Chau was crowned Miss Universe Vietnam 2022 and was therefore selected to represent Vietnam at Miss Universe 2022.
She initially departed for the international competition on December 26, 2022, and put in a strong performance at the contest.
Her sledge mat national costume at the 71st Miss Universe was selected among the Top 10 by prestigious beauty pageant website Missosology.
In the grand final, Chau suffered elimination from prior to Top 16 round, marking the first time a Vietnamese representative has failed to make the later stages of the competition. Earlier, H’Hen Nie, a Top 5 finisher in 2018, Hoang Thuy, Top 20 in 2019, Khanh Van, Top 21 in 2020, and Kim Duyen, Top 16 in 2021, represented Vietnam at the event.
Elsewhere, R’Bonney Gabriel, a model and sewing instructor who is also Miss USA, was crowned winner of the 71st Miss Universe.
Amanda Dudamel of Venezuela and Andreína Martínez of the Dominican Republic were awarded the first and second runners-up titles.
This year’s Miss Universe contest was held in New Orleans (Louisiana), drawing the participation of 84 contestants from around the world.
Dinh Linh finishes among Top 16 of Manhunt International 2019
Pham Dinh Linh, Vietnam’s representative at Manhunt International 2019, secured a place in the Top 16 of the male pageant which recently concluded in the Philippines.
Vietnam ready to host first-ever Miss Charm event next month
Ho Chi Minh City is scheduled to host the Miss Charm 2020 pageant for the first time between March 5 and 17.
American actress Liza Koshy, H’Hen Nie promote girls’ education in Vietnam
American YouTube creator and actress Liza Koshy has shared a self-made video titled “Girl’s Trip to Vietnam” on her flagship channel with the participation of Miss Universe Vietnam 2017, H’Hen Nie.
Hoang Thuy Named Among Top 100 Most Beautiful People Worldwide
Hoang Thuy has been named as the only Vietnamese representative on a list of the 100 most beautiful women in the world, being ranked in 96th place, according to an online poll conducted by the Philippines’ Starmometer website.
Miss H’Hen Nie honoured as ‘Pride of ASEAN’
The official ASEAN fan page has posted an image of H’Hen Nie, a Top 5 finisher at Miss Universe 2018, honouring her as the ‘Pride of ASEAN’.
