Filipino singer Carmelle has won the inaugural Eurovision Asia song contest in Bangkok with Sobra-Sobra, finishing ahead of entries from Thailand and Vietnam.
The 19-year-old received 211 points, with Thailand taking 170 and Vietnam 164. Eleven countries competed in the contest, with national juries and viewers awarding points, DW reported.
Carmelle received the most votes from both juries and the public, according to The Guardian. The song mixes pop and rap, features traditional Philippine instruments and is sung in Tagalog and English.
After her victory, Carmelle said the song celebrated female empowerment and was a tribute to Filipino women. She said she was grateful to have made history at the first contest.
The winner received a trophy but no prize money. Winning does not automatically give the Philippines the right to host the next competition.
