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.
Philippines Wins Inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia
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A Filipino teenager won the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia with a song promoting women's empowerment.
- Carmelle Collado, 19, won with her song Sobra-Sobra, blending English and Tagalog.
- The contest, held in Bangkok, featured 11 Asian countries and aimed to expand Eurovision.
- The Philippines scored 211 points, followed by Thailand and Vietnam.
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