The fact that Miss Universe Vietnam - Miss Cosmo Vietnam temporarily stops organizing in 2026 makes the problem of choosing a national representative more special compared to previous seasons. When there is no new Miss who is crowned, opportunities are opening up for outstanding runners-up of recent seasons, in which Thao Nhi Le, Thuy Tien and Cam Ly are noteworthy.
Among these three faces, Thao Nhi Le is considered a candidate with a clear media advantage. She has a large number of followers, a modern style, good English communication skills and experience working in an international environment.
These are factors that are consistent with the criteria of Miss Cosmo - a contest that promotes the image of an influential woman. However, Thao Nhi Le's point to consider is her modest height, and her figure is not outstanding compared to her opponents.
Meanwhile, Thuy Tien stands out in the balance between beauty and performance skills. She has a good catwalk background, stable stage style and an image suitable for modern beauty queen criteria. Thuy Tien's strength lies in her career that is less controversial and easily creates sympathy with the majority. Her image is associated with a knowledgeable runner-up. However, in the context of international competitions increasingly emphasizing personality and unique marks, creating outstanding highlights will be a challenge if she wants to compete with strong opponents.
For Cam Ly, the advantage lies in novelty. Compared to the other two names, she is not "framed" in her image, thereby having more space to build a suitable strategy if chosen. Cam Ly is also assessed to have potential in terms of physique and demeanor, but the limitation is her competition experience and low public recognition. This means that she needs more time to train and invest in communication if she steps into the international arena.
From the three cases above, it can be seen that each candidate possesses its own advantages, but also comes with certain challenges.
In the context that there is no new season to "filter" contestants, the selection criteria for Vietnamese representatives are likely to lean towards those who are ready in skills, have a clear personal story and are consistent with Miss Cosmo's message. This means that opportunities depend not only on titles, but also on the development and adaptability of each individual.
