by Husam Abedaker
Supermodel to represent Vietnam at Miss Universe
Last year’s Golden Supermodel and Miss Universe Vietnam runner-up Vo Hoang Yen will represent Vietnam at the Miss Universe pageant in the Bahamas in August, said a spokesperson for Uni Corporation, which organizes the fete in Vietnam .
Vo Hoang Yen will represent Vietnam at the 2009 Miss Universe contest in the Bahamas next August
The Uni Corporation is the sole agency selecting and promoting Vietnamese candidates at the Miss Universe pageant.
Asked about the choice of Hoang Yen, Uni Corp’s deputy marketing manager Le Diem Ly said: “We chose her not only because of her success at Miss Universe Vietnam but also because she possesses a perfect body and a talent for performing on stage. Other strengths we can see are her confidence and a good work ethic.”
"Hoang Yen has enrolled for several training courses, including English communication, behavioral skills, make-up, dancing, and others", Ms. Ly added.
Hoang Yen has received approval from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and will leave for the Bahamas on August 1.
The 58th Miss Universe beauty pageant will be held at the Atlantis Paradise Island in Nassau on August 23. Dayana Mendoza of Venezuela, last year’s winner, will crown her successor.
The annual pageant is held by the Miss Universe Organization. SGGP, Vietnam, 04.06.09