Throughout the competition, Linh maintained a consistently strong and striking performance, especially in the haute couture segment. He made a powerful impression on the final day wearing a design inspired by the coconut tree, a symbol of the Mekong Delta created by designer Ngo Manh Dong Dong.

Ahead of the finale, Vu Linh had already made his mark in several sub-rankings, including Top 5 best body award, Top 4 most popular contestants, and most featured face in promotional campaigns during the pageant’s sideline activities.

This marked the third time Vu Linh has represented Vietnam at an international beauty pageant. At a press conference prior to his departure, he spoke of his determination to succeed after months of preparation, including learning Thai for nearly half a year to show respect and foster goodwill with the host country.

The model opted for an elegant style throughout the competition. He brought along 70 outfits designed by well-known Vietnamese designers such as Tuan Hai, Ivan Tran, Tu Do, and Ngo Manh Dong Dong for the 10-day contest.

Vu Linh stands 1.86 meters tall, weighs 78 kg, and has body measurements of 99-78-98 cm. He previously won Runner-up at the Vietnam Fashion Model Contest 2018, and 4th Runner-up at Mister Grand International 2022

Manhunt International, founded in 1993, is one of the world’s three major male beauty pageants, alongside Mr. World and Mr. International. The 2025 edition attracted 37 contestants from various countries. This year’s winner was Adonis Renaud from France. The runner-up titles went to representatives from Sri Lanka, Jamaica, the Philippines, and Vietnam respectively.

Model Vu Linh to represent Vietnam at Manhunt International 2025

VOV.VN - Model Vu Linh has been selected to represent Vietnam at the coming Manhunt International 2025 pageant set to take place in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 10.