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Miss Vietnam World (Vietnamese
: Hoa hậu Thế giới người Việt) is a beauty contest
for both Vietnamese
women in Vietnam and Overseas Vietnamese women from other countries in the world. The pageant is not related to Miss Universe Vietnam
or Miss Vietnam
pageants. The contest was first held in 2007, and the next was held in August 2010.
on September 2, the Independence day of Vietnam. There were 37 contestants participating in this contest from many countries in the world, including Vietnam, United Kingdom
, Switzerland
, Germany
, Czech Republic
, Russia
, Ukraine
, Bulgaria
, Canada
and the United States
. The final consisted of 4 sections: evening gown
, swimsuit
, áo dài
(the traditional costume of Vietnamese women) and an interview.
from May 20 to August 30. Before that the semi-final with contestants living in Vietnam competed in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, for contestants from in the American region competed in the US, and those from Europe gathered in the UK. Russia host competitors from former Soviet Union countries and South Korea was home for to competitors from Asian countries.
There are some contestants participating in this contest from many countries in the world, including Vietnam
, Australia
, Belgium
, Czech Republic
, Germany
, Japan
, Russia
, Sweden
, the United States. The winner of Miss World Vietnam 2010 - Lưu Thị Diễm Hương - received gifts worth 500 million dong (US$26,500), the highest among beauty contests in Vietnam so far and she represented Vietnam to compete at Miss Earth 2010
, which was held in Nha Trang later that year.
Il Divo
and several other local stars performed at 2010 Miss World Vietnam.
Vietnamese language
Vietnamese is the national and official language of Vietnam. It is the mother tongue of 86% of Vietnam's population, and of about three million overseas Vietnamese. It is also spoken as a second language by many ethnic minorities of Vietnam...
: Hoa hậu Thế giới người Việt) is a beauty contest
Beauty contest
A beauty pageant or beauty contest, is a competition that mainly focuses on the physical beauty of its contestants, although such contests often incorporate personality, talent, and answers to judges' questions as judged criteria...
for both Vietnamese
Vietnamese people
The Vietnamese people are an ethnic group originating from present-day northern Vietnam and southern China. They are the majority ethnic group of Vietnam, comprising 86% of the population as of the 1999 census, and are officially known as Kinh to distinguish them from other ethnic groups in Vietnam...
women in Vietnam and Overseas Vietnamese women from other countries in the world. The pageant is not related to Miss Universe Vietnam
Miss Universe Vietnam
Miss Universe Vietnam is a beauty contest held in Vietnam to select the country's representative to the Miss Universe pageant.This pageant is unrelated to Miss Vietnam or Miss World Vietnamese pageants.-History:...
or Miss Vietnam
Miss Vietnam
Miss Vietnam is a beauty contest in Vietnam that was held for the first time in 1988. This contest was initiated and organized by Tien Phong newspaper. The current Miss Vietnam is Đặng Thị Ngọc Hân, from Hanoi.-History:...
pageants. The contest was first held in 2007, and the next was held in August 2010.
The winner
| Year | Miss Vietnam World | Held Place | State | Place at International Beauty Pageant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Ngo Phuong Lan Ngo Phuong Lan Ngô Phương Lan is Miss World Vietnamese 2007 and first runner up at Miss Vietnam UK 2007.When Lan was 1st grade in Vietnam, her family moved to the U.S. where she studied 1st through 7th grade in New York City. In 2000, she returned to Hanoi and attended the United Nations International School... |
Vinpearl Land, Nha Trang Nha Trang Nha Trang is a coastal city and capital of Khanh Hoa province, on the South Central Coast of Vietnam. It is bounded on the North by Ninh Hoà district, on the East by the South China Sea, on the South by Cam Ranh town and on the West by Diên Khánh district... , Khanh Hoa Khánh Hòa Khánh Hòa may refer to a number of places in Vietnam:*Khanh Hoa Province*Khánh Hòa, An Giang - a commune of An Giang Province... |
Switzerland Switzerland Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition.... |
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| 2009 | cancelled | |||
| 2010 | Lưu Thị Diễm Hương Luu Thi Diem Huong Lưu Thị Diễm Hương is a beauty pageant winner and student. Diễm Hương was born 1990 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. She is the reigning Miss Vietnam World 2010... |
Vinpearl Land, Nha Trang Nha Trang Nha Trang is a coastal city and capital of Khanh Hoa province, on the South Central Coast of Vietnam. It is bounded on the North by Ninh Hoà district, on the East by the South China Sea, on the South by Cam Ranh town and on the West by Diên Khánh district... , Khanh Hoa Khánh Hòa Khánh Hòa may refer to a number of places in Vietnam:*Khanh Hoa Province*Khánh Hòa, An Giang - a commune of An Giang Province... |
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City , formerly named Saigon is the largest city in Vietnam... |
Top 14 Miss Earth 2010 Miss Earth 2010 Miss Earth 2010, the 10th edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, was held at Vinpearl Land, Nha Trang, Vietnam on December 4, 2010.Eighty-four contestants from various countries and territories competed for the Miss Earth 2010 title. At the conclusion of the competition, outgoing titleholder Miss... |
Miss Vietnam World 2007
Miss Vietnam World 2007 took place in Vinpearl, Nha TrangNha Trang
Nha Trang is a coastal city and capital of Khanh Hoa province, on the South Central Coast of Vietnam. It is bounded on the North by Ninh Hoà district, on the East by the South China Sea, on the South by Cam Ranh town and on the West by Diên Khánh district...
