H'Hen Nie reveals surprise when first coming to Saigon
Nine years ago, when her mother gave her 500,000 VND to study in Saigon, Miss H'Hen Nie was afraid of losing it so she hid it carefully under the sole of her shoe.
H'Hen Nie is a guest on the talk showWhen I was 20.MissMiss Universe Vietnam 2017 had a conversation with MC Quang Huy in the first episode broadcast on television, the evening of December 29.
H'Hen Niê said that turning 20 marked a big turning point in her life, because it was a milestone.beautyThe first time I went to Saigon to study alone. "The day I entered the city, my mother collected 500,000 VND and gave it to me. I was afraid of losing it so I kept it carefully under the sole of my shoe. When I got on the bus, I forgot so I took off my shoes and the money fell out. I will always remember that memory," H'Hen Niê said.
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| H'Hen Nie shed tears in the show "When we are 20". |
Like most country girls who first set foot in Saigon, the Ede ethnic beauty was bewildered and confused in the city 9 years ago. At home, H'Hen Nie only spoke Ede, so she was not confident when using Kinh. She was always nervous and tried to hide her emotions when meeting strangers. However, the beauty was eager to explore life in the largest city in the South and determined to make a living here.
H'Hen Niê said that when she was a student, she spent money sparingly. The beauty often ate bread without filling for breakfast, costing only 2,000 VND, or bought sticky rice or vermicelli with soy sauce. "Seeing my friends eating bread with fish cakes, eggs, and drinking soft drinks for breakfast, I craved it but didn't dare buy it because of financial constraints. That's also the reason why when I competed in Miss Universe 2018 and performed in the national costume 'Banh Mi', I was very happy," H'Hen Niê said.
To earn an income to cover the expensive life in Saigon, H'Hen Nie studied and found part-time jobs. There was a time when she distributed flyers and worked as a housemaid, life was very difficult.
Recalling the past 9 years with many joys and sorrows, ups and downs, H'Hen Nie cried with happiness. She is still amazed at what she has achieved, especially becoming Miss Universe Vietnam 2017 and entering the top 5 of Miss Universe World 2018. The Ede ethnic beauty started from zero in 2012, at the age of 20, but now she is a famous face in the entertainment industry, having the opportunity to participate in many programs, standing on big stages.
"When I was 20, I could not imagine myself being where I am today. Therefore, I hope that young people, my younger generation, also believe in miracles, believe that they can do anything, as long as they strive to pursue their passion and dreams to the end. If I had accepted to get married at the age of 14, I would not have had the opportunity to go to higher education and become a beauty queen like now," said H'Hen Niê.
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| H'Hen Nie chats with MC Quang Huy. |
The beauty queen regrets that in her twenties, she did not take soft skills training courses to develop her full potential, become talented, and mature sooner. The beauty advises young people to prepare "weapons", luggage with solid knowledge and life skills so that when entering life, they will not be surprised, have shortcomings, or make mistakes.
Talking to MC Quang Huy, the Ede beauty said that she had no love at the age of 20 because "no one pursued her". Thanks to that, H'Hen Nie focused all her mind on studying, making a living, becoming a strong, independent girl. "Comparing myself today and H'Hen Nie at the age of 20, I see that I am weaker now because I have love, have someone to rely on", H'Hen Nie said.
