Nineteen-year-old singer Carmelle claimed the title at the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia by performing her anthem "Sobra-Sobra," which focuses on women's empowerment. She accumulated a total of 211 points to edge out competitors in a very close finish. While the event proved popular among music fans across the region, its long-term future remains uncertain. Organizers will need to secure significant backing from commercial sponsors and television broadcasters to sustain the competition moving forward.
The Philippines has won Asia's first ever Eurovision Song Contest with 19-year-old singer Carmelle and her women's empowerment anthem, Sobra-Sobra.
She received 211 points in total to win what was a nail biter to the end.
Despite its success with fans, the future of Asia's Eurovision depends on a huge commitment from broadcasters and sponsors.
The BBC's South East Asia correspondent Jonathan Head reports from Bangkok.
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