Carmelle of the Philippines sings into a microphone, flanked by dancers on stage
Carmelle Collado of the Philippines performing Sobra-Sobra during the grand final of the Eurovision song contest Asia in Bangkok, Thailand, 14 November 2026. Photograph: Rungroj Yongrit/EPA
Carmelle Collado of the Philippines performing Sobra-Sobra during the grand final of the Eurovision song contest Asia in Bangkok, Thailand, 14 November 2026. Photograph: Rungroj Yongrit/EPA
Philippines’ Carmelle wins first Eurovision contest in Asia

Filipino entry, pop and rap song Sobra-Sobra, takes 19-year-old to victory at grand final in Bangkok