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2026-11-14 · DW

Philippines wins first Eurovision Song Contest Asia

The Phillippines on Saturday became the first winner of the Asian version of the Eurovision Song Contest . Eleven countries, including South Korea , Malaysia and Vietnam, took part in the song contest in the Thai capital, Bangkok. However, major nations in the region such as China, Japan and India were absent from the event. 19-year-old Carmelle Collado's dance song "Sobra-Sobra" (Too Much) won the competition. The song, which features lyrics in both English and Tagalog, is an empowering tribute to Filipino women. The Philippines received 211 points in the competition, with Thailand in second place with 170 points. Vietnam placed third with 164 points, while Malaysia landed in fourth place on 152 points.

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