World : Philippines Wins Inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia
LONDON, Nov 15 (Bernama-PA Media/dpa) -- A Filipino teenager has won the first ever Eurovision Song Contest Asia with a song backing women’s empowerment, PA Media/dpa reported.
On Saturday, the Philippines emerged victorious as the inaugural winner of the Asian Eurovision Song Contest, held in Bangkok, Thailand. Eleven countries, including South Korea, Malaysia, and Vietnam, participated in the contest. Major regional powers such as China, Japan, and India were notably absent. 19-year-old Carmelle Collado secured the crown with her dance number "Sobra-Sobra" (Too Much), an empowering anthem celebrating Filipino women, sung in both English and Tagalog.
The country amassed 211 points, edging out Thailand in second place with 170 points, Vietnam in third with 164 points, and Malaysia in fourth on 152 points. The competition's scoring system incorporated votes from national juries and the audience. Entrants arrived at the stage on tuk-tuks and honored their respective countries through a parade.
The contest bore resemblances to its European counterpart, with Bulgarian singer Dara's winning song from the 2022 Vienna contest echoing the mood. The popularity of Eurovision Song Contest Asia remains to be seen, with ticket sales for the Bangkok event remaining high until the contest commenced. The one-season US spinoff, the American Song Contest, hosted by Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson, did not replicate the original's massive viewership of 131 million.
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