Foreign Trade University student crowned Miss Vietnam 2016

Do My Linh was crowned in the finale held on the evening of August 28 at Phu Tho Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City. The second runner-up was Huynh Thi Thuy Dung, the first runner-up was Ngo Thanh Thanh Tu.

After four months of competition, 30 outstanding faces of the 15th Miss Vietnam entered the final night. The highest title belonged to beauty Do My Linh.

Do My Linh - Miss Vietnam 2016

Do My Linh is 1.71 m tall, weighs 52 kg, and measures 87-61-94 cm. She has a beautiful face and shines on stage. In real life, this student from Hanoi Foreign Trade University is loved for her beautiful voice and lively, energetic personality. She participated in Miss Universe 2015 and finished in the top 15.

After the Top 5 was announced, Korean star Bi Rain appeared on stage.He performed the hits It's Raining and La Song in turn.

In the middle of the performance, Bi Rain interacted with the Vietnamese audience. "I am very happy and grateful to be here. I would like to thank the organizers and my fans in Vietnam." When asked about his impressions during his short stay in Vietnam, Bi Rain shared that he really likes Vietnamese food, such as the pho he ate yesterday. "I also really like the traditional Vietnamese dress, Ao Dai," Bi Rain said. After that, the male singer continued to perform two songs.30 SexyandMy Girl.

At the end of the performance, all 30 Miss Vietnam contestants wore evening gowns and stood on stage with the Korean star.

Top 5 include: Pham Thuy Tien, Huynh Thi Thuy Dung, Do My Linh, Dao Thi Ha, Ngo Thanh Thanh Tu.

This is the first year that Miss Vietnam has organized the Beauty with a Heart contest. During the contest, the finalists must carry out charity projects for the community. With her own efforts, contestant Pham Thuy Tien won the title of Beauty with a Heart, entering the Top 5 of the contest. She went straight to the behavioral round.

Question for Pham Thuy Tien: "In the era of globalization, how can Vietnamese women integrate while still maintaining their own unique characteristics? She answered: "Every problem has positive and negative aspects, we should promote the positive and minimize the negative. The core is to preserve the cultural values ​​of the nation".

Thuy Dung was asked whether the beauty pageant is a starting point for the contestants. “Whether they win the title or not, it is an opportunity for the contestants to express themselves and prove themselves in life,” she answered.

Do My Linh received the question: "Many young people take working with all their heart and enjoying to the fullest as their motto in life. Do you agree with that motto?". The contestant answered: "I am troubled by the word enjoy, if possible I would like to replace it with enjoy. Because when you have done your best, you deserve to have results to enjoy the work you have done."

Dao Thi Ha: “If you become Miss Vietnam, what will you do to avoid being lost among the Misses of many other beauty contests?” She answered after a few nervous seconds: “Everyone wants to achieve this crown. If I become Miss Vietnam, I will do my best, worthy of my position, worthy of what everyone has given me today.”

Ngo Thanh Thanh Tu was asked: "Life is not long, why do people have to work hard instead of enjoying a leisurely life? She answered: The nature of life is always moving. If we do not work, each person will fall behind and be eliminated. Moreover, each person has a family, society needs to be responsible, so they need to work to contribute to their family and society."

After three performances in ao dai, swimsuit and evening gown, the Top 10 were announced including: Sai Huong Ly, Huynh Thi Thuy Dung, Bui Nu Kieu Vy, Do My Linh, Nguyen Thuy Linh, Phung Bao Ngoc Van, Tran To Nhu, Dao Thi Ha, Pham Thuy Tien, Ngo Thanh Thanh Tu.

Immediately after the Top 10 were revealed, Miss Vietnam from previous years including Pham Thi Mai Phuong (2002), Nguyen Thi Huyen (2004), Tran Thi Thuy Dung (2008), Dang Thi Ngoc Han (2010) and Dang Thu Thao (2012) appeared on stage, sending messages to the contestants.

At around 9:20 p.m., the contestants entered the swimsuit competition with designs from the Xuan Thu brand. 30 beautieshave the opportunity to show off your sexy body and confident catwalk steps in seductive bikinis.

