CARMELLE Wins First Eurovision Asia Contest

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CARMELLE won the first Eurovision Song Contest Asia for the Philippines with “Sobra-Sobra.” She earned 211 points and led both the jury and public votes.

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CARMELLE represented the Philippines.
Her winning song was “Sobra-Sobra.”
She received 211 points overall.
She led both voting categories.
The final took place in Bangkok on November 14, 2026.

The Philippines’ CARMELLE won the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia, taking the title with “Sobra-Sobra” at the Grand Final in Bangkok on November 14, 2026.

The contest’s official results show that she earned 211 points, leading both the professional jury vote and the public vote.

She received 93 jury points and 118 audience points. Thailand finished second with 169 points, followed by Vietnam with 165.

A performance centered on women’s confidence

“Sobra-Sobra” was written by Mat Olavides and Nica del Rosario.

According to ABS-CBN’s announcement, the song celebrates women’s strength, confidence, and self-worth. CARMELLE’s performance combined singing, rapping, and choreography, with references to notable Filipino women appearing onstage.

The song’s message challenges the idea that a woman should make herself smaller to fit another person’s expectations.

Eleven countries in the first edition

The inaugural contest brought together performers from 11 countries at One Bangkok Forum.

Malaysia and Laos completed the top five behind the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.

The result combined national jury scores with audience voting. The organizers said votes came from 183 countries and territories, extending participation beyond the competing nations.

A new international milestone

ABS-CBN and Star Music supported CARMELLE’s participation, with ABS-CBN also serving as the contest’s Philippine broadcast partner.

The victory gives the Philippines the first championship in the Asian edition of the long-running Eurovision format.

It also introduces “Sobra-Sobra” to a wider audience through a performance built around Filipino talent and a message of women’s empowerment.

Reader Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the first Eurovision Song Contest Asia?

CARMELLE from the Philippines.

What song did she perform?

“Sobra-Sobra.”

How many points did she receive?

211: 93 from juries and 118 from the audience.

Which countries placed second and third?

Thailand and Vietnam, respectively.

Who wrote the winning song?

Mat Olavides and Nica del Rosario, according to ABS-CBN.

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