VietNamNet Bridge - After nearly one month of competing at the 2013 Miss Universe pageant, May did not win any prize as expected, with what the Vietnamese representative expressed, she can proudly look back her impressive journey in this beauty contest.

Truong Thi May very confident in Miss Universe semi-finals


The preparation phase

May missed the Miss Earth pageant twice before accepting the invitation to participate in the 2013 Miss Universe. With determination and relentless efforts, May began practice even before receiving a license from the Performing Arts Agency.


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After deciding to accept the invitation, May embarked on a hard training schedule.

 

 

 

 

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She actively participated in the skill training course.

 

 

 

 

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She also joined artisans to make rice paintings as gifts for contestants of the 2013 Miss Universe.

 

 

 

 

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Designer Ly Qui Khanh urgently made three evening gowns for May…

 

 

 

 

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…along with the beautiful ao dai of designer Thuan Viet.

 

 

 

 

 

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She took a series of photos to send to the organizers of Miss Universe.

 

 

 

 

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May had a meeting with the press and fans before leaving to Russia.

Going to Russia

After the period of training and preparing for the pageant, May left Vietnam to Russia with the support of Vietnamese fans at home and in Russia.

 

 

 

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May traveled to Russia with the support of the home fans.

 

 

 

 

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May arrived at the airport in Moscow and was warmly welcomed by the Vietnamese community there.

 

 

 

 

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As soon as she set foot in Russia, May was able to feel the harsh cold of winter. The initial surprise and a bit of pressure to get familiar with everything in the shortest time, this was also the time when May had to face opposite comments besides the support of her loyal fans. Some people began to "doubt" the ability of May when she chose a one piece swimsuit.

 

 

 

 

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May was pretty sad and felt pressure but she still quietly absorbed the comment and perfected herself.

 

 

 

 

 

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She looked attractive in the evening gown.


 

 

 

 

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She was confident in the interview and performing pantomime.

 

 

 

 

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She proved the charm in a one piece swimsuit.

 

 

 

 

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May exerted efforts with the national pride.

Joining the competition

With her quiet attempt, May was responded with positive feedback from fans and the international community.

She regained confidence and began to show her beauty in sexy outfit. In particular, the friendliness and spirit to promote the image of Vietnam to international friends was brought into full play by May.

 

 

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May in sexy outfit. 

 

 

 

 

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She presented other contestants with souvenirs…

   

 

 

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and showed her interest in the Japanese roommate.

 

 

 

 

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She did not forget to create good relations with members of the organizing committee.

 

 

 

 

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During outdoor activities, May still tried to keep the body warm.

 

 

 

 

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But depending on the event, May still looked sexy.

 

 

 

 

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Choosing the right costumes for events.

 

 

 

 

 

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Discreet, elegant and still sexy with her long loose hair.

 

 

 

 

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But also a little "wild" sometimes.

 

 

 

 

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Graceful and striking with a pink ao dai in the charity auction.

 

 

 

 

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It's easy to recognize the Vietnamese representative.

Acceleration

After two weeks of adapting herself to the competition, May captured the hearts of the Vietnamese fans and international friends.

 

 

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Shining in the performance of national costumes with the ao dai designed by Thuan Viet, May again made the sense of ethnic pride of the Vietnamese people more powerful than ever.

 

 

 

 

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May unfortunately had a high fever but she still tried to keep the best attitude in the national costume show.

 

 

 

 

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The sentiment and the cheers of the audience helped strengthen the spirit of May in the semi-finals, particularly in the evening gown competition.

 

 

 

 

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The next days, May continued to impress the audience with a professional working style in the practice for the finale. 

 

 

 

 

 

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The image of May in the white ao dai and conical hat is the unforgettable moment for many people in the rehearsal for the finale.

 

Finish

The three-week journey of the Miss Universe finally ended with the victory of the "kingdom of beauty" Venezuela. Although May did not make a surprise as many people expected, she won herself in one of the biggest beauty competitions in the planet as fans desired.

 

 

 

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Although May did not make a surprise as many people expected, she won herself in one of the biggest beauty competitions in the planet as fans desired. And at least the name of Vietnam was called out with the confident attitude of May in the finale.


 

 

 

 

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International friends will not forget the image of a charming, friendly Vietnamese girl with strong personality named Truong Thi May.

 

 

 

 

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May has returned to her daily life and continued her journey to help the disadvantaged people as her desire.


T. Van