Philippines wins inaugural Eurovision Asia Song Contest
Carmelle Allyza San Juan Collado is 19 years old. She won the first Eurovision Asia Song Contest in Bangkok. Her original song is called Sobra-Sobra.
Reported by ABC NewsAlso reported by The Guardian.
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This is Eurovision's first event in Asia. It shows the competition plans to reach audiences around the world. The goal is to grow beyond Europe.
In Australia. Eurovision Asia demonstrates the region's growing influence in international entertainment and opens pathways for Asian artists to gain global recognition.
Key facts
- Carmelle Allyza San Juan Collado
- Winner
- 19 years old
- Age
- 11
- Countries competing
- Bangkok
- Location
- The Philippines won the first Eurovision Asia Song Contest in Bangkok.
- Carmelle Allyza San Juan Collado is 19 years old.
- She took the crown with her original song Sobra-Sobra.
- She was the youngest contestant in the competition.
- She said the song was inspired by the strength of Philippine women.
- Eleven countries competed in the event.
- India, China and Japan did not compete.
- Collado was already known in the Philippines.
- She had won the Tawag ng Tanghalan singing competition.
- She also appeared on Pinoy Big Brother.
