The Eurovision Song Contest Asia sets out to open a new chapter in the history of the Eurovision format and take its spirit of musical unity to a completely new stage. For this historic first edition, which brings together 11 Asian countries in a celebration of the region’s music, diversity and culture, host broadcaster Channel 3 has chosen a high-profile pair of presenters.
For an event on this scale, the hosts play a central role in guiding the audience through a night that aims to set a new benchmark for television entertainment in the region.
Woody Milintachinda and Cindy Bishop will present Eurovision Asia 2026. Both are well-known names in Thai entertainment, and they will accompany viewers through an evening of performances, competition and cultural exchange.
They will welcome viewers to a show broadcast live from the One Bangkok Forum in the Thai capital. Their role goes beyond introducing songs and announcing results: they will give a voice and a personality to a project that aims to build a new meeting point for artists, audiences and creative communities from across the continent.
With Woody Milintachinda and Cindy Bishop at the helm, the Eurovision Song Contest Asia is ready to present a new musical celebration to the world, one in which cultures meet, voices cross borders and Asia takes a more prominent place within the Eurovision family.
With the first Eurovision Song Contest Asia taking place on Saturday 14 November, in Bangkok (Thailand), we take a closer look at the hosts of the show: the details and highlights of their careers. Here we profile Woody Milintachinda, a well-known Thai TV host and producer.
Who is Woody Milintachinda? Media, music and culture to connect with audiences
Vuthithorn “Woody” Milintachinda (born 1976) is one of the most popular and recognisable figures in Thai television and entertainment. A presenter, producer, content creator and entrepreneur, he has built a career spanning more than two decades across radio, television, social media and the organisation of major national and international events.
Born in Bangkok, Woody grew up in a family with strong ties to the diplomatic world. His father, Piamsak Milintachinda, was an ambassador, and his brother Pulin Milintachinda also pursued a diplomatic career. Woody completed his secondary education in New York before returning to Thailand. He went on to graduate in International Economics from Thammasat University and completed a master’s degree in Mass Communication at Chulalongkorn University.
He entered the media in 2000 as a DJ at 88 Peak FM, becoming one of the first bilingual DJs in the country. Three years later he moved to MTV Thailand as a VJ, a period that established his on-screen presence and helped him develop a style defined by warmth, spontaneity and a natural ability to hold a conversation with guests from very different backgrounds.
In 2004 he founded his own company, originally called Double U Network and later renamed Woody World. Since then he has combined his work as an executive producer with his role as a presenter. Over the years he has fronted programmes such as The One, Music X-Change, I-DNA, MTV’s Just Arrived, Unseen TV and MTV Just Talk.
Television success with The Woody Show
One of his biggest successes, however, came in 2008 with The Woody Show, known in Thailand as Woody Kerd Ma Kui. The format moved away from the conventional interview to draw out personal stories and lesser-known sides of its guests.
His knack for spontaneous conversation turned the show into one of the defining projects of his career. He later expanded his television presence with programmes such as Woody Daily and Wake Up to Talk, while gradually shifting more of his work to digital platforms.
Over the years, his list of interviewees has included major international names from many different fields, among them the Dalai Lama, David Beckham, Will Smith, Dua Lipa, Jackson Wang, BLACKPINK‘s Lisa and Michelle Yeoh. That experience has shaped a profile particularly focused on connecting cultures and generations.
Music as a way of life, personally and professionally
Woody Milintachinda’s career is not limited to television. He is also one of the driving forces behind the S2O Songkran Music Festival, an event that combines electronic music with the Thai tradition of Songkran, the country’s traditional New Year celebration. The project has taken the concept abroad, to markets including Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China and the United States. In 2025, S2O celebrated its tenth anniversary, establishing itself as one of the leading music events linked to Thai culture.
His business activity is also linked to wellbeing and inclusion. Woody is co-founder of Dragonfly360, a platform focused on personal development, leadership, wellbeing and building more inclusive environments. Through it, he has used his experience and profile to address mental health, LGBTQ+ rights and equality.
This social commitment has been part of much of his career. In Thailand he also led the 60 Day Challenge, a government-backed awareness campaign promoting healthy habits, and he has used his platforms to give visibility to a range of social causes.
With a career built around communication, music, entertainment and the ability to connect with very different audiences, Woody Milintachinda now takes on a new challenge. His experience in front of the camera and his knowledge of Thai culture will be among his main assets as he presents a Eurovision project that aims to build bridges between Asia and the rest of the world through music.