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Luong Thuy Linh becomes Miss World Vietnam 2019

Luong Thuy Linh, a 19-year-old student from the northern province of Cao Bang surpassed 38 other contestants to take the crown in the final round of the Miss World Vietnam 2019 beauty contest in the central city of Da Nang on August 3.
Luong Thuy Linh becomes Miss World Vietnam 2019 ảnh 1Miss World Vietnam 2019 Luong Thuy Linh (Photo courtesy of the organising board)

Da Nang (VNA) – LuongThuy Linh, a 19-year-old student from the northern province of Cao Bang surpassed38 other contestants to take the crown in the final round of the Miss WorldVietnam 2019 beauty contest in the central city of Da Nang on August 3.

Linh received a crown worth 3billion VND (129,000 USD) and a sceptre, along with a cash award of 300 millionVND (12,900 USD).

She will represent Vietnam at theMiss World 2019 that is scheduled to take place in London, the United Kingdom,in early December.

The first runner-up was Nguyen HaKieu Loan from the central province of Quang Nam, who got a prize of 150million VND (6,450 USD) in cash. Loan will compete at the Miss Grand Internationalcontest.

Meanwhile, Nguyen Tuong San from thecapital city of Hanoi was the second runner-up and was awarded with 100 millionVND (4,300 USD) in cash. San was appointed to represent Vietnam at the MissIntercontinental contest.

At the same time, the organisingboard also presented other auxiliary awards, including Miss Humanity, MissCommunications, Miss Ao Dai, Miss Sports, Miss Talent, Miss Fashion, and MissBeach.

The Miss World Vietnam 2019 washeld by Sen Vang Entertainment. During two-month of competition, the pageantcontest toured Ho Chi Minh City and Quang Ninh province. A series of charityactivities was also conducted within the competition’s framework.-VNA
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