on September 2, the Independence day of Vietnam. There were 37 contestants participating in this contest from many countries in the world, including Vietnam, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, Czech Republic
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
, Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
, Ukraine
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
, Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Bulgaria , officially the Republic of Bulgaria , is a parliamentary democracy within a unitary constitutional republic in Southeast Europe. The country borders Romania to the north, Serbia and Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, as well as the Black Sea to the east...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
and the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The final consisted of 4 sections: evening gown
Evening gown
An evening gown is a long flowing women's dress usually worn to a formal affair. It ranges from tea and ballerina to full-length. Evening gowns are often made of a luxury fabric such as chiffon, velvet, satin, or silk...
, swimsuit
Swimsuit
A swimsuit, bathing suit, or swimming costume is an item of clothing designed to be worn by men, women or children while they are engaging in a water-based activity or water sports, such as swimming, water polo, diving, surfing, water skiing, or during activities in the sun, such as sun bathing.A...
, áo dài
Áo dài
The áo dài is a Vietnamese national costume, now most commonly for women. In its current form, it is a tight-fitting silk tunic worn over pantaloons. The word is pronounced ow zai in the North and ow yai in the South of the country. Áo is derived from a Middle Chinese word meaning "padded coat"...
(the traditional costume of Vietnamese women) and an interview.
Placement
| Final Results | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Miss Vietnam World 2007 |
|
| 1st Runner-up |
|
| 2nd Runner-up |
 Nam DinhNam Dinh Nam Định is a big city in the Red River Delta of northern Vietnam. It is the capital of Nam Dinh Province and capital of the South of Red River Delta. Nam Dinh province was, at one time, part of Ha Nam Ninh province until it was split up again in 1996 to return to being two separate provinces,... - Đặng Minh Thu |
| Finalists |
Ha Noi - Vu Ngoc Anh |
| Top 10 |
Ca Mau Cà Mau Cà Mau is a city in southern Vietnam. It is the capital of Ca Mau province, a province in the Mekong Delta region, in the southernmost part of Vietnam's inland territory. Vietnam's incumbent Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung was born and raised here... - Phan Nhu Thao Can Tho - Vo Thi Le Thu |
Special Awards
- Miss Tourism :
Nguyen Kang Wung Ching - GermanyGermanyGermany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate... - Miss Photogenic :
Nguyen Cao Thu Van - USA - Best in Evening Gown : Tran Ngoc Bich - Ho Chi Minh cityHo Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City , formerly named Saigon is the largest city in Vietnam...
- Best in Presentation : Nguyen Thi Anh Ly - Ha Noi
- Best Complexion : Vu Ngoc Anh - Ha Noi
- Miss Beach :
Nguyen Thi Van Anh - UkraineUkraineUkraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia... - Best in Ao dai : Anna Hua Ngoc Anh - United KingdomUnited KingdomThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
- Best in Interview :
Ngo Phuong Lan - SwitzerlandSwitzerlandSwitzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
Miss Vietnam World 2009
The second edition of this beauty pageant planned to be held in 2009. It was allowed but then was cancelled due to lack of time for well organising.Miss Vietnam World 2010
Miss Vietnam World 2010 final took place in Vinpearl Land, Nha TrangNha Trang
Nha Trang is a coastal city and capital of Khanh Hoa province, on the South Central Coast of Vietnam. It is bounded on the North by Ninh Hoà district, on the East by the South China Sea, on the South by Cam Ranh town and on the West by Diên Khánh district...
from May 20 to August 30. Before that the semi-final with contestants living in Vietnam competed in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, for contestants from in the American region competed in the US, and those from Europe gathered in the UK. Russia host competitors from former Soviet Union countries and South Korea was home for to competitors from Asian countries.
