Carmelle Collado shares excitement ahead of Eurovision Asia 2026 Grand Finals
Kapamilya singer Carmelle Collado expressed her excitement to represent the country in the upcoming Grand Finals of Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026. During the press conference prior to her departure for Thailand where the event will take place, the former Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab 2.0 housemate shared some of her thoughts.
Carmelle will represent the country as she sings “Sobra-Sobra,” written by Mat Olavides and Nica del Rosario.
The former PBB housemate admitted that she feels pressured, but maintained how exciting the opportunity is to represent the nation to a new landscape.
“Sabi ko nga since nakita ko yung ibang co-finalist ko, talagang magagaling sila so kinakabahan ako but at the same time very excited sa kung anong pwedeng opportunities na mangyari sa akin–– hindi lang sa akin I think pati sa OPM,” she expressed.
She added how grateful she is already for being one of the finalists in the first ever Eurovision Song Contest Asia. She maintained that making new connections and building friendships with her fellow finalists is something she looks forward to doing in Thailand.
“Ako excited ako sa mabuibuild namin connections sa mga co-finalists ko po–– yung friendship na mabubuo,” she asserted.
ABS-CBN Music’s Jonathan Manalo, who was present at the press conference, shared how proud he is of Carmelle and is confident that the singer will be able to deliver for the country.
“Sobra akong excited na we’re sending a very talented interpreter in Carmelle–– hindi tayo mapapahiya. Sobrang galing–– makikita nila one of the best talents na very young. Unang-una panglaban ng Pilipinas kasing galing ni Carmelle,” he said.
In the same interview, Carmelle expressed her desire to collaborate in the future with Malaysia’s Aina Abdul if given the chance.
“Ako, willing naman ako kahit sino sa kanila pero kung isa lang, pipiliin ko po si Ms. Aina Abdul kasi sobrang galing niya po talaga… I’m really excited if ever pero sa mga co-finalists ko willing di naman ako,” she shared.
Carmelle will be competing against entries from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam for the first ever winner of Eurovision Song Contest Asia.
Catch Carmelle bring “Sobra-Sobra” to life this coming November 14 through ABS-CBN platforms as the competition’s official broadcast partner in the country.