The Philippines is vying for the inaugural Eurovision Asia title as singing champion CARMELLE brings original Filipino music to the international stage with her entry, “Sobra-Sobra,” on Saturday, November 14, in Bangkok, Thailand.

As the country’s first representative to the Eurovision Song Contest Asia, CARMELLE will compete against entries from 10 other countries in the competition’s inaugural Asian edition. The event opens a new platform for Original Pilipino Music (OPM) to reach audiences across borders.

“I’m looking forward to more opportunities, not just for myself but for OPM—to help more people discover Filipino music, relate to it, and understand it wherever they are in the world,” CARMELLE shares.

Filipino viewers can watch the country’s Eurovision Asia debut live at 9:30 PM Philippine time on ABS-CBN sa ALLTV2, A2Z, Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, and iWant. A delayed telecast will also be available on MYX.

From Singing Champion to the International Stage

For the Bicolana singer, Eurovision Asia marks another milestone in a journey shaped by musical achievements. CARMELLE first gained recognition after winning seven gold medals at the 2019 World Championships of Performing Arts. She went on to become champion of Tawag ng Tanghalan: The School Showdown, earning another opportunity to showcase her talent on a national platform.

Now, she carries the Philippine flag in a competition that brings together musical talent from across Asia.

Her entry, “Sobra-Sobra,” is a women’s empowerment anthem written by Filipino songwriters Nica del Rosario and Mat Olavides. The song puts original Filipino songwriting alongside CARMELLE’s powerful vocals in the country’s bid for the inaugural title.

How to Support the Philippines

Filipinos around the world, except those in the Philippines, can cast their votes for CARMELLE during the live broadcast through the official Eurovision Asia voting page. The winner will be determined through a combination of jury and audience votes, with each accounting for 50% of the final score.

Viewers in the Philippines can show their support by tuning in to CARMELLE’s performance and witnessing the country’s historic debut in the competition.

Watch Eurovision Song Contest Asia live on Saturday, November 14, at 9:30 PM PHT via ABS-CBN sa ALLTV2, A2Z, Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, and iWant. A delayed broadcast will air on MYX.

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