Philippines Selects Carmelle Collado for Eurovision Asia 2026 - BusinessWorld Online
Collado won through a combined jury and public vote to become the Philippines’ first representative for Eurovision Song Contest Asia.
- On Sunday, singer Carmelle Collado won the Philippine Selection Night in Quezon City, earning the right to represent the Philippines at the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia with her upbeat track 'Sobra-Sobra'.
- Collado emerged victorious among 10 competing acts through a contest decided by 40% jury votes, 40% local votes, and 20% votes from the rest of the world.
- The former 'Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0' housemate previously emerged as the grand champion of 'Tawag ng Tanghalan: The School Showdown' in 2025, demonstrating her competitive experience.
- Runners-Up 'Mapadama' and 'Broken Beyond Repair' placed second and third respectively, while Collado prepares for the international competition in Bangkok, Thailand, on Nov 14.
- The Philippines is among 11 countries confirmed to participate, marking the first major expansion of the Geneva, Switzerland-based Eurovision format into Asia.
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Philippines selects Carmelle Collado for Eurovision Asia 2026 - BusinessWorld Online
CARMELLE COLLADO has been chosen to represent the Philippines at the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia this year, after besting nine other entries at the Philippine Selection Night on Sunday. Previously grand champion of It’s Showtime’s “Tawag ng Tanghalan” singing competition segment and housemate at the reality show Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0, […]
Carmelle Collado’s ‘Sobra-Sobra’ is Philippines’ entry to Eurovision Song Contest Asia
MANILA: Carmelle Collado's 'Sobra-Sobra' was named the Philippines' official entry to the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia during the Philippine Selection Night on Sunday (Aug 30), in Quezon City.
Carmelle Collado celebrates ‘Eurovision Asia' selection, thanks fans | ABS-CBN Entertainment
Former "Pinoy Big Brother" housemate and singer Carmelle Collado expressed her heartful gratitude to all her fans for their support as her song "Sobra-Sobra," c
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