Vietnam’s Bao Ngoc wins Asia Top Model at Miss World 2026
Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc of Vietnam won the Asia Top Model title at the Miss World 2026 competition. She showcased a peace-themed gown made of Bao Loc silk, securing her spot in the top 40 finalists.
Why it matters
The event highlights the intersection of international fashion, cultural diplomacy, and global beauty pageantry.
She also took to the runway in a peace dove-inspired gown by Nguyen Phuc Tuan, crafted from Bao Loc silk and infused with a distinctly Vietnamese spirit.
Bao Ngoc at the moment her victory was announced.
The Top Model competition of Miss World 2026 took place on the evening of August 27 as part of the 17th Vietnam Beauty Fashion Fest, naming the four strongest regional representatives. Miss World Dominican Republic won for the Americas and Caribbean, Miss World France for Europe and Miss World Nigeria for Africa, while Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc claimed the victory for Asia.
Under the competition rules, all four regional winners automatically advance to the top 40. The strongest performer among the four will earn a direct place in the top 20, to be announced during the grand final.
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