Lê Nguyễn Bảo Ngọc
Lê Nguyễn Bảo Ngọc Miss Intercontinental | |
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Lê Nguyễn Bảo Ngọc | |
 Lê Nguyễn Bảo Ngọc | |
| Born | Lê Nguyễn Bảo Ngọc June 18, 2001 |
| Education |
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| Occupation | Model |
| Height | 186 m (610 ft 3 in) |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Title | Miss World Vietnam 2024 Miss Intercontinental 2022 |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Brown |
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Lê Nguyễn Bảo Ngọc (born June 18, 2001) is a Vietnamese beauty pageant titleholder and model. She is known for winning the first runner-up of Miss World Vietnam 2022[1] and then became famous when she was crowned Miss Intercontinental 2022 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.[2][3] In 2025, she was announced as Vietnam's representative at Miss World 2026.[4]
She is the first Vietnamese to be crowned Miss Intercontinental, a contest with a history of more than 50 years. And is the third Miss Intercontinental winner to attend the Big Four beauty pageants after Miss Intercontinental 1997 Lara Dutta, when she competed in Miss Universe 2000.[5] and Miss Intercontinental 1993 Verona Feldbusch, when she competed in Miss Universe 1993.[6]
Biography
[edit]Bảo Ngọc was born on June 18, 2001, in Can Tho city, Vietnam. She was born into a family with a father who is a military doctor. He is currently a Colonel, Specialist II, Head of the Department of Orthopedic Trauma Surgery at Military Hospital 121.[7]
Education
[edit]Bảo Ngọc achieved IELTS 7.0 when studying at the High School of Pedagogical Practice (a school of Can Tho University). She then achieved IELTS 8.0 when studying and graduated with honors in Business Administration - Marketing at Ho Chi Minh City International University, which is affiliated with the Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City.
She also received the Asian Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED) scholarship sponsored by the Canadian government, the Venture Leader scholarship by the Quest Venture Singapore investment fund and NUS Enterprise Summer Programme on Entrepreneurship 2023 Scholarship by National University of Singapore, summer course at École de management de Normandie in France. and the title of "5 Good Students". She received a scholarship from the University of New South Wales, which is one of the top 8 universities in Australia.[8][9]
She became a research assistant right after finishing her first year and co-authored an economic project that won third prize at the Student Research Conference. She is the leader of an economic project team that reached the top 10 of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition organized by the Association of Vietnamese Scientists and Experts (AVSE Global) and sponsored by the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese (Ministry of Foreign Affairs); At the same time, she is one of 40 female entrepreneurs selected in the program of the US Consulate.[10]
She is a speaker and consultant for more than 100 programs in and outside Vietnam. Bảo Ngọc graduated with a BA (Hons) in Business and Management from the University of the West of England; she is studying for an international master's degree here.[11] She is currently studying International Business at Western Sydney University.[12]
Beauty contest
[edit]The first beauty contest she participated in was Miss Vietnam 2020,[13] where she entered the top 22. In 2022, she participated in Miss World Vietnam 2022 and won the first runner-up, along with other secondary awards: Beauty with a Purpose, Fashion Designer Award, top 5 Miss Talent, top 6 Head to Head Challenge and top 8 Queen Talks.
After Miss World Vietnam 2022, she was chosen to represent Vietnam at the 50th edition of Miss Intercontinental, taking place on October 14, 2022, in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. In the 50th anniversary of the contest, she surpassed 70 contestants and was crowned by the previous winner, Cindy Obeñita from the Philippines. In 2023, she passed the title to Chatnalin Chotjirawarachat from Thailand. Besides, she also won the title of Miss Intercontinental Asia and Oceania.
In 2025, she was announced to represent Vietnam at the 73rd Miss World, with the title awarded "Miss World Vietnam 2024".[14]
Career
[edit]COP29
[edit]In November 2024, she attended the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, which brought together more than 67,000 delegates from 198 countries, the European Union, and many global leaders. At the Extreme Hangout COP29 Pavilion, with the theme “Mekong: Turning Vulnerabilities to Opportunities”, delegate Bảo Ngọc, representing 'Gen Zero', gave an in-depth presentation on climate change in the Mekong River basin.
