Miss Ngoc Han "Beauties are not afraid of being single, the important thing is who they marry"

Among a forest of flowers that have won beauty contests, Ngoc Han is perhaps a rare flower. Without tricks, without competing for brand names or having love scandals like other beauties, Miss Vietnam 2010 is not too outstanding but still exudes fragrance and leaves an impression on everyone.

Never regret becoming Miss Vietnam

-Gala celebrating "30 years"Miss Vietnam", Ngoc Han was absent and there were opinions that she was "sulking" about something?

I had already accepted an invitation to participate in an event in Quang Ninh and unfortunately both were taking place at the same time. This was a popular program and I had accepted to participate for a long time so it was difficult to arrange the time.

I myself am a person who keeps my promises, and I also agreed to design and donate ao dai to the children in the program, so it was very difficult for me to be absent. Although I regret it, I still supported everyone by watching it live on TV.

- At the time of your coronation, you received many mixed opinions, even information that you were "pampered" and had a special relationship with the organizing committee. Is that true?

To be exact, I had a pretty close relationship with BTC because at that time I was a stylist for Hoa Hoc Tro newspaper. If you look into it, you will know that Tien Phong and Hoa Hoc Tro were under the same management agency, so most of the people in BTC at that time were my bosses.

However, being close is one thing, and whether I won Miss or not is another. At that time, I did not think I would participate in Miss Vietnam because my plan was to compete in Miss World Vietnamese. However, perhaps it was fate and luck that smiled on me, so there is a Miss Ngoc Han like today.

- How did you overcome the negative comments about yourself at that time?

I read all the articles and comments related to me. I felt quite sad at that time because I saw that people were a bit negative. I am a girl who has been independent since I started working a long time ago and also received many awards. However, when I was crowned, everyone turned their backs on me.

I am just a girl after all so I feel quite sorry for myself, but I know I always have to encourage myself to try to overcome and determine a direction for myself to be able to continue to develop my path. That has been proven over the past 8 years.

- So if you had to choose again, would you choose a smoother path?

In life, a person will always experience success and failure. After 29 years, there are times when I feel lucky, and many times I stumble, but I have never felt regretful about anything. For me, everything is an experience and those are the lessons that help me grow up. So if you ask me if I regret becoming Miss, the answer would be: No.

Beautiful women are not afraid of being single

- A gentle and graceful beauty queen is what people remember about Ngoc Han. Are you afraid that those things will make you fade away in the eyes of the audience?

I am a person who likes peace, you could say "bland". To maintain an image in the public's mind cannot be temporary in a period of time, it is a long-term process. I think I am also on that path because from the coronation until now. When mentioning Ngoc Han, people will remember a clean beauty queen, who loves tradition, history and is not colorful or ostentatious.

I never wanted to be an A-list celebrity and get media attention. I was terrified of the feeling of going online and seeing my name on the homepage with an unrelated headline.

- You are so safe!

I am not a safe person, but I love safety. People may be familiar with the image of a gentle and graceful Miss Ngoc Han in photos, but when in contact, they will see a very different image. Perhaps because of my orientation and my liking for the gentle image of women, so that is just an image that I am building.

In real life, I am a dynamic and individualistic person, even considered quite "manly". At work, I am also quite stubborn and persistent in always pursuing my predetermined goals.

- What about love?

In love, I am a girl who is devoted to life, family, friends... and I am a sincere person with everyone. I always believe that when I am devoted to others, I will receive the same things in return. However, once I have given my all but still cannot mend the relationship, the departure will be very gentle.

Many people always have to be suspicious and cautious in love, but I will always have to find out to the end so that I will never feel regretful when ending a relationship.

- Like some other beauties, you are also quite secretive about your love life?

Love is a private matter that I should keep to myself because I am afraid of people gossiping about my private life. This may be a bit contrary to my active, lively and somewhat extroverted personality.

In love, I am an introverted, discreet person like the image that everyone is familiar with of me, a discreet Ngoc Han, graceful in ao dai, rarely appearing in sexy, suggestive outfits.

I want people to remember my work and projects, not my personal love life.

- I heard you took wedding photos and are getting married?

I won't share my specific situation, but I just want to say: if there is good news, I will announce it to everyone. 30 is not Tet yet, when everything is really certain, I will announce it.

- So what kind of man are you looking for?

It is a person who makes both sides respect each other. A relationship that wants to last must receive sympathy and respect from both sides.

I don't like to be a weak woman who leans on a man's shoulder, but both of us should consider each other as friends. That's why people call it "life partner" because both of us must have the same thoughts and opinions. Love cannot last long without the same sympathy.

-While your younger beauties are getting married one after another, you're still quite quiet. Do you ever feel impatient?

I have never felt impatient about getting married sooner or later. When Miss Runner-up Tu Anh got married, I wrote a letter saying that she was braver than me in being ready to step into the door that most women would have to step into.

Sometimes I feel scared because I am not ready for marriage even though I see many of my juniors are married. For beautiful women, there is no fear of being single. The important thing is who you marry, what that person is like and how long they will be with you. I always believe: slow but steady, there is no need to rush.

Singer Uyen Linh recently shared that women should not be afraid of being single even though they are 30 and still unmarried. I really appreciate what she shared and sympathize with every word. Women should not be too hasty, let yourself have a meaningful youth with mature decisions.

- Did your parents urge you to get married because you have time?

Now, my parents are too tired to rush me into getting married (laughs). However, they always say they will respect and trust my choice.

I got braces and eye threading to look better.

- Models and rich men is no longer a strange topic in showbiz, especially with beauties. What do you think about this relationship?

Not only me but also beauties will certainly not avoid flirting from rich men, but the important thing is still yourself.

Anything that happens in life will have good and bad sides and the same goes for the rich man - model relationship. Many people may still only see the negative points in this relationship but not me.

Positive or negative depends on each person's perspective that only those involved know. If you have a lot of money, you will be able to buy good things and vice versa. For the rich, they are people with money, knowledge and sophistication to be able to find beautiful and talented girls.

- Many people think that beauty queens can earn a lot of money by attending events and doing commercials. Why don't you focus all your energy on this instead of struggling with business?

Miss World is temporary because every year there are new faces appearing. I can’t rely on attending events to support myself for the rest of my life.

Moreover, I want to work hard to earn money and the Miss title is just a stepping stone to help me have a smoother career path.

- What made you choose to design ao dai instead of a more modern fashion style?

My image since my coronation until now has always been associated with Vietnamese culture and tradition. I myself feel most confident and beautiful in the Ao Dai.

Furthermore, as a beauty queen, I often have to interact with many international guests. When I wear an ao dai that I designed myself, bearing the unique characteristics of each country, it makes me feel extremely proud.

My designs are not only for adults but also for children. I always want to bring images of folk tales and traditional legends into my designs.

Ao dai is also one of the symbols of Vietnam and I am contributing to making it more beautiful with my own ability.

- Turning 30, are you worried...

I am a carefree person because I have never thought that 30 is old. I always see myself as just in my 20s with many projects and experiences to explore. I have never set a time for myself to get married or have children.

Many people say I look like I’m 24 or 25, which makes me very happy. Many people think that if you want to retain your youth, you can consider cosmetic surgery, but I think the most important thing is your demeanor.

- Speaking of cosmetic surgery, have you ever had surgery on your face?

I had braces and eye threading, but they were just minor procedures to make me more beautiful so it can't be called plastic surgery.

I myself never discriminate against cosmetic surgery because my point of view is that artificial beauty is better than natural ugliness. I strongly support girls who dare to use cosmetic surgery to make themselves more beautiful. However, everything should have its limits and must be clearly understood before deciding./.