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Miss Cosmo HCMC Organizers Address Debates Over Contestants
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Miss Cosmo HCMC Organizers Address Debates Over Contestants

From Tuแป•i Trแบป · () Vietnamese

Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Miss Cosmo Ho Chi Minh City 2026 is preparing for its top 30 contestants' official public debut at the Cosmo Night event.
  • The pageant aims to find a confident, inspiring, intelligent, and contributing young woman to represent Vietnam internationally.
  • Organizers emphasize transparency and fairness in judging, addressing public concerns about some contestants' pasts and potential favoritism.

The Miss Cosmo Ho Chi Minh City 2026 pageant is gearing up for its Cosmo Night event, where the top 30 contestants will officially present themselves to the public. This event marks the first time the finalists will showcase their unique styles and youthful energy.

I believe each girl in the top 30 is a star and has the right to shine in her own way.

โ€” Nguyen Thanh Phuong DaiChairwoman of Miss Cosmo Ho Chi Minh City, describing the contestants.

Nguyen Thanh Phuong Dai, Chairwoman of Miss Cosmo Ho Chi Minh City, noted the contestants' diverse qualities and serious commitment to the competition. "I believe each girl in the top 30 is a star and has the right to shine in her own way," she stated, emphasizing the contestants' dedication. As the inaugural season, the pageant faces pressure and motivation to establish itself as a reputable and professional platform.

The organizers are seeking a contestant who is bold, possesses an inspiring story, dares to step out of her comfort zone, and demonstrates intelligence and a desire to contribute. "We are not just looking for outstanding beauty but also a girl with enough courage and capability to represent Vietnam on the international stage," Phuong Dai explained.

We are not just looking for outstanding beauty but also a girl with enough courage and capability to represent Vietnam on the international stage.

โ€” Nguyen Thanh Phuong DaiChairwoman of Miss Cosmo Ho Chi Minh City, outlining the pageant's goals.

Addressing public discussions, particularly concerning contestants like Nam Anh and Nam Em, Phuong Dai stressed the importance of transparency and fairness in judging. She acknowledged that past mistakes are part of life and that opportunities for change and self-improvement should be given. "We cannot control all public opinions. Instead, we focus on operating the competition impartially, transparently, and professionally to find the most deserving person," she asserted. The pageant will award a crown and tiara to the winner and top five contestants.

We cannot control all public opinions. Instead, we focus on operating the competition impartially, transparently, and professionally to find the most deserving person.

โ€” Nguyen Thanh Phuong DaiChairwoman of Miss Cosmo Ho Chi Minh City, addressing concerns about judging and public opinion.
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Originally published by Tuแป•i Trแบป in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.