She also participated in the event “UN Youth Traveling Green” organized by the Brazilian Ministry of Tourism, where she represented Vietnam to share the potential for sustainable tourism development in the Mekong Delta. With "Children and Youth Pavilion", Bảo Ngọc shares about the impact of climate change in the Mekong Delta and the "Local Conference of Youth Vietnam" (LCOY) initiative. In her efforts to combat climate change, she was invited to attend the “UN Secretary-General’s Roundtable for Youth”.[15]
The 'Gen Zero' program, founded by Bảo Ngọc, promotes youth participation in the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, especially on climate action. At the 1st World Student Festival, the dialogue session “Students Taking Action on Climate” organized by Gen Zero and the Ho Chi Minh City Student Association attracted more than 1,000 students from 11 countries, raising awareness and initiating the “Green Commitment” with the slogan “Youth For Sustainability”.[16]
Other
[edit]She received the National Volunteer Award in 2024 from the Central Committee of Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union.[17] She was nominated for the 2024 Outstanding Young Vietnamese Face Award; the winner is Thùy Tiên. Certificate of Merit from the Ca Mau Youth Union for outstanding achievements in the work of the Union and the youth movement to participate in environmental protection and climate change response in Cà Mau province.[18] In 2025, Thanh Thủy and Bảo Ngọc were honored to receive the Asia Humanitarian Influencer Award at the Impact Influence Festival Awards 2025 event held in Malaysia.[19]
Bảo Ngọc is the coordinator, co-drafting the 2023 Vietnam Youth Declaration on Climate Change. She is the Global Ambassador of Earth Day in Vietnam, attracting the participation of more than 6,000 volunteers, helping to collect 35 tons of waste.[20] In Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024, Bảo Ngọc, Thùy Tiên, Thanh Thủy be attended.[21] Bảo Ngọc was chosen to introduce coffee culture during the meeting between Prime Minister of Vietnam Phạm Minh Chính and Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev on March 7, 2025.[22]
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Vietnam's reunification on April 30, 2025, Vietnam held a military parade, Bảo Ngọc attended the parade.[23] In celebration of the 80th years of Vietnam National Day on September 2, 2025, Vietnam held a military parade, Bảo Ngọc attended the parade, she belongs to the artist group with Thanh Thủy and Tiểu Vy.
References
[edit]- ^ Hương Chi. "Huỳnh Nguyễn Mai Phương đăng quang Miss World Vietnam 2022" [Huynh Nguyen Mai Phuong crowned Miss World Vietnam 2022]. VTV (in Vietnamese). 12/08/2022 19:09 GMT+7. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ Hoài Phương. "Hoa hậu Liên lục địa 2022 Lê Nguyễn Bảo Ngọc thi Hoa hậu Thế giới lần thứ 73" [Miss Intercontinental 2022 Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc competes in the 73rd Miss World]. Tuổi Trẻ (in Vietnamese). 08/08/2025 18:20 GMT+7. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ Hà Chi. "Lê Nguyễn Bảo Ngọc đăng quang Hoa hậu Liên lục địa" [Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc crowned Miss Intercontinental]. Nhân Dân (in Vietnamese). 15/10/2022 - 07:03. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ Huy Minh. "Hoa hậu Bảo Ngọc đại diện Việt Nam thi Miss World" [Miss Bao Ngoc represents Vietnam in Miss World]. VietNamNet (in Vietnamese). 08/08/2025 - 18:16. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ DI PY. "Sự nghiệp và cuộc sống của 3 mỹ nhân Ấn Độ từng đăng quang Hoa hậu Hoàn vũ" [Career and life of 3 Indian beauties who were crowned Miss Universe]. Lao Động (in Vietnamese). 13/12/2021 14:30 (GMT+7). Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ Fraser, Catherine C.; Hoffmann, Dierk O. (2006). Pop Culture Germany!: Media, Arts, and Lifestyle. ABC-CLIO. pp. 238–. ISBN 9781851097388. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
