Bao Ngoc went straight into the top 40 of Miss World

Hanoi [Vietnam], August 29: The Top Model competition on the evening of August 27th propelled Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc straight into the Top 40 of Miss World 2026. Contestants from Puerto Rico, South Africa, the Philippines, Germany, France, and other countries also advanced thanks to their outstanding performances in the preliminary rounds.
On the evening of August 27th, the contestants of the 73rd Miss World pageant entered the second round of the Top Model competition at the Nha Trang Theater (Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa). The program, part of Miss World 2026, also took place alongside the 17th Vietnam Beauty Fashion Fest. At the end of the show, Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc from Vietnam was among the top 4 contestants (based on region), securing a direct spot in the top 40 of the final competition.
Source: Thanh Nein Newspaper