The Philippines announced as winner of inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia
The Philippines announced as winner of inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia

A Filipino teenager has won the first ever Eurovision Song Contest Asia with a song backing women's empowerment.

Carmelle Collado, 19, took the title in Bangkok in a smaller version of the famous European extravaganza – which featured 11 acts.

Eurovision bosses launched the competition earlier this year aiming to "evolve Eurovision together with Asia".

Eurovision previously tried to expand internationally with the American Song Contest, however, it only lasted one year amid poor viewing figures.