Nguyen Thu Huong, crowned Miss Sports Vietnam in 1995, will compete in the Mrs World 2011 to be held from December 5-16 in the US, according to the Performing Arts Department of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

The 32-year-old mother of two has worn many hats since winning her title, including television MC, film actress and businesswoman.

Dr Doan Thi Kim Hong, a member of the judging panel at Mrs World 2008, has been invited to return and chair the jury for this year's contest.

Hong said the competition will be a valuable opportunity to show the beauty of Vietnam to the world./.