votes of 11 national juries with the audience vote, which counted for 50% of the result. A Rest of the World vote awarded a set of points equivalent to that of one participating country.
Votes were received from a total of 183 countries and territories - including the 11 taking part.
Asia celebrates music, unity and diversity
Martin Green CBE, Director of the Eurovision Song Contest, said: “Congratulations to CARMELLE and the Philippines on becoming the first-ever winners of Eurovision Song Contest Asia. What an historic achievement! This inaugural edition was a major milestone and brought together an extraordinary range of musical talent, cultures and creative voices from across the region. As we celebrate 70 years of the Eurovision Song Contest, seeing its spirit of unity through music take on a new life in Asia is a significant moment, and one we hope will inspire artists and audiences for years to come.”
Assaf Blecher, Executive Producer of Eurovision Song Contest Asia, said: “Bringing the first Eurovision Song Contest Asia to life in Bangkok has been an extraordinary journey. Tonight, we’ve seen 11 countries come together to celebrate the incredible diversity of music and talent across the region. I’m immensely proud of the artists, delegations and production teams who have worked tirelessly to make this first edition possible. Congratulations to CARMELLE and the Philippines on making history as our first-ever winners. This is just the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Eurovision in Asia.”
About the winning artist
CARMELLE first rose to prominence through a selection of televised singing competitions. From earning the first runner-up spot in The Voice Kids to winning Tawag ng Tanghalan and even joining Pinoy Big Brother, her following has skyrocketed to new heights in recent years.
"Sobra-Sobra" was written by Gianina Camille, "Nico" del Rosario, Mart Sam Emmanuel and "Mat" B. Olavides.
Bangaranga in Bangkok
Hosted by Thai TV stars Woody Milintachinda and Cindy Bishop, the Grand Final featured performances from all 11 competing countries, alongside a specially commissioned opening performance, “Bangkok Sounds and Senses”, celebrating the Host City’s contrasting rhythms and creative energy.
The evening also featured special guest performances from Thai superstar Jeff Satur and DARA, who won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest for Bulgaria earlier this year with “Bangaranga” and handed over the trophy to the first winner of Eurovision Song Contest Asia. Their appearances brought together contemporary Asian talent and Eurovision’s European heritage on one stage in Bangkok.
The inaugural Contest featured artists representing Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, Thailand and Vietnam, each bringing their own musical identity to the competition. It was aired in all the participating countries, on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel and by EBU Members KAN – Israel, SBS – Australia, TVP – Poland, and Sveriges Radio from Sweden.
The Grand Final of the first Eurovision Song Contest Asia, sponsored by ZOOP, was produced by Voxovation and Bangkok-based S20 Productions.