In the Pre-Arrival Hot Picks by Crown Talk, the Vietnamese beauty was placed in 17th position behind the Southeast Asian representatives from Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
A contestant from the Czech Republic took the lead, followed by those from Colombia, England, India, and South Africa.
At present, as many as 130 countries have confirmed that they will send contestants to this year’s pageant, which is scheduled to take place in New Delhi and Mumbai from February 18. The grand finale is due to be held in Mumbai on March 9.
Phuong, 23, beat 36 other contestants on the final night of the Miss World Vietnam 2022 pageant last August, claiming top prize and representing Vietnam in the 71st Miss World pageant.
The local girl stands at 1.70 metres tall and measures 82-63-92 cm. She currently works as an emcee, appearing on numerous television programmes.
In recent years, Vietnamese representatives have gained several prizes at the Miss World pageant. Indeed, Luong Thuy Linh reached the Top 12 in 2019 and Do Thi Ha was placed among the Top 13 finalists in 2021.
India previously hosted the beauty contest in 1996. During the 70-year history of the global pageant, Indian beauties have been crowned Miss World six times. Most recently, Manushi Chhillar won the 2017 Miss World title.
Painting contest held for buffaloes joining ploughing festival in Ha Nam
A buffalo painting contest for the Doi Son Tich Dien (ploughing) Festivalwas held on February 10, or the sixth day of the Lunar New Year in Doi Son commune, Duy Tien district, the northern province of Ha Nam.
Pho Hien folk cultural festival kicks off in Hung Yen
The Pho Hien Folk Cultural Festival opened in the northern province of Hung Yen on April 21.
Sam Son sea festival slated for April 21
The 2018 sea festival of Sam Son city of the north central coastal province of Thanh Hoa will take place on April 21, heard a press conference held in the city on April 12.
Ha Long Carnival opens in Quang Ninh
The Ha Long Carnival, a highlight of the Ha Long – Quang Ninh tourism week 2019, opened in Bai Chay and Hon Gai tourism area in the northern province of Quang Ninh on April 28.
Tam Chuc Pagoda – Ancient beauty amidst majestic scenery
Covering 5,100 ha, Tam Chuc complex is a perfect combination of ancient beauty and the mighty of the immense mountain.
