Poster announcing Huong Giang as Vietnam's representative in Miss Universe 2025 - Photo: Organizing Committee
For the first time, Vietnam sent a transgender person to compete in Miss Universe.
Specifically, the Miss Universe Vietnam Organizing Committee wrote: "Vietnam made history in 2018, when it entered the Top 5 of Miss Universe for the first time - in the "spirit land" of Thailand.
And today, after 7 years, that flame burns stronger than ever. When the 74th Miss Universe returns to the land of golden temples, the place associated with the brilliant miracles of Vietnamese beauty, the Miss Universe Vietnam organization made a special decision: "handpick" an elite representative, who brings together feminine beauty, intelligence, confidence, bravery and above all, a tenacious heart that never stops striving.
The person given that mission is none other than Miss Nguyen Huong Giang.
Miss Huong Giang posted an announcement poster on her personal Facebook page - Photo: FBNV
The Miss Universe Vietnam organizing committee said Huong Giang is a testament to the power of determination and talent. She has succeeded in many roles: singer, actress, model, MC, judge and producer.
In 2024, Huong Giang took on the role of producer of Miss Universe Vietnam 2024, once again affirming that she has never stopped challenging herself.
"In every role, she shines with strong inner strength, creativity and pride, true to the image of a modern and strong Vietnamese woman. Let's make history together again" - wrote the Miss Universe Vietnam Facebook page.
Many audiences were surprised by this decision, because this is the first transgender beauty to be sent by the copyright holder in Vietnam to compete in this beauty pageant.
"This trip is shocking"; "Enough wow, if Huong Giang participates, she will be in the top 5"; "I predict that in the talent competition, she will sing Them nha co hoa pa pa pa"; "I thought Ha Truc Linh, but I was scared when I saw Huong Giang"; "If I don't win this year, when will I win again"... - some comments from the audience.
In 2018, Angela Ponce became the first transgender beauty to compete in Miss Universe. Five years later, in the 2023 season, there were two transgender contestants: Rikkie Valerie Kollé (Netherlands) and Marina Machete (Portugal) - who made it into the top 20 finalists.
This year, the contest takes place in Thailand with the final night scheduled for November 21. Currently, the best achievement of a Vietnamese representative at Miss Universe is H'Hen Nie's top 5 position in 2018.
Nguyen Huong Giang, born in 1991, from Hanoi , became known to the public after entering the top 4 of Vietnam Idol 2012. In 2018, she was crowned Miss International Queen in Thailand, becoming the first Vietnamese transgender beauty to achieve high results in this arena. For many years, Huong Giang has been involved in singing, movies and reality TV shows. She had a two-year relationship with Singaporean businessman Matt Liu, before breaking up in August 2022. During her career, she has also caused controversy and received backlash from the audience. |
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/hoa-hau-chuyen-gioi-huong-giang-dai-dien-viet-nam-thi-hoa-hau-hoan-vu-the-gioi-2025-20250924204008065.htm
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