Filipino singer Carmelle wins first Eurovision Asia contest

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 17:31 · Archive

Filipino singer Carmelle has won the inaugural Eurovision Asia Song Contest in Bangkok with her performance of 'Sobra-Sobra'.

Filipino singer Carmelle won the inaugural Eurovision Asia Song Contest on Saturday in Bangkok, Thailand. She performed a fiery dance-pop rendition of 'Sobra-Sobra' to beat 10 other competitors in the grand finale. National juries in participating countries and viewers around the world voted together to decide the winner.

Thai duo Mang x Daou placed second with an energetic performance of 'Aroma', a romantic pop number. Vietnam's Tóc Tiên finished third with her upbeat and stylish stage presence during 'Em Tiên'. The contestants were introduced riding onto the stage aboard tuk-tuks whilst waving their national flags. Thousands of fans inside the city-center venue erupted in cheers as the performers made their entrance.

Bulgarian singer Dara, the winner of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest held earlier in Vienna, performed as a special guest with her song 'Bangaranga'.

How it is being reported

• Filipino singer Carmelle storms to victory in Eurovision Asia debut in BangkokFilipino singer Carmelle has won the first Asian edition of the Eurovision Song Contest with her fiery performance of “Sobra-Sobra.”.News4Jax · 14 Nov, 16:49
• Filipino singer Carmelle storms to victory in Eurovision Asia debut in BangkokFilipino singer Carmelle has won the first Asian edition of the Eurovision Song Contest with her fiery performance of “Sobra-Sobra.”.Clickorlando · 14 Nov, 16:49

In this story: Carmelle · Philippines · Bangkok · Thailand · Mang x Daou · Tóc Tiên · Vietnam · Dara

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