I no longer feel sad when I am insulted.

At the age of 23, Nong Thuy Hang was crowned Miss Ethnic Vietnam 2022 and faced a storm of criticism from public opinion. From her education to her private life, netizens have been discussing her.

Pressure of being defamed

Miss Nong Thuy Hang on the day she received her university diploma

Nong Thuy Hang has just received a Bachelor's degree in International Business from the National Economics University. Having just completed her studies excellently and also taking on the role of Miss Ethnic Vietnam 2022, do you face a lot of pressure?

I had already completed my university studies before, so my job as a beauty queen did not affect me much. After being crowned, I spent time studying for an international IT certificate and completing the graduation procedures.

I was born in a poor mountainous province, witnessing many children having to cross mountain passes, wade through streams, burdened with worries about making a living, to go to school to learn. That was the motivation for me to constantly try my best during my years in school.

As soon as I received the crown, I wanted to build myself an image of an intellectual beauty queen, not one that is flashy in dresses and branded goods. I have been caught up in many bad rumors about my education and my academic results today are the answer for everyone.

Another unfortunate thing for me was that my old management company encountered difficulties, causing the top 3 of the competition to stop working together. At that time, with financial burdens, I had to fend for myself. I had no income, had not entered showbiz and no one invited me to work because my previous reputation was tarnished.

So how has your life been lately?

Indeed, because my circumstances are quite special, I have always been frugal in my spending. Up until now, whether before or after the coronation, I have been fortunate to have the support of many people around me.

I can't count all the people who have helped me both financially and mentally to overcome difficulties. I will always be grateful for that!

Don't think beauty queens have to endure much pressure

Nong Thuy Hang in a photo album celebrating 10 months since being crowned Miss Ethnic Vietnam

Having just entered showbiz and encountered many challenges, are you… disillusioned?

No one wants to face adversity, and I am no exception. To be honest, when I first won the crown and was subjected to many false rumors, I felt very sad and helpless, and always looked for ways to justify myself.

A few months after my coronation, I was still sad and struggling to find those who spread the rumors. My mentality was very unstable.

I was completely disillusioned because I couldn't believe that becoming a beauty queen meant having to endure so much pressure: being made fun of, being ridiculed, being worried every time I went out, being gossiped about when someone recognized me...

Although there are many things that I am not satisfied with, there is never a moment when I want to give up the achievements that I have worked hard to achieve, and I have never thought that I will stop doing this job.

What did you do to get through that time?

Being an optimist, I have encouraged myself many times. I chose writing to relieve myself, pouring out my feelings onto pages. I sought advice from family, close friends and people with knowledge of psychology.

As time passed, I gradually regained my spirit and chose to think from a different perspective. Instead of being upset because someone insulted me, I learned to put myself in the audience's shoes to understand their reaction when hearing bad rumors.

At the same time, I also remind myself to focus on self-development and things that are more meaningful.

Where was your boyfriend during your most uncertain days?

She has always been the one to share my joys and sorrows and has always been ready to trust, support, and protect me from all storms.

So what if the beauty queen is poor?

Nong Thuy Hang is focusing on developing her MC career.

Overcoming everything, recently you are gradually proving that even though you don't have a strong team, you are still on the right track by completing your studies well, working as an MC, working in the fashion industry...?

Now I truly understand what is meant by “roses have thorns”. Before reaching the beauty of the flower, one must go through a path full of thorns. If one keeps trying to move forward, I believe one day I will receive worthy results.

After going through many things, Nong Thuy Hang today has become a better version of herself: more confident, more mature, stronger.

The beauty queen title has given me the opportunity to experience new jobs, meet many people, travel to many places and gain a lot of practical knowledge.

Currently, MC is the field I want to stick with for a long time, so I will continuously learn and improve based on the existing foundations.

For me, a beautiful appearance is just an initial advantage, the core of a good MC is solid knowledge, the ability to connect and interact with the audience, and the ability to handle situations quickly and skillfully. Therefore, even if you are a beauty queen or runner-up, if you do not have real talent, you will be eliminated.

The everyday beauty of Miss Nong Thuy Hang

If you are not really rich as people often think of beauty queens, are you afraid to reveal that?

I think I am like everyone else, working hard to make ends meet. Working hard also brings me more valuable things than money, such as joy and the opportunity to learn. Whether rich or poor, I am not afraid to let everyone know.

I believe that people will not love or hate a beauty queen based on her financial situation. “Rivers have bends, people have moments”, so not being rich today does not mean that in the future. For me, wealth is not the biggest measure to define success.

If given the choice again, would Hang still choose to compete in the beauty pageant?

I wouldn't change anything. And even though I became a beauty queen, I can still continue to study to develop my business career.

The title of Miss is extremely noble, so once achieved, one must cherish it and try harder than ordinary people.

Thanks!

Nong Thuy Hang was born in 1999, a Tay ethnic, from Ha Giang. She is 1.68m tall, with body measurements of 82 - 65 - 91cm. During high school, she was an excellent student for 12 consecutive years, won 3rd prize in the National Excellent Student Literature Contest, and was admitted directly to the National Economics University.

She was crowned Miss Ethnic Vietnam 2022 in July 2022. After the contest, Nong Thuy Hang participated in community and charity activities, carried out her own projects to promote the identity of 54 ethnic groups, and tried her hand at modeling, hosting, and acting.

Source: http://www.baogiaothong.vn/hoa-hau-nong-thuy-hang-toi-khong-con-buon-khi-bi-xuc-pham-d593643.html