There are some contestants participating in this contest from many countries in the world, including Vietnam
Vietnam
Vietnam – sometimes spelled Viet Nam , officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam – is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea –...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
, Czech Republic
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
, Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
, Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
, the United States. The winner of Miss World Vietnam 2010 - Lưu Thị Diễm Hương - received gifts worth 500 million dong (US$26,500), the highest among beauty contests in Vietnam so far and she represented Vietnam to compete at Miss Earth 2010
Miss Earth 2010
Miss Earth 2010, the 10th edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, was held at Vinpearl Land, Nha Trang, Vietnam on December 4, 2010.Eighty-four contestants from various countries and territories competed for the Miss Earth 2010 title. At the conclusion of the competition, outgoing titleholder Miss...
, which was held in Nha Trang later that year.
Il Divo
Il Divo
Il Divo is a multinational operatic pop vocal group created by music manager, executive, and reality TV star Simon Cowell. Formed in the United Kingdom, they are also signed to Cowell's record label, Syco Music...
and several other local stars performed at 2010 Miss World Vietnam.
Placement
| Final Results | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Miss Vietnam World 2010 |
|
| 1st Runner-up |
Nguyễn Ngọc Kiều Khanh Nguyễn Ngọc Kiều Khanh is a beauty pageant contestant and student. Kiều Khanh was born 1992 in Munich, Germany, and is of Vietnamese descent. She also holds Vietnamese citizenship. She is the first runner-up of Miss Vietnam World 2010 pageant in Nha Trang, Vietnam... |
| 2nd Runner-up |
|
| Top 5 |
Thanh Hoa Thanh Hóa Thanh Hóa is the capital city of Vietnam's Thanh Hoa province. The population is nearly 200,000 with an area of only 57.9 square kilometers.... - Phan Thị Lý Tien Giang - Phan Thị Mơ |
| Top 15 |
Ha Noi - Hạ Thị Hoàng Anh Bac Kan Bac Kan -Administrative divisions:The town is divided into 4 wards: Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, Đức Xuân, Sông Cầu and Phùng Chí Kiên and 4 communes: Huyền Tụng, Dương Quang, Nông Thượng, Xuất Hóa.... - Bùi Thị Thu Hường Ha Noi - Nguyễn Phương Mai Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City , formerly named Saigon is the largest city in Vietnam... - Ninh Hoàng Ngân Lam Dong - Nguyễn Thị Thanh Vân Ba Ria - Vung Tau - Hồ Thị Oanh Yến |
Special Awards
- Miss Congeniality: - Ngụy Thanh Lan
- Miss Photogenic: - Lưu Thị Diễm Hương
- Best Face: - Daniela Nguyễn Thu Mây
- Miss Elegant: - Nguyễn Mai Anh
- Miss Sport: - Phạm Thúy Vy Victoria
- Miss Talent: - Nguyễn Thanh Huyền
- Best in Áo dài: - Hạ Thị Hoàng Anh (previously Phạm Thị Thùy Linh but was disqualified because of violating the regulation)
- Miss Fashion: - Ninh Hoàng Ngân
- Miss Beach: - Nguyễn Ngọc Kiều Khanh
Vietnamese representatives participated in the Miss Earth contest
| Year | Representative | Residence | Domestic title | Placement in Miss Earth | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Miss Earth 2003 Miss Earth 2003, the 3rd edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, was held on November 9, 2003 at the UP Theater, in Quezon City, Philippines. Fifty-seven delegates from all over the globe participated in the event. The pageant was broadcast live via ABS-CBN in the Philippines and to many countries... |
Nguyễn Ngân Hà | Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City , formerly named Saigon is the largest city in Vietnam... |
Miss South Vietnam - Top 10 Miss Vietnam 2000 Miss Vietnam Miss Vietnam is a beauty contest in Vietnam that was held for the first time in 1988. This contest was initiated and organized by Tien Phong newspaper. The current Miss Vietnam is Đặng Thị Ngọc Hân, from Hanoi.-History:... |
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| 2004 Miss Earth 2004 Miss Earth 2004, the 4th edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, took place at the University of the Philippines Theater in Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines on October 24, 2004... |
