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Katherine Langford
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Filipino singer Carmelle won the first Asian edition of the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday with a fiery performance of her dance-pop song “Sobra-Sobra”.
The Details
Carmelle beat 10 other competitors in the grand finale held in Thailand’s capital, Bangkok.
National juries in participating countries and viewers around the world voted together to decide the winner.
Thai duo Mang x Daou placed second with an energetic performance of “Aroma”, a romantic pop number.
Vietnam’s Toc Tien finished third with...
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Local news from Meridan Report — Bangkok
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Bangkok
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Arts
Published
Saturday, November 14, 2026
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