3 Vietnamese beauties studied journalism, one in the top 15 of Miss World

Nguyen Thi Huyen

21 years have passed since Miss Vietnam 2004, Nguyen Thi Huyen still makes many people admire her charming beauty. The girl from Hai Phong was only 19 years old at that time, sitting in the first year chair of the Academy of Journalism and Communication, unexpectedly became the new beauty queen.

"I was so carefree that I didn't think I would be crowned, so many days I forgot to put on makeup. The organizers also gently reminded me about this," she shared when she returned to be a judge for Miss Vietnam 2024.

The most interesting memory is probably the image of her going straight from school to the final round, wearing a plaid shirt and tight pants, her face covered in sweat, completely without makeup. Seeing the other contestants dressed neatly and wearing full makeup, Nguyen Thi Huyen felt a bit self-conscious. However, when entering the anthropometric test - where the contestants were required to remove their makeup - she felt relieved.

Her achievement of being in the Top 15 of Miss World 2004 in China made Nguyen Thi Huyen increasingly famous. After 1 year of being crowned, Nguyen Thi Huyen withdrew from showbiz to study journalism at Middlesex University, London (UK) and graduated with honors in 2009.

Returning home, she worked at VTV4, contributing to the program's development.Life is beautiful, and also a bilingual Vietnamese-English MC.

Currently, at the age of 40, Nguyen Thi Huyen is a lecturer at the Academy of Journalism and Communication. She lives happily with her 3 daughters and keeps her private life private.

Dinh Ngoc Diep

Born in 1984 in Ho Chi Minh City in a family with a tradition of education, Dinh Ngoc Diep was the valedictorian of block D, Faculty of Journalism, University of Social Sciences and Humanities with 9.5 points in Literature.

During her university years, she received a scholarship to study Literature in Russia but refused because she felt journalism was more suitable. During her school years, Ngoc Diep worked as a collaborator for many newspapers and TV channels, accumulating practical experience. She also worked for Tuoi Tre Newspaper before switching to modeling and acting.

In 2004, at the competitionMiss Tay Do,When asked about the only path after graduating from high school is to go to university, Ngoc Diep replied: "In the current time of too many teachers and not enough workers, going to university is not the only choice for young people." That answer helped her win the prize.Best behaved contestantand the beauty queen.

Continuing her success, she was crowned.Miss Charming Student2005 and won the awardFavorite Model 2006.

In her twenties, she lived independently with a good income from working multiple jobs. At her peak, she bought five houses on installments at the same time. "There was a time when I couldn't do what I wanted, and I felt like I was going in the wrong direction. Then I gave up and decided to go to university a second time, then to graduate school," she shared about her decision to study international relations, then to go to the UK to study a master's degree in communications at the University of Stirling in 2013.

Her marriage to director Victor Vu in 2016 brought Ngoc Diep two sons and a fulfilling family life, although not without challenges. Currently, Dinh Ngoc Diep focuses on her role as a producer, accompanying her husband on film projects. InDetective Kien: The Headless Caserecently released, she both produced and played the female lead.

Duong Tu Anh

Duong Tu Anh won the title of 1st Runner-up of Miss Vietnam 2012 while studying at the Academy of Journalism and Communication. The Hanoi girl born in 1993 stands out with her elegant beauty.

After graduating, Tu Anh worked as an editor and MC at VTV, hosting programs.24h consumer newsandMorning coffeeon VTV3. Audiences love her for her professional style and good foreign language skills.

Besides television, she participates in many fields such as acting, fashion shows, hosting major events and appearing in game shows, receiving much support from the public.

After marrying businessman Gia Loc in 2018, Tu Anh focused on taking care of her family and 2 children and lived a private life.