Ho Chi Minh City - Singer Chi Pu, 31, beat four other beauties to win the "Beauty of the Year" award - honoring the image and role of modern women - at the "Star of the Year 2023" awards.
With over 262,000 votes, Chi Pu was honored in the prestigious category of "Beauty of the Year." Many of her fans were present at the event, continuously clapping and cheering.
The beauty queen stated: "2023 was a challenging and exciting year, truly a year of overcoming obstacles to achieve the accomplishments that Chi Pu dreams of. Starting the new year 2024 with the 'Beauty of the Year' award is an extremely positive sign for me. In each era, we have different conceptions of beauty. For Chi, a beautiful woman is someone who is strong, confident, constantly striving, taking control of her life, conquering her dreams, and pursuing her passions."
All the nominees this year are incredibly deserving, especially the one I admire most – Huong Giang. I was just a little luckier because I received the love of the audience. I deeply appreciate this award for creating such a humane and valuable platform."
Chi Pu received the "Beauty of the Year" award.
Earlier, Ly Nha Ky presented the award to Chi Pu. She thanked the program for the opportunity to be on the judging panel. She said: "The award is very meaningful, honoring the beauty, talent, and strength of women. Any beauty queen who wins the award is a talented person who has had to 'brave the wind and overcome waves' to get to where she is today."
The awards gala was filled with touching moments. The judges, artists, and organizers reminisced about a year of significant achievements in the arts and entertainment industry, while also conveying a message of positive attitude towards life.
Unable to attend the event due to prior scheduling conflicts, My Tam – the winner of the Inspirational Artist award – sent a video message expressing her feelings: "I think the most inspiring thing came from the movie 'The Keeper of Time' . It's not just about music and art, but about attitude towards life. That's what made me happiest this year. After that, Vietnam Idol, a very heartwarming show. These were things I didn't plan for, but everything happened, bringing positive energy."
For the first time, the program awarded the Couple of the Year prize to honor two individuals from the LGBT community: actors Ha Tri Quang and Thanh Doan. Ha Tri Quang tearfully recalled the time he first came out as gay. At that time, he was a prominent television actor, accepting the sacrifice of many opportunities to live as himself.
Actor Ha Tri Quang (right) with his partner, Thanh Doan.
"Today, Quang would like to thank all his friends, colleagues, and the organizing committee for overcoming barriers and social prejudices, allowing Quang and Doan's love to flourish thanks to the Couple of the Year award." He emotionally recounted how he had asked his parents for permission to live authentically. They won the award with 190,000 votes.
The couple gained attention for their bold decision to hold a lavish wedding ceremony in October, receiving many blessings from fans and colleagues. Prior to that, they welcomed two children, a boy and a girl, through surrogacy.
Upon receiving the Hot Mom award, Nha Phuong encouraged women to always maintain a relaxed attitude and love themselves. She also addressed her husband, actor Truong Giang: "Thank you, Dad, for being my support and for creating the conditions for me to be myself. I hope you continue to do so. I love you forever."
MyMy, the adopted daughter of designer Do Manh Cuong, won the Hot Kid title. Do Manh Cuong emotionally said: "MyMy was adopted by me when she was three days old, and now she's four and a half years old. From a little girl who lacked the love of her biological parents, she now has the love of her father and many mothers across the country. She's very young now and doesn't understand the meaning of the award. But I believe this will be a beautiful memory for her. When she grows up, she will thank life for giving her this wonderful gift."
The organizers, the expert panel, and the audience honored many innovative products and outstanding individuals through the new award - Phenomenon of the Year. The New Mentor, Rap Viet, and Tet in Hell Village were named phenomena in the fashion , music, and film categories, respectively.
From left to right: The "The New Mentor" team, including Ho Ngoc Ha, Pharmacist Tien, Thanh Hang, and Lan Khue, received the Fashion Phenomenon of the Year award. Additionally, Pharmacist Tien won Producer of the Year. Ho Ngoc Ha's Love Songs was honored as an Inspiring Art Project.
Ho Ngoc Ha's Love Songs is an inspiring art project. She has been persistently working on this music program since 2016. The singer stated: "Last year was an extremely difficult year. The team tried their best to go to Ba Na Hill, bringing the audience to the highest, most expansive place to enjoy Love Songs ." She thanked the team, every sound and lighting technician, the Hoai Sa band, and director Dinh Ha Uyen Thu, for helping her shine and soar with her dreams. She said the award is a motivation for her to be more active in 2024.
Pharmacist Tien won the Producer of the Year award. He emotionally said, "This award has made me realize that when I wholeheartedly dedicate myself to building dreams for others, people will help me achieve dreams that I couldn't achieve alone."
Earlier, at the beginning of the program, journalist Nhieu Huy - head of the organizing committee - gave a speech summarizing the activities of the entertainment and arts industry over the past year. 2023 was not an easy year due to the turbulent economic and social situation. However, a paradox occurred in the entertainment market, where artistic activities were very vibrant, and many new milestones were set.
