Do Tran Khanh Ngan was crowned Miss Tourism Vietnam 2017 at the grand finale in HCM City on March10 (Photo courtesy of the organiser)
HCM City (VNA) - A model from Dong Nai province, Do TranKhanh Ngan, was crowned Miss Tourism Vietnam 2017 at the grand finale in HCMCity on March 10 night.
The 23-year-old beauty defeated 16 other finalists from across thecountry to win the crown and cash prize worth1billion VND (43,860 USD).
She will be Vietnam’s representative at the Miss Tourism World2017.
Ngan is a familiar face to television audiences. She was one offour finalists of The Face Vietnam season 1, a popular modeling-themed realitytelevision series last year and part of the international The Face franchise.
She also participated in the Miss Vietnam 2014 and the MissUniverse Vietnam 2015.
Nguyen Thi Thanh of Bac Ninh province was named the firstrunner-up and will represent Vietnam at the Miss Eco International 2017.
Thanh was also outstanding at the Miss Vietnam 2016 and The FaceVietnam.
Nguyen Thi Lien Phuong of Long An province, a completely new face,became the second runner-up.
Phuong will compete at Miss Tourism Queen International 2017.
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The competitors also modeled traditional costumes from differentregions in Vietnam, all made of recycle materials, and evening dress aswell.-VNA
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Do Tran Khanh Ngan was crowned Miss Tourism Vietnam 2017 at the grand finale in HCM City on March10 (Photo courtesy of the organiser) 
