On forums and the organizer's official candidate profile pages, Pham Nhu Phuong receives praise from the audience for her sharp features and balanced physique. Already well-known in the sports world, her appearance garners significant attention.
"I want to present a new version of myself to the audience. The journey from the sports arena to the runway will be very different – a place where I step out of my comfort zone", Nhu Phuong says.
She uses the stage name Louis Pham for her recent entertainment activities as a KOL or influencer. According to Nhu Phuong, entering this new field is an opportunity to train, aim for professionalism in her new career choices, and inspire young people.
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Nhu Phuong in a swimsuit photoshoot taken in early May. |
For several weeks, Nhu Phuong has been training to achieve a more toned physique. She states that her years in sports have accustomed her to pressure and discipline. As she transitions to a new field, she feels mentally at ease. Following the online round, Nhu Phuong will participate in live auditions in June to secure a spot in the final house.
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Former gymnast Pham Nhu Phuong at SEA Games 31, held on home turf. Photo: Giang Huy. |
Pham Nhu Phuong, 23, from Ha Noi, was once a promising talent for the national gymnastics team. Fans dubbed her the "golden girl" for her impressive competitive achievements, including a gold medal at the 2018 Youth Olympics, two silver medals in the team and uneven bars events, and bronze medals in the balance beam and floor exercise at SEA Games 31. After a controversy led to her removal from the national team's early 2024 training camp, Nhu Phuong submitted her resignation.
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The everyday look of former athlete Nhu Phuong. Photo: Provided by subject. |
The Face is a competition seeking advertising models, founded by Nigel Barker, a former judge of America's Next Top Model. Contestants are grouped and trained by top models in the entertainment industry.
Since 2016, a Vietnamese entity has acquired the rights to organize the program. The winners from the four seasons include: Phi Phuong Anh, Tu Hao, Mac Trung Kien, and Huynh Tu Anh. The lineup of coaches who have served as judges on the show comprises renowned and experienced models such as: Ho Ngoc Ha, Thanh Hang, Pham Huong, Lan Khue, Minh Tu, Vo Hoang Yen, Minh Hang, Vu Thu Phuong, Anh Thu, Ky Duyen, and Minh Trieu.
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