Kieu Duy, along with 79 other contestants, competed in the final round held on the afternoon of 27/11 in Tokyo. She was awarded second place in the national costume competition for her "Cuu Long An Van" design, which she showcased on 16/11. The top honor in this category went to the contestant from Ghana.
During her two weeks at the competition, Kieu Duy engaged in numerous cultural exchange activities and preliminary rounds. In a video interview exceeding three minutes, published by the organizers on 25/11, Kieu Duy answered questions in English. She presented "Cham", a health project focused on donating medicine cabinets and medical supplies to health stations in remote areas. This initiative aims to provide residents with essential medication and emergency first aid support. She developed this project based on the third of the United Nations' 17 sustainable development goals. To date, she has donated many over-the-counter medicine cabinets and medical supplies to communities in Tay Ninh and Dien Bien.
During the interview, Kieu Duy also highlighted Vietnam's vibrant cuisine, picturesque landscapes, and the inherent friendliness of its people, which are key attractions for international tourists. She spoke emotionally about her mother when asked, "If you could switch places with someone for a day, who would it be?". She shared that she often receives messages like "mom misses you" or "what are you doing?". Kieu Duy admitted that there were times she hadn't fully understood her parents' affection and wished to embody her mother to grasp it more deeply.
Her full name is Nguyen Ngoc Kieu Duy, a 22-year-old from Vinh Long. She stands 1,69 m tall, with body measurements of 88-63-90 cm. Kieu Duy previously won "Nguoi Dep Tay Do 2023" and "Miss FPTU Can Tho" before being crowned Miss National Vietnam in 12/2024. In late October, she graduated with distinction from FPT University Can Tho.
Miss International is one of the three major global beauty pageants, alongside Miss World and Miss Universe. First organized in 1960, it takes place annually in Japan. The competition aims to foster connection and cultural exchange among nations. Miss Huynh Thi Thanh Thuy crowned her successor at the 63rd edition of the competition.
Tan Cao
