Dieu Ngoc crowned Miss Ao Dai Vietnam 2016

With this title, the 26-year-old beauty will represent Vietnam to compete in Miss World 2016 later this year.

On the final night, after three rounds of Ao Dai, swimwear and evening gown modeling, the five most outstanding beauties were selected to enter the interview round, including Anh Thu, Yen Nhi, Phuong Linh, Quynh Chau and Dieu Ngoc.

With the most confident and persuasive answers as well as being highly appreciated by the jury in all competition rounds, Dieu Ngoc, who stands 1.8 metres tall, defeated other contestants to win the crown.

First runner-up, Yen Nhi, will represent Vietnam in Miss Grand International 2016, meanwhile the second runner-up Phuong Linh will compete in Miss International 2016.

The final night saw the presence of reigning Miss Grand International Claire Elizabeth Parker and the top 3 contestants of Miss Ao Dai Vietnam 2014.

After concluding the contest, the three beauties will be trained for three coming international pageants to be held at the end of 2016.

Miss Ao dai Vietnam – The Way to Miss World Crown was held by Vietnam Television (VTV) and HCMC-based BHD Company. The contest which is the first beauty contest is organized in the format of a reality show to look for the best three to compete at three international beauty contests – Miss World, Miss International and Miss Supranational. Contestants spent 9 weeks for training workshops on communication, fitness, makeup, style, and etiquettes by leading experts, and competed with each other.