The swimsuit competition of Miss Vietnam 2016 was quite elaborately staged. The contestants were divided into many groups to perform, interspersed with exciting musical performances. At the beginning, Toc Tien and Dong Nhi "landed" on stage from a modern cable car system to perform a part of the song Tomorrow.This elaborate "debut" surprised many audiences.After the swimsuit performances of some groups, Dong Nhi and Toc Tien returned with a mash-up of the hit songs Hot, Ngay mai, The gioi khong co anh, Big girl don't cry and On top before the other groups continued to perform. At the end of the competition, 30 contestants returned to the stage in bikinis, dancing to the gong music of Toc Tien.

After this test,Singer Ha Anh Tuan, Hoang Thong dance troupe and two professional dancers Thu Huong - Huynh Thong performed the song "Thuoi ay co em".

Then, the beauties entered the evening gown competition.The gorgeous, graceful and luxurious designs enhance the radiant beauty, attracting the eyes of each contestant. Modern background music and colorful lighting effects bring a mysterious atmosphere to the competition. The audience seems to step into a fairy tale space when in the middle of the romantic autumn forest, many beautiful princesses appear.

At around 8:15 p.m., the show began with the song Saigon is so beautiful performed by Noo Phuoc Thinh. The beauties of Miss Vietnam 2016 stepped out and danced in cocktail dresses.

Thu Minh appeared gorgeously on stage performing the song Ngoc Nga Viet Nam (watch video). The song was written by musician Duong Khac Linh specifically for the Miss Vietnam 2016 final, based on the idea of ​​Ngoc Vien Dong.

Thu Minh sings in the show.

Immediately after that,The contestants entered the first round of competition - the Ao Dai performance. The beauties wore designs by Ngo Nhat Huy and Brian Vo. The Ao Dai collection with the theme "Ngoc Vien Dong" was inspired by the journey to find the most beautiful and outstanding beauty, like finding the brightest pearl of the East Sea. With modern background music, groups of contestants gracefully walked in traditional Ao Dai made of pink velvet silk.

Candidates in the Ao Dai competition.

The designs in a color scheme ranging from blue to turquoise highlight the gracefulness of the beauties. In particular, the pearl embellishments, beading and 3D printing techniques enhance the charm of the contestants. Combined with the modern space of the LED Matrix system, the 30 beauties show the youthfulness of Vietnamese women.

Mr. Le Xuan Son - head of the organizing committee - shared that the contest wishes to contribute to preserving, refreshing and spreading beauty in life, including the beauty of Vietnamese women.

Miss Vietnam 2016 contestants in the opening ceremony. Photo: Chi Linh.

Before that, from 7:30 p.m., the red carpet of Phu Tho Stadium welcomed many famous faces of the Vietnamese entertainment industry. Backstage, the contestants were rushing to put on makeup and prepare costumes for the competitions. Before the final round, many faces were considered to have the ability to win the crown such as Bui Nu Kieu Vy, Phung Lan Huong, Dao Thi Ha, Pham Thuy Tien, Huynh Thi Thuy Dung...

This year's final stage has the theme of Pearl of the Far East,directed by Hoang Nhat Nam. Korean star Bi Rain will perform on the competition night. Since yesterday (August 27), Bi Rain has been in Vietnam and practicing for the show, making the final night even more attractive. In addition, many Vietnamese artists will participate in the performance such as Thu Minh, Toc Tien, Dong Nhi, Noo Phuoc Thinh...

Huynh Thi Thuy Dung (left) and Bui Nu Kieu Vy - two potential candidates for the beauty queen title.

This year, due to many controversies before the contest, Miss Vietnam 2014 Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen will not appear on stage to hand over the crown to her successor. It is expected that the head of the organizing committee - Mr. Le Xuan Son - will take on this responsibility. The contest night also witnessed the return of Miss Vietnam from previous periods including: Pham Thi Mai Phuong (2002), Nguyen Thi Huyen (2004), Tran Thi Thuy Dung (2008), Dang Thi Ngoc Han (2010) and Dang Thu Thao (2012).

In addition to the three highest titles, the contest awarded the following secondary prizes: "Talented Beauty", "Beauty of the Sea", "Ao Dai Beauty", "Contestant with the Most Beautiful Face", "Contestant with the Most Beautiful Hair", "Contestant with the Most Beautiful Skin", "Contestant in the Most Beautiful Evening Gown", "Media Beauty", "Compassion Beauty".

This year, there are two pairs of MCs: runner-up Thuy Van - journalist Vu Manh Cuong, MC Ai Phuong - Duc Bao. The final night of Miss Vietnam 2016 is also special because the highest ticket price is up to 25 million VND.

According to VNE