Nguyen Khue Thu crowned Mrs Earth Vietnam 2026 after orphaned childhood
VOV.VN - The final night of “Mrs Earth Vietnam 2026” took place on April 28 at Ho Guom Theatre, with Nguyen Khue Thu winning the title and will represent Vietnam at Mrs Earth International 2026.
Surpassing 19 contestants, Nguyen Khue Thu, from Bac Ninh province, northern Vietnam was crowned the winner. She impressed with her height of 1.70 metres, her command of foreign languages, being fluent in English and Chinese, along with a confident presence and sharp reasoning in the Q&A round.
At the final, in response to a question from the judging panel about the core values of a modern woman, she answered in both Vietnamese and English, highlighting three elements: courage, intellect and compassion.
According to her, courage enables women to confidently pursue goals, face challenges and go beyond their own limits; intellect is not only knowledge but also the ability to adapt, learn and make the right choices; while compassion forms the foundation for maintaining happiness, loving oneself and one’s family, and spreading positivity to the community.
She said that when a woman balances reason and emotion, as well as personal aspirations and family values, she can achieve complete success and lasting happiness.
Apart from her appearance and intellect, Nguyen Khue Thu has shown remarkable determination in life.
Orphaned at a young age, she and her younger brother were raised by relatives. Speaking about her journey in the competition, she said she wanted to prove she is a strong woman, and that her path from an orphaned girl to the stage today is the result of continuous effort.
She graduated from the Faculty of Languages at Guangdong University in China and currently works as a Chinese interpreter while also operating a business in the beauty sector.
Following her win, Nguyen Khue Thu will represent Vietnam at Mrs Earth International 2026, scheduled to take place in the Philippines in December.
The first runner-up title went to Trinh Thi Thu Binh, who is expected to represent Vietnam at Mrs Universe 2026, scheduled for October 2026 in Sri Lanka. The remaining titles went to second runner-up Nguyen Thi Hong Men, third runner-up Nguyen Phuong Thu, and fourth runner-up Kim Thi Phuong Anh.
The organisers also presented sub-awards, with Nguyen Khue Thu receiving the “Beauty with Knowledge” title.
The competition concluded with positive impressions, affirming the image of a new generation of Vietnamese women, with beauty, intellect, courage and compassion.
It also acts as a bridge to promote the image of Vietnamese women who are confident, dynamic and compassionate to international friends.