The 73rd Miss World pageant ended with the crowning of the representative of the Dominican Republic, Johiri Mola; Elizabeth Raines (Spain) and Tanusia Shetty (Malaysia) were named first and second runners-up, respectively.
Representative of Vietnam Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc was among the six finalists. This is the highest achievement achieved by a Vietnamese actress at the Miss World pageant.
A girl from Can Tho who loves military discipline made it to the top 20 list.
Bao Ngoc was born in 2001 in Can Tho, the daughter of Colonel Le Van Cong, a specialist doctor and head of the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at the 121 Military Hospital; His mother also works in the medical field. Raised in a military family, Bao Ngoc once said his father rarely said grandiose words, but his lifestyle was a clear lesson in discipline and responsibility, two values he said guided him in beauty pageants and charity work.
In addition to his concert activities, Bao Ngoc graduated with honors from the International University, Vietnam National University in Ho Chi Minh City (with the University of the West of England, UK) in July 2025 with an IELTS score of 8.0 and previously received the SEED Canada Scholarship and the Singapore Scholarship Joint Lea.
Bao Ngoc first gained attention when she was listed among the top 22 contestants of Miss Vietnam 2020. Two years later, she won the Miss World Vietnam 2022 first runner-up title, as well as an award. The best model before he took his Intercontinental crown that same year in Egypt. Her experience from two previous international pageants, combined with her ability to adapt to a busy schedule, helped her maintain an outstanding performance at Miss World 2026.
At the 73rd Miss World pageant, Bao Ngoc immediately booked her place among the top 40 contestants by winning the title. “Supermodel – the best supermodel In the Asia and Oceania region, he then reached the list of top 20 contestants Challenge a direct confrontation and a list of the top 23 contestants in the category Talented His distinctive performance, which combined xylophone playing, singing and rapping, landed him on the Top 24 list. Contestant in the “Beauty with a Message” category. with its project “Gen Zero”. These four in a row makes him one of the contestants with the most complete records of the season, exceeding my site’s expectations. “Missology” and “Sash Factor”.
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Vietnam passed the top 12 countries for the first time in the Q&A round and entered the top 6 countries.
After making it to the Top 40 and then the Top 20, Bao Ngoc, in a Q&A round with the top 12 contestants, was asked about representing the most populous and diverse regions in the 73rd Miss World pageant and shared what she wants the world to know and how it reflects on her current title. Bao Ngoc began his speech by highlighting the spirit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Asia-Pacific region, stressing that Vietnam is ready to rise to the global stage. She shared her dream of becoming the first Vietnamese woman to end the 75-year Miss World legacy and usher the title into a new age of beauty that is connected to life’s purpose.
Bao Ngoc spoke about his generation and pointed to the inherited injustices that young people face, from climate injustice to the lack of global peace that has caused farmers to lose their land and many to lose their homes. According to him, that is why he decided to enroll in the graduate program of Columbia University (USA) in the direction of environmental science and policy in the near future, not only a successful speaker, but also a policy maker and to expand the scope of the Generation Zero project.
Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc among the top 12 contestants in the Q&A round:
In a question-and-answer round with the top six contestants, Bao Ngoc was asked about his own definition of success, in a context where many associate success with wealth, status and professional achievement. Bao Ngoc replied that success for him is the image of his parents, both doctors, who instilled in him the value of dedication and sacrifice for others through countless nights spent in the emergency room.
Although he did not pursue a career path in medicine, he chose another path to contribute: working in politics. This is because several countries have lost land, including the island of Tuvalu, which is expected to sink below sea level within the next 50 years. He said that he did not want to make empty promises, but wanted to spread hope, making sure that the young generation has the opportunity to change the future in a more sustainable, safe and fair way for all.
A new record for Vietnamese beauty queens at the Miss World pageant.
For more than ten years, the highest achievements of Vietnam’s representatives at its world competition are limited to three numbers: Lan Khoi – the top 11 contestants in 2015, Luang Thuy Linh – the top 12 contestants in 2019 and Do Thi Ha – the top 13 contestants in 2021 – “to1-1cycle” that is difficult to overcome. Bao Ngoc’s entry into the top 6 contestants this time not only broke this record, but also became Vietnam’s best achievement in the Miss World pageant.
Unlike other Vietnamese former Miss Universe contestants, Bao Ngoc is a rare figure who has won all four additional awards, as well as being able to complete two rounds in a row in English, which requires quick linguistic reactions and instant thinking in front of millions of viewers.
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Photos and videos: FBNV, Organizing Committee
Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/hoa-hau-bao-ngoc-lap-ky-luc-cho-viet-nam-khi-vao-top-6-miss-world-2026-2552241.html
