The Philippines win the first Eurovision Asia in Bangkok

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Singer Carmel Collado, who represented the Philippines, won the first Eurovision Asia contest, held in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. Eleven countries took part in the contest, and this is the first time that one of the world's most famous music competitions has been held in Asia.

The victory was achieved with the song "Sobra-Sobra". The contest had no shortage of dramatic moments: the microphone of the Thai singer flew away, and Vlaus performed the song again with a faulty earpiece.

The winner will perform in the interval act of Eurovision 2027, which will be held in Bulgaria, in the city of Burgas, alongside Israel.