After her journey at Miss Universe 2025, Huong Giang continues to compete in MGI All Stars 2026 - a contest founded by Mr. Nawat Itsaragrisil.
This is the second time Huong Giang has competed in an international beauty arena. Previously, she was appointed as the representative of Vietnam at Miss Universe 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand.
This decision of Mr. Valentin Tran, then National Director of Miss Universe Vietnam, once created much discussion, because Huong Giang was the first transgender contestant of Vietnam to participate in Miss Universe.
Previously, Mr. Valentin Tran also chose Huong Giang as the producer of the Miss Universe Vietnam 2024 contest.
After Miss Universe 2025, Huong Giang continued to be selected to participate in MGI All Stars 2026. At MGI All Stars, Huong Giang showed careful preparation in terms of image, costumes, performance style as well as appearance strategy in front of the media. The final night took place on May 30, 2026, she surpassed many opponents to win the title of 2nd runner-up.
In both international campaigns, Huong Giang has the companionship of Mr. Valentin Tran. Mr. Valentin Tran participates in supporting many stages such as connecting with the organizing committee, coordinating logistics, supporting communication and updating images from the scene to Vietnam.
This companionship started from Miss Universe Vietnam 2024, continues at Miss Universe 2025 and lasts until. MGI All Stars 2026. Sharing about Huong Giang's journey at MGI All Stars, Mr. Valentin Tran said: "This is the final journey of both Huong Giang and me, an opportunity to shine once again at a competition that gathers inspiring women from all over the world. We have faced many challenges on this path, but that experience only makes us stronger".
On Huong Giang's side, MGI All Stars is also considered her final competition as a contestant. Winning the 2nd runner-up of MGI All Stars 2026 is not only Huong Giang's personal achievement, but also closing a journey of many debates.
From Miss Universe 2025 to MGI All Stars 2026, Huong Giang has had two international competitions, leaving her mark in the beauty community.
