The Miss Vietnam 2026 organizing committee announced 56 contestants advancing to the national finals. These selections followed two preliminary rounds held in Hanoi on 29/7 and in TP HCM on 1/8. Most contestants opted for a graceful and elegant style during their appearance before the judges.

During the preliminaries, each contestant introduced themselves, their background, and their talents. The expert panel posed questions on diverse topics to evaluate their communication, adaptability, and critical thinking abilities.

Contestants catwalked, fostering a cheerful atmosphere and maintaining a relaxed mood before the main segments.

Le Phuong Nghi, a student at Foreign Trade University's Campus 2 in TP HCM, impressed judges. Originally from Gia Lai, she holds an IELTS score of 7.5 and is proficient in Japanese. Phuong Nghi shared that she dedicated months to refining her catwalk and communication skills for the national beauty pageant.

Many candidates captivated the judges with their striking appearance and notable academic achievements.

Contestant Nguyen Hong Ha Nghi (left), 19, from Da Nang, demonstrated strong communication skills in English and Chinese. She aspires to become an interpreter or bilingual MC.

Nguyen Thao Nguyen, from Nghe An, is pursuing Digital Media and Business Marketing at the University of Queensland, Australia. She revealed she began studying abroad at 14, taking on various part-time jobs—including fish processing, makeup artistry, and banking—to fund her education. Thao Nguyen has also donated her hair multiple times to breast cancer patients.

Contestant Trinh Ngoc Huyen, 19, currently Miss University of Finance - Marketing TP HCM, leveraged her prior stage experience to impress the judges and secure her spot in the next round.

Dinh Dieu Anh achieved an IELTS score of 7.5 at 17. She also holds an HSK4 Chinese certificate and is learning Korean. Dieu Anh currently works for an artificial intelligence (AI) company.

Contestant Mai Thi Yen Nhi (left) selected a monochrome, off-the-shoulder dress for her casting.

Nguyen Thi Thuy Dung (front row) exuded confidence as she exited the anthropometric room, with judges commending her natural beauty and radiant smile.

Miss Vietnam 2024 Ha Truc Linh, the youngest judge, expressed her admiration for contestants demonstrating diverse talents, strong communication abilities, and versatile language skills.

Judges for the southern region casting round included, from left: designer Le Thanh Hoa, singer Ai Phuong, and director Le Thien Vien.

Miss Vietnam 2026 began its journey in June with a recruitment tour and engagement activities at various universities. This year's theme, "Mien huong sac" (Land of Fragrant Beauty), seeks to celebrate the beauty of women from all regions while emphasizing intellect, character, and community responsibility.

The 56 selected contestants will next participate in a series of training and challenge activities at the common house. Miss Ha Truc Linh will crown her successor at the competition's final event, anticipated in September in Hai Phong.

By Tan Cao

Photos: Organizing Committee