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Philippines crowned first Eurovision Asia winners as Carmelle triumphs with ‘Sobra-Sobra’

The 19-year-old singer topped both the jury and public votes at the inaugural contest in Bangkok The post Philippines crowned first Eurovision Asia winners as Carmelle triumphs with ‘Sobra-Sobra’ appeared first on NME .

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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 Carmelle Collado has won the first Eurovision song contest Asia, taking the Philippines’ entry, Sobra-Sobra , to victory in Bangkok on Saturday night, at the first regional edition of the contest to be staged outside Europe. Eleven countries competed at the One Bangkok Forum in central Bangkok, and the show ran for two and a half hours including advertising. Continue reading...

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Filipino Singer Carmelle Storms to Victory in Eurovision Asia Debut in Bangkok

The 19-year-old said her winning song celebrated female empowerment and was intended as "a tribute to all Filipino women."

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Mesh masks, Nana’s lampshade and the other Beck: what to watch for at Eurovision Asia

The first ever Eurovision Asia song contest takes place in Thailand on Saturday, and it won’t disappoint those hoping for some bizarre acts The first ever Eurovision Asia is being held in Thailand on Saturday. The event is a more compact affair than the European version has become, and with only 11 countries competing, it isn’t a straightforward cultural import. None of the entrants have gone near wacky Eurovision vibes such as having a singing turkey or banana-eating wolves . Restrictive attitudes to homosexuality in some of the countries where the show will be broadcast have also tempered th

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Robyn says Eurovision is “just shit” now: “It really is embarrassing”

The Swedish pop star shared her thoughts on the competition during an appearance on Amy Poehler's ‘Good Hang’ podcast The post Robyn says Eurovision is “just shit” now: “It really is embarrassing” appeared first on NME .

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The bar singer, the K-pop veteran and the ‘railway track diva’: meet three Eurovision Asia 2026 hopefuls

For some, it’s their first big break, for others it’s a chance to secure their fame. But for all 11 acts, it’s an opportunity to be Asia’s first ever winner Eurovision is heading to Asia: here’s what to expect Next week the Eurovision juggernaut beloved by millions across Europe will arrive in Bangkok for its inaugural Asian edition, with organisers hoping for all the fanfare that the glitzy song contest usually brings. Countries are getting behind their acts, particularly on social media, but much of the region is still familiarising itself with the competition; there are no big fanbases like

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Eurovision is heading to Asia: here’s what to expect

The first foray into Asia for the song contest will see 11 countries vying for the trophy, but will it have the same feel as its European predecessor? The Eurovision song contest is being brought to Asia, with 11 countries competing in a single final in Bangkok on 14 November, in what organisers intend to be the first of many regional editions. So, which countries will be belting their hearts out? Will there still be tactical voting? Will the contest’s gloriously camp traditions survive the journey across to Asia? Here’s all you need to know. Continue reading...

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