Woody Milintachinda and Cindy Bishop announced as Eurovision Asia 2026 hosts

The presenters for the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia have officially been revealed.

Thai broadcaster Channel 3 and Voxovation have announced that Woody Milintachinda and Cindy Bishop will host Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026, guiding viewers through the historic first edition of the competition.

The contest will take place live from the One Bangkok Forum in Bangkok, Thailand, on Saturday, 14 November 2026, bringing together artists and songs from 11 participating countries.

Meet the hosts

Woody Milintachinda is one of Thailand's most recognisable television hosts. He is known for Woody Talk, where he has interviewed major international figures, and is also the founder of the S2O Songkran Music Festival.

Joining him will be Cindy Bishop, an actress, model and television presenter with more than 30 years of experience in entertainment and fashion. She is particularly well known internationally for hosting seasons four to six of Asia's Next Top Model. Bishop is fluent in both English and Thai and also serves as a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador for Asia and the Pacific.

Together, the pair will lead viewers through the performances, voting and celebrations as Eurovision makes its first multi-country expansion into Asia.

Eurovision Asia heads to Bangkok

Eleven countries will compete in the first Eurovision Song Contest Asia: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Thailand and Vietnam.

Several countries have already selected their artists and songs, while more national selection shows will take place throughout September and October ahead of the Grand Final.

Tickets for Eurovision Asia 2026 go on general sale on 2 October, following an exclusive Eurofan presale on 1 October.

The first Eurovision Song Contest Asia takes place on 14 November 2026 at One Bangkok Forum in Bangkok, Thailand.