Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc participated in the Miss World 2026 pageant as the representative of Vietnam, the host country of the pageant, which is being held in Vietnam for the first time. Bao Ngoc was born in 2001 in Can Tho and is 1.86 meters tall. Won the first runner-up title of Miss World Vietnam 2022 and was crowned Miss Continental 2022.
In addition to her experience in beauty pageants, she has attracted attention thanks to her knowledge of foreign languages, education and years of experience in the fields of environmental and sustainable development.
It started with many amazing achievements.
The Miss World 2026 pageant was held from August 8 to September 5, with 111 contestants from Quang Ninh, Hai Phong and Khanh Hoa provinces participating. In the early days, Bao Ngoc and other contestants participated in many cultural and social activities that helped to boost the image of Vietnam.
In the Chef Beauty Challenge, Bao Ngoc and his team won after two rounds. Bao Ngoc was responsible for presenting the menu idea and cooking method to the judges. This is one of the first achievements for the Vietnamese actor in his concert tour.
In the talent segment, Bao Ngoc chose to play the Central Highlands stone instrument xylophone along with singing and rapping. This performance helped her make it to the top 23 contestants of the talent competition. In a head-to-head challenge, the beautiful Vietnamese contestant advanced from the group stage to become one of the top 5 standout contestants from the Asia and Oceania region before finishing in the top 20 contestants.
The turning point was called Top Model.
The most important stop before the final was the best model competition. Joining the ranks of prominent contestants from the Asia-Pacific region, Bao Ngoc continued her consistent performance at the 17th Vietnam Beauty and Fashion Festival in Nha Trang on August 27.
She was selected as the winner of the Asia Pacific Model of the Year competition, which ensured her direct entry into the top 40 contestants of Miss World 2026.
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The win made Bao Ngoc one of the first female contestants to place in the Top 40. This achievement has also attracted increasing attention from international beauty websites. Before closing night, many polls expected the Vietnamese actress to be among the top contenders for the title.
Generation Zero and the story of youth.
In addition to pageants that focus on appearance and stage skills, Bao Ngoc has dedicated much of her passion to Generation Zero, a project that aims to empower young people to participate in climate change and sustainable development issues.
On August 31, she was chosen as the 24th best contestant in the competition “Lazazmani Mizani” of this project. Bao Ngoc presented his opinion that young people should not be limited to participating in popular activities such as planting trees or reducing plastic waste, but should be given the necessary knowledge to participate in political dialogues and communicate with local and international organizations.
As part of the event, a Bao Ngoc evening dress was sold at a charity auction, which was purchased for $1,500.
You shine on your last night.
On the evening of September 5 in Nha Trang, the contestants entered the finals of the Miss World 2026 competition. Bao Ngoc appeared in the World Dance segment with the design “Sunlight on the Sky”, inspired by the image of a young woman from the Northwest region performing the Khin dance of the Hmong people.
After several rounds of the competition, Bao Ngoc reached the top 40, then the top 20, then the top 12. When the Top 12 were announced, the Vietnamese actress continued to surprise everyone with her quick answers in English. Asked what he wants the world to know about the Asia and Oceania region, Bao Ngoc emphasized the region’s readiness to rise to the global stage, especially Vietnam.
The race ended in the top six teams
Bao Ngoc was later named among the top six contestants in the Miss World 2026 pageant, along with representatives from Eritrea, Malaysia, the Dominican Republic, Spain and South Africa. This is the first time a Vietnamese actress made it to the top six contestants in the Miss World pageant, beating out Lan Hui in the top 11, Luong Thuy Lin in the top 12 and Do Thi Ha in the top 13.
Top 6 finalists. Photo: Organizing Committee
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In a question-and-answer round between the top six contestants, Bao Ngoc was asked about the concept of success in modern society. He talked about his parents – both doctors, who instilled in him the value of dedication – and expressed his desire to contribute to society in his own way and become a policy maker in the future.
Based on his experience with climate change, Bao Ngoc emphasizes that instead of just providing immediate aid, it is necessary to find sustainable solutions. It puts its trust in the young generation, which can contribute to building a better, safer and more just future.
In the end, a representative of the Dominican Republic won the Miss World 2026 title, followed by Spain in second place and Malaysia in third place. Bao Ngoc topped the top six contestants, capping more than a month of competition as Vietnam’s top finisher in the Miss World pageant.
Bao Ngoc’s journey is not limited to her victories in the pageant rounds, but also includes a combination of her beauty, language skills, experience on stage, and a story brought to Miss World 2026 about the environment, politics and the role of youth.
Source: https://baogialai.com.vn/le-nguyen-bao-ngoc-and-the-journey-to-reach-the-top-6-of-miss-world-2026-post597084.html
