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Meet CARMELLE. Meet “Sobra-Sobra”.

The artist and the empowerment anthem behind the Philippines’ first Eurovision Asia win.

Last reviewed 14 November 2026 · 12 Points Asia

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New to CARMELLE? The Filipino singer arrived at Eurovision Asia through her country’s national selection, with a song written by Nica del Rosario and Mat Olavides.

A voice already familiar at home

ABS-CBN’s selection announcement traces CARMELLE’s rise to her win in Tawag ng Tanghalan: The School Showdown. The Philippine selection then put her in front of an international voting audience.

The song’s message

“Sobra-Sobra” centres women’s empowerment. ABS-CBN highlights a performance built around vocals, rap and Filipino instruments: a useful starting point for hearing the different layers of the track.

Listen once for the vocal performance, then again for the switches in rhythm and delivery. You do not need a lyric translation to begin exploring the song.

CARMELLE performing Sobra-Sobra

Official Eurovision YouTube video. The player connects to YouTube only when you press play.

Hear the selection performance

Watch the official “Sobra-Sobra” entry video to revisit the performance that introduced the entry before Bangkok.

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Keep listening

The winner is a starting point for discovery. Explore all 11 songs, from the top of the scoreboard to the entries you may have missed.

Sources & further reading

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