Vietnam Model Awards returns after 15 years
Vietnam Model Awards - honoring the contributions and dedication of models in the fashion industry - returns after a 15-year hiatus.
The organizing committee announced the composition of the judging panel as well as the nomination categories on November 3 in Ho Chi Minh City. The award ceremony is expected to take place in January 2024, organized by Xuan Lan in coordination with a number of units.
The last time the tournament took place was in 2008 with victory belonging to Binh Minh and Vu Thu Phuong.
Mr. Pham Duy Khanh - representative of the organizing committee - said that models have contributed a lot to the fashion industry in recent times. The re-organization of the award is a way to recognize their contributions. Xuan Lan is happy that recently there have been competitions for models such asThe New MentorThe Face.
Designer Do Manh Cuong said: "The fashion industry is going through a difficult period, but many people do not give up and are still determined to pursue their career. This is a necessary award to honor their contributions."
Vietnam Model AwardsThere are seven categories: Outstanding Model, Performance Style Model, Advertising Model, Impressive Model, Inspirational Model, Promising Model and Dedicated Model.
In addition, the organizers will award prizes to Child Model, Teen Model, and Professional Model. Each category has three nominations for both men and women. The program is in the launching stage so there is no specific award structure yet, it will be announced later.
The nominees for the award were selected by the judging panel including: Xuan Lan, designer Do Manh Cuong, transgender beauty queen Huong Giang, and models who submitted their own applications. The press and audience also contributed to voting for the deserving candidates.
Vietnam Model AwardsThe first time was held in 2006, awarding Thanh Hang, Xuan Lan, Truong Tri Truc Diem, Thuy Huong. The program attracted the attention of experts and audiences when recognizing outstanding activities of the fashion village at that time.
Many faces such as Ngoc Quyen, Phan Nhu Thao, Kim Minh, Bao Truc, Vo Kim Cuong, Binh Minh, Duc Tien, Ho Duc Vinh, Doan Tuan, Quang Hoa, Le Trung Cuong, Xuan Thu became in demand when appearing in the nominated categories. Currently, Thanh Hang, Vo Hoang Yen, Xuan Lan, Vu Thu Phuong are still actively working, becoming mentors for fashion shows and beauty contests.