Runner-up with a 'strange' name - Le Kim Khoe: I'm not afraid of being teased
Surpassing many candidates, Le Kim Khoe was named first runner-up at the Miss Vietnam Times contest.
In the final night of Miss Vietnam 2024, Le Kim Khoe from Ca Mau was named the first runner-up. The 1.73m tall beauty is currently a law student at Van Lang University.
For Le Kim Khoe, the journey to the runner-up title has never been easy. She said it was a matter of effort, perseverance in overcoming challenges and courage under pressure. “But above all, what makes a true beauty queen is the burning desire to contribute and spread good values to the community. True beauty comes not only from appearance but also from intelligence, confidence and kindness,” she shared.
The beauty from Ca Mau said her motto in life is “don’t be afraid to express yourself, dare to think, dare to do and always maintain an optimistic spirit”. The journey to conquer the runner-up title is also a journey of self-discovery, helping Le Kim Khoe become a better version in the future.
Having won the title of Miss Vietnam Times 2024, Le Kim Khoe wants to dedicate this achievement to those who love her, especially her mother and teacher, designer Tommy Nguyen. “My mother often told me about her unfulfilled dreams and the difficulties she had to overcome. Those stories lit a fire of determination and will to rise in me. I understand that to achieve my dream, I must work tirelessly.”
Le Kim Khoe has a special name, so when she was young, she was often teased by her friends. At first, she was sad and shy, but then she realized that her name was interesting, meaning strength. From then on, she gradually became more confident, seeing teasing as a way for people to remember her. "Until now, I feel that my name Le Kim Khoe is very beautiful and meaningful. It represents health, dynamism and vitality. Many times when I think back, I feel lucky to have this special name," the runner-up shared.
Le Kim Khoe understands that a stage name is like a new "coat", helping me express more clearly the style and image I want to aim for in my career. However, her real name is associated with memories with family and friends.
“I want to keep that as an important part of my private life. So I will use both names. The stage name will accompany me on my artistic path, and the real name will be a bridge of love so that I always feel close to my family and loved ones,” she shared.
After the contest, Le Kim Khoe will continue her studies and fulfill her mission as a runner-up to the community. Her dream is to become a good lawyer to protect the disadvantaged.
