Vietnam Crown Second in Global Beauties’ Ranking

The "Country of the Year 2021" ranking is the first of its kind and is based on the various achievements of national representatives at major beauty contests, including Miss World, Miss Universe, Miss Supranational, and Miss Grand International.

Last year saw several Vietnamese beauties contribute to Vietnam’s overall success, marking several milestones in international beauty. They were Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien who won Miss Grand International 2021, Do Thi Ha who was in the Top 13 of Miss World 2021, and Kim Duyen who was in the Top 16 of Miss Universe 2021.

Vietnam earned 3,750 points for such achievements. Photo: Globalbeauties.

India topped the list with a total of 4,450 points mostly contributed by Harnaaz Sandhu winning Miss Universe 2021, Manasa Varanasi who was in the Top 13 of Miss World 2021, Aavriti Choudhary who was in the Top 12 of Miss Supranational 2021, and Manika Sheokand who was in the Top 20 of Miss Grand International.

Elsewhere, the other leading countries in the global rankings were Poland, South Africa, and Puerto Rico.

Traditionally, strong nations in terms of beauty such as Venezuela and the Philippines came seventh and eighth in the "Country of the Year 2021" ranking, respectively.

Vietnam has had an extremely successful year in the international beauty arena with a series of remarkable achievements by Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien - crowned Miss Grand International 2021, Do Thi Ha in the top 13 Miss World 2021 and Nguyen Huynh Kim Duyen in top 16 Miss Universe 2021.

Let’s take a look at the journeys of some beauty queens who made it to international contests.

1. Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien

Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien - crowned Miss Grand International 2021. Photo: Lao Dong

The 24-year old pageant winner is Final year/Hospitality Management/ Vatel Vietnam Investor and Co-founder of Adopt’ Vietnam. Her favorite quote has always been "Never regret. Keep moving forward."

During the Top 10 evening gown performance, she wore a dress called "The Crown Dress". This is also the dress chosen by the beauty in the Miss Grand Vietnam 2021 crowning ceremony.

Tien also represented Vietnam to compete at Miss International 2018 in Japan. She was awarded the Certificate of Merit by the Prime Minister of Vietnam Pham Minh Chinh for Distinguished Young Face 2021.

2. Do Thi Ha

Do Thi Ha - top 13 Miss World 2021. Photo: An Ninh Thu Do

The beauty's hometown is Hau Loc district, Thanh Hoa province. In 2020, she competed against 34 other candidates at Miss Vietnam 2020 at the Phu Tho Indoor Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City. She won the title making her Vietnam’s Miss World 2021 candidate. She was 19 years old when she was crowned Miss World Vietnam 2021.

She represented Vietnam at Miss World 2021 and competed against 96 other candidates in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

She was selected as one of the 40 quarterfinalists. On March 16, 2022, she competed against 39 other quarterfinalists during the Miss World 2021 coronation night at the Coca-Cola Music Hall in San Juan. She won the digital challenge and finished in the Top 13.

3. Nguyen Huynh Kim Duyen

Nguyễn Huynh Kim Duyen - top 16 Miss Universe 2021. Photo: Lao Dong

Nguyen Huynh Kim Duyen, the Vietnamese representative at Miss Universe 2021, received the highest number of votes from fans as she made it into the Top 16 of the global pageant at the finals in Israel.

The 26-year-old girl, who stands at a height of 1.73 metres and measures 95-62-95, impressed the jury and audience by her outfit featuring Banh Tet, a traditional cake in the southern region.

She is widely viewed as an outstanding person who regularly participates in charitable campaigns throughout Vietnam, including health care for people with HIV/AIDS, support for LGBTQ+ rights, and assistance to poor children attending school.

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