Philippines' Carmelle wins inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia in Bangkok

The Philippines won the first Eurovision Song Contest Asia, held at the One Bangkok Arena with 11 countries competing. Carmelle, a 19-year-old singer, took the title with her women's empowerment song Sobra-Sobra, scoring 211 points from a combined jury and public vote.

Thailand's MANG x DAOU placed second with 170 points, followed by Vietnam with 164. The contest used a voting system similar to the European Eurovision, with public and jury votes weighted equally and additional points from a rest-of-world vote.

Fans from abroad made up a large part of the audience, and organisers have yet to confirm how many regional broadcasters will support future editions.