Bùi Thuý Hạnh | Hanoi Hanoi Hanoi , is the capital of Vietnam and the country's second largest city. Its population in 2009 was estimated at 2.6 million for urban districts, 6.5 million for the metropolitan jurisdiction. From 1010 until 1802, it was the most important political centre of Vietnam... |
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| 2005 Miss Earth 2005 Miss Earth 2005, the 5th edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, took place on October 23, 2005 in Quezon City, Philippines. A total of 80 candidates from around the globe took part in the event.... |
Đào Thị Thanh Hoài | Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City , formerly named Saigon is the largest city in Vietnam... |
2nd runner-up Miss Vietnamese Woman Photogenic | ||
| 2006 Miss Earth 2006 Miss Earth 2006, the 6th edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, took place on November 26, 2006 in the grounds of the National Museum in Manila, Philippines. The pageant was won by Hil Hernández of Chile.... |
Vũ Nguyễn Hà Anh | Hanoi Hanoi Hanoi , is the capital of Vietnam and the country's second largest city. Its population in 2009 was estimated at 2.6 million for urban districts, 6.5 million for the metropolitan jurisdiction. From 1010 until 1802, it was the most important political centre of Vietnam... |
Miss Swimsuit and Top 10 Miss Vietnamese Woman Photogenic 2005, Top 10 Miss Universe Vietnam 2008 Miss Universe Vietnam Miss Universe Vietnam is a beauty contest held in Vietnam to select the country's representative to the Miss Universe pageant.This pageant is unrelated to Miss Vietnam or Miss World Vietnamese pageants.-History:... |
1st runner-up Miss Talent (winner: Miss China) | |
| 2007 Miss Earth 2007 Miss Earth 2007, the seventh Miss Earth beauty pageant, was held on November 11, 2007 at the UP Theater in Quezon City, Philippines. The delegates also visited Nha Trang, Vietnam. 88 delegates competed for the title, making 2007 the largest edition of delegates for Miss Earth. The pageant was... |
Trương Tri Trúc Diễm | Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City , formerly named Saigon is the largest city in Vietnam... |
1st runner-up Miss Vietnamese Woman Photogenic 2005 | Miss Fashion | |
| 2010 Miss Earth 2010 Miss Earth 2010, the 10th edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, was held at Vinpearl Land, Nha Trang, Vietnam on December 4, 2010.Eighty-four contestants from various countries and territories competed for the Miss Earth 2010 title. At the conclusion of the competition, outgoing titleholder Miss... |
Lưu Thị Diễm Hương Luu Thi Diem Huong Lưu Thị Diễm Hương is a beauty pageant winner and student. Diễm Hương was born 1990 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. She is the reigning Miss Vietnam World 2010... |
Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City , formerly named Saigon is the largest city in Vietnam... |
Miss World Vietnamese 2010 Miss World Vietnamese Miss Vietnam World is a beauty contest for both Vietnamese women in Vietnam and Overseas Vietnamese women from other countries in the world. The pageant is not related to Miss Universe Vietnam or Miss Vietnam pageants... |
Top 14 Miss Earth 2010 Miss Earth 2010 Miss Earth 2010, the 10th edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, was held at Vinpearl Land, Nha Trang, Vietnam on December 4, 2010.Eighty-four contestants from various countries and territories competed for the Miss Earth 2010 title. At the conclusion of the competition, outgoing titleholder Miss... |
Best in Swimsuit, Top 5 Miss Talent |
| 2011 Miss Earth 2011 Miss Earth 2011, the 11th edition of the Miss Earth pageant, is scheduled to be held on December 3, 2011 at the University of the Philippines Theater in Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines. The show will be aired live by Channel V at 8:00pm, while Star World will broadcast on Sunday, December 4 at... |
Nguyễn Thái Hà | Hanoi Hanoi Hanoi , is the capital of Vietnam and the country's second largest city. Its population in 2009 was estimated at 2.6 million for urban districts, 6.5 million for the metropolitan jurisdiction. From 1010 until 1802, it was the most important political centre of Vietnam... |
1st runner-up Miss Hanoi - Vietnam 2005 | TBA | TBA |