- ^ Minh Nghĩa. "Cha là đại tá, con là hoa hậu: Chuyện chưa kể về gia đình Bảo Ngọc" [Father is a colonel, daughter is a beauty queen: Untold story about Bao Ngoc's family]. VietNamNet (in Vietnamese). 27/02/2025 - 05:28. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ Tuệ An. "Hoa hậu Bảo Ngọc xuất sắc nhận học bổng Đại học tại Singapore" [Miss Bao Ngoc excellently received a university scholarship in Singapore]. giaoducthoidai (in Vietnamese). 16/06/2023 11:21 (GMT+7). Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ Thanh Chi. "Hoa hậu Bảo Ngọc thay đổi ra sao sau nửa năm đăng quang Miss Intercontinental?" [How has Miss Bao Ngoc changed after half a year of being crowned Miss Intercontinental?]. Thanh Niên (in Vietnamese). 28/03/2023 12:13 GMT+7. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ Minh Hy. "Hoa hậu Bảo Ngọc nhận học bổng của trường đại học top đầu ở Úc" [Miss Bao Ngoc received a scholarship from a top university in Australia.]. Thanh Niên (in Vietnamese). 01/02/2023 21:39 GMT+7. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ Tuệ An. "Hoa hậu Thùy Tiên, Bảo Ngọc và Á hậu Phương Anh xuất sắc giành học bổng danh giá" [Miss Thuy Tien, Bao Ngoc and Runner-up Phuong Anh excellently won prestigious scholarships]. giaoducthoidai. 04/02/2023 09:00 (GMT+7). p. vi. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ Duy Nam. "Bảo Ngọc vắng mặt trong những ngày đầu của Hoa hậu Liên lục địa" [Bao Ngoc was absent in the early days of Miss Intercontinental.]. Tiền Phong (in Vietnamese). 01/12/2023 09:17. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ^ Minh Hy. "Hoa hậu Bảo Ngọc: Tôi từng thi Hoa hậu Việt Nam theo cách không giống ai" [Miss Bao Ngoc: I competed in Miss Vietnam in a unique way]. Thanh Niên (in Vietnamese). 04/11/2022 21:35 GMT+7. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ Tân Cao. "Hoa hậu Bảo Ngọc thi Miss World" [Miss Bao Ngoc competes in Miss World]. VnExpress (in Vietnamese). 8/8/2025, 18:19 (GMT+7). Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ Tân Cao. "Hoa hậu Bảo Ngọc nói về biến đổi khí hậu tại COP 29" [Miss Bao Ngoc talks about climate change at COP 29]. VnExpress (in Vietnamese). 22/11/2024, 17:18 (GMT+7). Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ Trạch Dương. "Hoa hậu Bảo Ngọc dự hội nghị Liên Hợp Quốc cùng 65.000 đại biểu" [Miss Bao Ngoc attends United Nations conference with 65,000 delegates]. Tiền Phong (in Vietnamese). 22/11/2024 14:54. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ TTXVN. "Các chủ nhân Giải thưởng Tình nguyện Quốc gia 2024: Những nhân vật đáng nể" [National Volunteer Awards 2024 Winners: Remarkable Figures]. Thanh Hóa newspaper (in Vietnamese). 30/12/2024 12:18 GMT+7. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ^ Thanh Huyền. "Đề cử Giải thưởng Gương mặt trẻ Việt Nam tiêu biểu 2024: Lê Nguyễn Bảo Ngọc" [Nominee for Outstanding Young Vietnamese Faces Award 2024: Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc]. Tiền Phong (in Vietnamese). 14/02/2025 02:19. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ^ Giang Thanh. "Hoa hậu Thanh Thủy, Bảo Ngọc nhận giải thưởng danh giá của châu Á" [Miss Thanh Thuy and Bao Ngoc received prestigious Asian awards.]. giaoducthoidai. 11/03/2025 09:24 (GMT+7). p. vi. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ^ Vũ Tuấn. "Hoa hậu Bảo Ngọc nhận Giải thưởng Tình nguyện Quốc gia" [Miss Bao Ngoc received the National Volunteer Award]. Tuổi Trẻ (in Vietnamese). 30/12/2024 03:33 GMT+7. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ M.Mai. "Dàn hoa hậu duyên dáng tại Triển lãm Quốc phòng Quốc tế Việt Nam 2024" [Charming beauty queens at Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024]. VietnamPlus (in Vietnamese). 20/12/2024 09:09. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ^ Bình An. "Học vấn hoa hậu giới thiệu về cà phê ở cuộc gặp của Thủ tướng" [Education Introduces Coffee at Prime Minister's Meeting]. Lao Động (in Vietnamese). 11/03/2025 09:51 (GMT+7). Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ Ngọc Dương. "Dàn hoa hậu rạng ngời tham gia hợp luyện diễu binh, diễu hành" [The radiant beauty queens participated in the parade and marching practice]. Thanh Niên (in Vietnamese). 23/04/2025 08:10 GMT+7. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
