{
  "id": 20013456,
  "title": "Filipino singer Carmelle storms to victory in Eurovision Asia debut in Bangkok",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/filipino-singer-carmelle-storms-to-victory-in-eurovision-asia-debut",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-14T16:51:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/entertainment/2026/11/14/filipino-singer-carmelle-storms-to-victory-in-eurovision-asia-debut-in-bangkok"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "BANGKOK (AP) — Filipino singer Carmelle claimed victory in the inaugural Asian Eurovision Song Contest in Bangkok on Saturday, delivering a dynamic performance of her dance-pop track \"Sobra-Sobra.\" The 10 competitors in the final were judged by national juries and global viewers to determine the winner. Thai duo Mang x Daou took second place with their lively rendition of \"Aroma,\" while Vietnam's Tóc Tiên secured the third position with their spirited \"Em Tiên.\" Bulgarian Eurovision champion Dara made a special appearance as a guest alongside her song \"Bangaranga.\" The Eurovision Asia edition aimed to celebrate music while avoiding political entanglements; however, it has seen its fair share of controversial moments, including Russia's expulsion in 2022 and the boycott of five long-standing participants due to their objections to Israel's participation.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "#SHOWBIZ: Aina Abdul shrugs off prop hiccup ahead of Malaysia's Eurovision Asia debut",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/showbiz-aina-abdul-shrugs-off-prop-hiccup-ahead-of-malaysias",
        "published": "2026-11-14T08:30:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}