{
  "id": 20022420,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: Philippines' Carmelle wins Eurovision Asia 2026 as Malaysia's Aina Abdul finishes fourth",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/showbiz-philippines-carmelle-wins-eurovision-asia-2026-as-malaysias",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-14T17:01:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/11/1577925/showbiz-philippines-carmelle-wins-eurovision-asia-2026-malaysias"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian singer Aina Abdul secured the fourth place at the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 held in Bangkok, Thailand. Aina performed her self-written power ballad, \"Bluest Sky,\" for a total of 152 points, combining 82 points from the professional jury and 70 points from public votes. The crown went to the Philippines' Carmelle, who scored 211 points after a lively performance of \"Sobra-Sobra.\" Thai contestant Mang x Daou placed second with 170 points for Aroma, and Vietnam's Tóc Tiên finished third with 164 points for Em Tiên.\n\nAina's performance was well-received by the audience, with the song being inspired by her pet cat, Hiro, and exploring deep, overwhelming love that is hard to let go of. The visually stunning performance, organized by Malaysian musician Mac Chew, featured a water-themed concept, with Aina dressed in an ethereal gown by Melinda Looi and supported by a giant water droplet prop and LED visuals.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian vocal powerhouse Aina Abdul has flown the national flag high on the regional stage, securing a commendable fourth-place finish at the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand, last night.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-11-14T16:51:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Philippines' Carmelle wins inaugural Eurovision Asia contest",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/philippines-carmelle-wins-inaugural-eurovision-asia-contest",
        "published": "2026-11-14T18:03:44.000Z"
      }
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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."
}