Vietnam's Ngoc Duyen crowned Miss Global Beauty Queen 2016
(VNF) - The representative of Vietnam, Nguyen Thi Ngoc Duyen has become the winner of Miss Global Beauty Queen 2016 held in the Republic of Korea.
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The first runner-up is Elisabeta-Eliza Ancau from Romania whiles the second, third and fourth runners up are the contestants from the Netherlands, Brazil and Venezuela. (Photo: vietnamnet.vn)
The final of Miss Global Beauty Queen 2016 took place in Seoul on October 24th. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Duyen, 23, from Vietnam was crowned Miss Global Beauty Queen. Vietnam is the only Asian candidate to rank among top five and win the victory.
The first runner-up was Romania, Elisabeta-Eliza Ancau, 25, who last year represented her country in Miss Supranational. The second runner-up was Netherlands, Elize Joanne de Jong, 21, third runner-up was Brazil, Isabele Pandini, 24, and rounding out the Top five, as fourth runner-up, was Venezuela, Jessica Daniela Cozier Rosillo, 21.
During the three-week-long contest, the candidates traveled through South Korea and were exposed to a fantastic cultural experience.
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Duyen graduates from the Movie and Stage University. (Photo: vietnamnet.vn)
The final show lasted for over three hours, as all candidates parade in casual wear, national costumes, swimsuits and evening gowns, before the Top 15 semi-finalists were announced. Some got to present their talent numbers as well.
Contestants who advanced to and stopped at the Top 15 were Russia, Bashkortostan, Turkey, India, Tatarstan, Denmark, Korea, Thailand, Latvia and New Zealand.
Miss Global Beauty Queen has been organised since 2005, aiming to honour the beauty of women in a modern society./.
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She is 23 years old and 1.74 m-tall. (Photo: vietnamnet.vn)
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Duyen wears a traditional brocade costume with embroidery patterns with other contestants. (Photo: vietnamnet.vn)
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Seosan Haemieupseong Fortress Festival - Miss Global Beauty Queen 2016 Candidates parade in their National Costume. (Photo: Miss Global Beauty Queen/Facebook)
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Duyen receives a lot comments from audiences during the pageant. (Photo: vietnamnet.vn)
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Duyen’s in another traditional costume. (Source: thethaongaynay.vn)
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During the three-week-long contest, the candidates traveled through South Korea and were exposed to a fantastic cultural experience. (Photo: Miss Global Beauty Queen/Facebook)
( Compiled by VNF )
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