Vo Hoang Yen - 'controversial supermodel' shines again

After a period of leaving the modeling world due to many scandals, the supermodel rose to fame when leading the contestants of Vietnam's Next Top Model 2017.

1.78 m tall, attractive body and Western-looking face, Vo Hoang Yen when she first appeared became"strange wind" blowing into Vietnamese fashion village.

Nurturing the dream of becoming a model but having a knack for beauty contests, Vo Hoang Yen has achieved many achievements in both fields. She has won a series of titles such as top 10 Miss Vietnam Photogenic 2006, Gold prizeVietnam Supermodel 2008,1st runner-up of Miss Universe Vietnam 2008. After competing in Miss Universe 2009, despite returning empty-handed, the beauty quickly became sought after by the media and the audience. At that time, she was only 20 years old.year old.

Hoang Yen was highly appreciated at Miss Universe 2009.

Vo Hoang Yen is ratedis one of the most skilled models in Vietnam, and was once aindispensable name of catwalks big and small.Sheoften attract attention with graceful steps, hand waving, spinning on the catwalk or posing in front of the camera.

Young, beautiful and radiant, Hoang Yen admitted that there were times when she rested on her laurels. As Do Manh Cuong commented:"In the past, Yen had a star disease. She was late, skipped rehearsals, always had her own makeup and hair done by her own team without following the designer's instructions. Before Yen retired, I didn't like her even though she was a beautiful model, with a classy demeanor and catwalk moves."

* Vo Hoang Yen at Miss Universe 2009

Over 10 years of experience,The supermodel's straightforward personality and awkward way of speaking caused her to encounter many difficulties.

Holding the view: "A good model must shine the brightest and be remembered the most by the audience in the performance",She is often criticized for dominating her co-stars.At the final nightVietnam Supermodel 2012,Vo Hoang Yen was accused of intentionally walking fast to "cut off" her junior Ngoc Oanh. Recalling the past, the model explained:"I was assigned the vedette position in the show but Oanh brought the model out to greet me before me, maybe she forgot the script.So I had to go one more round to get back to my rightful place. That's professionalism, not rip-off."

Hoang Yen once surprised the audience with her declining figure. In 2011, the model caused a stir because of her uncontrolled weight gain.In the face of criticism, she threw herself into the exercise process. A year later, she lost so much weight that her body was emaciated and her face was haggard.,She often looks haggard and is criticized for dressing badly every time she appears. Vo Hoang Yen's decline in beauty has caused her to be caught up in many rumors.overindulgence, substance abuseHowever, she denied it and said she was satisfied with her skinny body.because that is the requirement and characteristic of a professional model.

Her skinny image once caused Hoang Yen to lose her position in the profession.

The peak of the scandal was at the end of 2013, Hoang Yen had a car accident while driving. She was criticized by the public for participating in traffic while drunk. The incident caused the model's image to decline seriously. Before that, although lThe model continued to be rumored to have affairs with two married men, but both were denied.After a year of moderate activity, in 2015, at a press conference, she announced her retirement from modeling andswitch to DJLooking at the tears of the proud supermodel of the past,Many people believe that Vo Hoang Yen's time has passed.

But for the supermodel, withdrawing is not giving up. During her absence, Vo Hoang Yen stays at home reading books, studying music and fashion, cooking for herself, and playing with her dog who has been with her for 11 years. She grows vegetables on her balcony to have fresh food to serve guests. "I don't know why everyone is surprised to know that I like to cook. It seems like people think that long-legged models are born to be pampered," she said.

Her powerful image in the final night of Vietnam's Next Top Model 2017.

Occasionally, she still performs to support her acquaintances, and to ease her longing for her job. Hoang Yen said she hates seeing people playing with their phones while performing. To her, it is an act that hurts her pride. Therefore, she has to perform with real substance, so that no one can take their eyes off her.

For her, fashion is her breath. "Sometimes when I turn on the TV and see young models on the catwalk, I get frustrated and want to run up and perform instead. What kind of model walks so weakly?" she confided.

The supermodel patiently waited for a chance to return,and the opportunity comes - the competitionVietnam's Next Top Model 2017.Hoang Yen became the most mentioned name of the season.

When the judges were announced, the public was surprised that Vo Hoang Yen was not the host, instead it was Truong Ngoc Anh. Some people spoke up to express the injustice on her behalf. But Hoang Yen, 28 years old, did not demand her return.return to her rightful place" like 5 years ago. She is satisfied with her role, even speaking out to defend Truong Ngoc Anh because "it is not yet time for me to try the most powerful position".

* Vo Hoang Yen's impressive demonstration at Next Top Model

Becoming a professional trainer, Hoang Yen demonstrated most of the challenges in 11 episodes. She easily overcame the challenges with admiring eyes and countless compliments from the contestants who were models. The runner-up of the program, Thuy Duong, admitted that she considered Hoang Yen a new idol in the profession. People in the industry considered her the most impressive professional consultant in all the Next Top seasons.

"In fact, there were challenges that made me tremble, such as taking photos in the air. I held my breath, did not dare to look down, and tried to concentrate. If I was scared, I would not have the face to teach and inspire the contestants," she shared.

Having gone through consecutive days of filming all night, combined with her poor health, Hoang Yen never showed signs of fatigue. Despite having a history of arthritis in her legs, she still climbed up.stiltsposing, then having cramps for 30 minutes. Another time, because she was too tired, she intended to stop demonstrating a challenge. But a contestant approached her and asked her to model, she happily agreed. "As a professional consultant, I have to go through everything. I will only give up when I can't do it anymore," Hoang Yen expressed.

Audiences, friends and family were happy to see a more mature and thoughtful Vo Hoang Yen than before. The model affirmed: "I have been and am taking back what belongs to me. Having gone through the events, I know who I am and where I stand. Surely Vo Hoang Yen will not rest on her laurels again. Surely I will not let my halo fade away again."

* Hoang Yen's catwalk steps

According to VNE