Despite facing past controversies, including issues related to her lifestyle and love life, Ky Duyen's steadfast determination and transformative journey have culminated in her triumph among 28 competitors.

Ky Duyen's path to the crown was not smooth. Previously embroiled in scandals involving smoking and inhaling laughing gas, she faced intense criticism that led her to issue a public apology, reaffirming her commitment to personal growth and responsibility. Additionally, her love life drew public attention, adding to the scrutiny she faced leading up to the pageant.

The new beauty queen, born in 1996 from Nam Dinh, has a sharp face and a toned figure with a height of 1.76m and body measurements of 86-60-94 cm. She is currently a familiar face for many brands and fashion runways.

Ky Duyen was crowned Miss Vietnam in 2014 at the age of 18. After 10 years in the arts, she has returned to the beauty contest circuit and has received enthusiastic support from fans. Currently, Ky Duyen has built a solid career by actively participating in the entertainment industry and branching into business.

At the final night, Ky Duyen was asked: 'Beauty pageants are essentially just for entertainment. The winning girl cannot represent the women of an entire country. Do you agree or disagree?' She responded: 'Ky Duyen believes that the beauty of a girl cannot represent the women of an entire country, but her story can inspire everyone. She shared that for the past 10 years, she has always strived to improve herself to be able to represent Vietnam on international stages. She asserts that consistently pursuing ideals lays the groundwork for the country's development.

Throughout the preliminary and official rounds, Ky Duyen consistently maintained a stable performance, achieving many impressive results. She made it into the top 5 for Best in Swimsuit and top 5 for Best in Evening Gown during the semifinal, top 5 in the 'National Costume Presentation,' and won the 'Most Popular Contestant' award.

However, during the broadcasts of Miss Universe Vietnam 2024, Ky Duyen faced some criticism. She was judged to have gaps in her knowledge and appeared hesitant and nervous during her presentation in episode 2. She also admitted to never having finished reading a book, preferring instead to learn through visuals and audio.

In episode 3, Ky Duyen continued to face criticism for her lack of smiles and energy. Despite this, she quickly regained her composure during her presentation on a community project focused on mental training for students.

On the semifinal stage, Ky Duyen was praised for her hot, well-proportioned figure and captivating performance skills.

Discussing her decision to compete in Miss Universe Vietnam 2024, Ky Duyen shared: 'Something kept swirling in my head, reappearing over time, urging me to go through with it. At this moment, that feeling unexpectedly returned, and I thought I couldn’t let it slip away again. Exactly ten years later, I decided to return with the goal of earning a spot to represent Vietnam's beauty on the international stage at Miss Universe.'

She is also known as a coach for The Look Vietnam 2017, Vietnam's Next Top Model 2018, and season 4 of The Face Vietnam.

Ky Duyen began learning French in the fourth grade. She was also a student in the French specialized class during her time at Tran Dang Ninh Middle School and later at Le Hong Phong High School for the Gifted in Nam Dinh.

In 2014, Ky Duyen was admitted to the Foreign Trade University. However, after being crowned Miss Vietnam 2014, she did not continue with the regular program in International Economics. She switched to a part-time study program but has yet to complete it.

In 2016, Ky Duyen received an invitation to represent Vietnam at the Miss Earth competition but declined. Since early 2017, Ky Duyen's fashion modeling career has seen remarkable growth and earned recognition from the audience.

Ky Duyen currently possesses an enviable fortune.

Although she did not come from a professional modeling background, with her sharp and confident demeanor, Ky Duyen has been entrusted by many local designers to take on the role of vedette.

Ky Duyen has increasingly won the affection of the audience after participating in the TV reality show Sao Nhập Ngũ (Celebrities Join the Army) in early 2020.

Ky Duyen's parents run a wedding dress business, and her brother is an information technology engineer.

Ky Duyen is open about sharing her artistic activities and daily life, but she is quite private when it comes to her romantic relationships. In a recent interview with VietNamNet, Ky Duyen confided, 'Regarding my love life, I just want to share that I’m happy, but I prefer to keep it private.

Minh Khoi