jose marie viceral@vicegandako
The Philippines won!!! Carmelle won!!! The first ever Eurovision Asia!!!!! Congratulations!!!!
19-Year-Old Carmelle Wins First Eurovision Asia for Philippines
Carmelle scored 211 points—93 from juries and 118 from public votes—to claim victory at the Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 in Thailand's One Bangkok Forum. The Bicolana singer, a former 'Tawag ng Tanghalan' champion, delivered powerful vocals, a catchy rap, and a tribute to Filipino women's empowerment with her song declaring that anyone who finds her 'too much' is simply not enough. Thailand's MANG x DAOU took second with 170 points, while Vietnam placed third among 11 countries. As the winner, she'll perform as a guest at Eurovision 2027 in Burgas, Bulgaria, marking a proud moment for Original Pilipino Music.