Earlier this year, the film "The Woman's House" Director Tran Thanh's film set a Vietnamese box office record with over 480 billion VND, followed by a series of films earning hundreds of billions of VND. In the fashion sector, the head of the organizing committee mentioned the appeal of The New Mentor - a reality show about models entirely created and produced by a Vietnamese team. Each episode attracts millions of views across various platforms. Designer Cong Tri reunited with domestic audiences with a stunning collection after many years of conquering the international market. Meanwhile, designer Do Manh Cuong also brought his "brainchild" to New York Fashion Week in the US.
The reality show "Beautiful Women Riding the Wind and Breaking the Waves ," featuring 30 female artists, has become a sensation on various platforms. They not only showcase their professional skills but also demonstrate their dedication to training in areas that aren't typically their strengths. Their heartfelt confessions and shared experiences gradually reveal the daily lives of artists behind the spotlight, filled with hardships, sacrifices, and the struggle to maintain their public image while ensuring peace and tranquility behind closed doors.
The past year has brought many new joys. The head of the gala organizing committee mentioned the new bride, Thanh Hang, who was still diligently training and practicing with the contestants seven days before her wedding and still radiant on her special day. The mothers in showbiz, whether first-time mothers or multiple mothers, quickly regained their figures and returned to work. Meanwhile, their "little angels" captivated the media and attracted the affection of fans no less than their parents.
"The joys and milestones I just mentioned are thanks to the stars' awareness of their value and responsibility in providing moments of relaxation and healing for the public, helping them to some extent escape the pressures of life. To achieve this, the artists themselves must be full of willpower and strive to overcome all barriers and difficulties from the outside," Mr. Nhieu Huy emphasized. This is also the inspiration behind the organizing committee's creation of the theme "Unleashing" for this year's awards, aiming to continue recognizing artists who are loved by the public and have made outstanding contributions to the arts over the past year.
This year's categories set a record with nearly one million votes from readers of Ngôi Sao newspaper. "This number not only speaks to the appeal of the award, but also partly shows that the creative efforts of artists are not being overlooked by the public," said the head of the organizing committee for the 2023 Star of the Year awards.
More than just an awards ceremony, the program delivered a colorful musical feast featuring a lineup of renowned artists. MONO sang " Em xinh," a song composed by him and Onionn, energizing the atmosphere from the opening minutes. Thu Phương performed a mash-up of "Xin lỗi" and "Lần cuối " (two compositions by Vũ Đinh Trọng Thắng) with a dance troupe. Phương Mỹ Chi sang and danced to the hit "Vũ trụ có anh" (composed by DTAP). Hồ Ngọc Hà delivered a performance that was both poignant and explosive, playing and singing "Cô đơn trên sofa." Uyên Linh, Ninh Dương Lan Ngọc, Quỳnh Nga, Trang Pháp, and Diệp Lâm Anh recreated "Chị ngả em nâng"—a song that caused a sensation at the "Đạp gió" show in December 2023.
The performances were all newly arranged and staged with many visually and aurally stunning sound and lighting effects. The gala stage was grand and elaborately designed with numerous lights and screens. Director Tran Thanh Trung said that he and his team aimed to create a program that was fresh and spectacular, yet still poignant and full of emotion. MC Quang Bao and Miss Ngoc Chau hosted fluently, creating opportunities for the artists and guests to shine at the right moments.
The 2023 Star of the Year awards kicked off on December 1st, 2023, with a total of 11 award categories across two groups: Arts and Entertainment. The Entertainment group has 20 nominations, evenly distributed across four categories: Beauty of the Year, Couple of the Year, Hot Mom, and Hot Kid. The Arts category will have three Phenomenon of the Year awards, given to three artistic products in the fields of Music, Film, and Fashion. The organizers will also award three Inspirational Factor awards, honoring impressive artistic projects and individuals who create appeal and spread influence within the arts and entertainment community, thereby inspiring many people to pursue their dreams. These categories are judged 100% by a panel of experts.
The Gala Night welcomed approximately 300 celebrity guests on the red carpet at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), located at 799 Nguyen Van Linh Street, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City.
This year, the program chose the theme "Unleashing ," honoring artists who continuously explore, develop, and showcase their talents, contributing to the innovation of the entertainment industry. The expert panel consists of five members: actress and producer Do Thi Hai Yen, musician Phuong Uyen, designer Cong Tri, actress Ly Nha Ky, and journalist Nhieu Huy.
Star of the Year is an annual voting event organized by the Star section of the online newspaper VnExpress , starting in 2012. The award aims to recognize and honor the outstanding contributions of artists during the year, with recognition and support from the audience and a panel of professional judges – renowned artists and experts in the field of culture and entertainment.
Ha Thu - Vnexpress.net
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