H’Hen Nie, a 25-year-old model from the Ede ethnic minority group in the Central Highlands, was crowned Miss Universe Vietnam 2017. (Photo: Miss Universe Vietnam)Khanh Hoa (VNA) – H’HenNie, a 25-year-old model from the Ede ethnic minority group in the CentralHighlands province of Dak Lak, was crowned Miss Universe Vietnam 2017 in thegrand finale on January 6.
The finale took place in the resortcity of Nha Trang, the central coast province of Khanh Hoa where 42 contestantsfrom across the country showed off their beauty.
H’Hen Nie was popular during thenational pageant for her brown complexion and athletic body. She won for asweeping answer for the Top 3 final questions and took home the crown “Empower”worth 2.7 billion VND (118,800 USD).
She will represent Vietnam at MissUniverse 2018.
Other two professional models, HoangThi Thuy and Mau Thi Thanh Thuy became the pageant’s first and secondrunner-up, respectively.
The grand finale started off by thecontestants’ performance in “ao dai” – Vietnamese traditional gown, followed byswimsuit and evening gown competitions.
Prior to the final night, thecontestants have taken part in many social and charity activities in Khanh Hoa,Binh Thuan, Phu Yen and Lam Dong provinces.
It was the third time Miss UniverseVietnam has been organised since 2008.
Nguyen Thuy Lam from northern Thai Binh province was Miss Universe Vietnam 2008and Pham Thi Huong from the northern port city of Hai Phong was Miss UniverseVietnam 2015.-VNA
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