More than 20 Elvis Presley impersonators shimmied, gyrated and belted out classics like Jailhouse Rock in Manila at the first Elvis in Asia contest.
The King of Rock n' Roll died 40 years ago this week and contest organisers said they aimed to keep his style and music alive for a new generation of fans.
With trademark pompadours, side burns and bejewelled jumpsuits, 23 performers from Australia, the Philippines, Thailand, Japan, Singapore and Malaysia paid tribute to their idol.
"His music is timeless," said Filipino Jun Espinosa, who won first prize after his rendition of the Elvis classic Burning Love.
"Every generation can enjoy his music because it's so natural and it's so awesome and great. That's king Elvis," he said.
First prize included a free trip to Graceland, the Presley estate in Memphis, Tennessee, where thousands of fans gathered this week to mark the anniversary of the singer's death.
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