The first Eurovision Song Contest Asia took place in Bangkok, Thailand, on Saturday, 14 November 2026. The Philippines won, with Carmelle Collado becoming the competition’s first champion.
Carmelle, 19, won with “Sobra-Sobra” (Too Much), embedded below, a tribute to strong women. She finished first with 211 points.
Eleven countries took part in the debut edition. Thailand’s MANG x DAOU, who sang “Aroma,” won second place, while Vietnam’s Toc Tien came third.
The victory carries extra weight because the country is a newcomer. Carmelle was the first artist ever selected to represent the Philippines at the contest, having earned her place at a national selection night earlier this year.
Eurovision director Martin Green congratulated Carmelle and the Philippines, calling the win a historic achievement.
The contest brings the Eurovision format to Asia for the first time. A Filipino teenager now holds its first title, and the Philippines has a landmark moment in international pop music.
