The Philippines won the first edition of the Eurovision Song Contest Asia, held in Bangkok. The winner was 19-year-old Filipino singer Carmelle, who earned a total of 211 points with her song „Sobra-Sobra“. Spiegel.de ↗
Performers from 11 Asian countries took part in the competition. The result was decided by both juries and viewers. Carmelle was already among the favorites before the final, and her victory came thanks to an energetic performance featuring a pop and rap track. zpravy.aktualne.cz ↗
The song „Sobra-Sobra“ focused on empowering women. Thanks to it, the Filipino performer prevailed against competitors representing various musical styles. The Bangkok contest combined elements of popular music, including k-pop and t-pop. Tagesspiegel ↗
The event represented the first Asian version of the Eurovision Song Contest. The organizers thus expanded the format known from the European music competition to a new continent, with 11 countries taking part in the inaugural edition. Deutschlandfunk ↗
The Philippines' victory opened a new chapter in the competition, which aims to create space in Asia for further performers and music scenes. Carmelle became the first winner of the Asian version of Eurovision. BBC News ↗
Filipino singer Carmelle won the first Asian Eurovision
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Les Philippines remportent la première édition de l'Eurovision en Asie
France24
| 13:57 15.11.
Asiaté si udělali vlastní verzi Eurovize, vyhrála ji Filipínka Carmelle. Její song oslavuje sílu žen
zpravy.aktualne.cz
| 11:48 15.11.
Bangkok - Philippinen gewinnen ersten Eurovision Song Contest Asia
Deutschlandfunk
| 10:43 15.11.
Philippinen gewinnen ersten asiatischen ESC-Ableger in Thailand
Der Standard
| 10:17 15.11.
Philippinen gewinnen ersten Song Contest in Asien
ORF
| 09:11 15.11.
ESC in Asien: Philippinen gewinnen ersten asiatischen ESC-Ableger in Thailand
Die Zeit
| 21:38 14.11.
Premiere in Bangkok: Der ESC erobert Asien - Philippinen zum Sieger gekürt
Tagesspiegel
| 20:28 14.11.
Philippines’ Carmelle wins first Eurovision contest in Asia
The Guardian
| 20:01 14.11.
Philippines takes the crown in first Eurovision Song Contest Asia
BBC News
| 19:31 14.11.
Philippines wins first Eurovision Song Contest Asia
BBC News
| 18:56 14.11.
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