Let’s take a closer look at her journey throughout the global competition:
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Hoang Thuy heads out to the US to take part in Miss Universe 2019 on November 25.
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In order to be fully prepared to take part in the beauty contest, she carries with her 12 pieces of luggage, each weighing a total of 20kg.
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A native of Thanh Hoa province, Hoang Thuy showcases her charming and luxurious fashion style at the global event.
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She appears fashionable whilst taking part in the pageant’s activities.
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Fans of the competition quickly dub Hoang Thuy “Miss Fashion” due to her elegant style.
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The 27-year-old Vietnamese beauty shines as she poses next to Catriona Gray, Miss Universe 2018.
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Hoang Thuy stands at 1.77 metres tall and has measurements of 82-60-94. December 7 saw her compete in the semi-final night of Miss Universe 2019.
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For the event the Vietnamese entrant chose to wear an outfit by designer Cong Tri. Judges and viewers are unanimous in their delight at her ‘Bamboo walk’ performance.
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Hoang Thuy performs in the national costume competition whilst wearing an outfit named ‘Cafe phin sua da’, known as ‘iced milk coffee’ in English.
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She poses in a range of evening gowns ahead of her participation in the grand final.
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With the grand final being held on December 9, Hoang Thuy is named as one of the five contestants from the Asia-Pacific region to be named among the competition’s Top 20 overall.
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Whilst the entrant from Indonesia is the only representative from Southeast Asian to be named among the Top 10.
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Elsewhere, the entrant from Malaysia successfully claims the best national costume title.
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Making up the Top 3 were the beauties from Puerto Rico, South Africa and, Mexico.
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The Miss Universe 2019 crown went to Zozibini Tunzi of South Africa.
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Vietnam's Hoang Thuy finishes in the Miss Universe 2019 top 20
South Africa won Miss Universe 2019 at a final show held on Sunday night in the US where Vietnamese candidate Hoang Thuy made the top 20.