Why did the top 15 Miss Ocean 2023 decide to join the army?

(Dan Tri) - "Beauty will eventually fade, only intelligence can create one's value. Therefore, I am determined to leave art to pursue my passion, my dream of wearing a soldier's uniform", Phuong Ngoc shared.

Graduated with a bachelor's degree from Ho Chi Minh City University of Law, giving up her dream of pursuing an artistic career, Bui Thi Phuong Ngoc determined to pursue her dream of serving in the military even though no one in her family served in this industry. Beauty pageants are just an experience . Hello Ngoc, how do you feel when you have only 1 day left to don the green uniform of a soldier and join the army? - When you are about to put on the uniform of a soldier and become Uncle Ho's soldier, you are feeling quite nervous, but also excited because being in the ranks of the Vietnam People's Army has been your long-standing wish. Near the day of your departure for the army, you are also sad because you will be away from your family, friends, and relatives for quite a long time.

Bui Thi Phuong Ngoc was in the Top 15 of Miss Ocean 2023 (Photo: NVCC).

Being in the Top 15 of Miss Ocean 2023 is a good opportunity to develop a career in the arts. So what was the reason that Ngoc decided to give up and volunteer to join the army? - In grade 5, I participated in a military semester at the Dong Nai Provincial Military Command. Through the time of being trained here as a soldier, I felt very much in love with the green of the soldier's uniform and wanted to serve in the industry soon. But as time passed, that desire gradually faded. When I took the university entrance exam, I didn't think I would take the entrance exam to military schools, so I decided to study at Ho Chi Minh City University of Law. After that, I got to meet friends who were soldiers, and I often watched pictures and videos of soldiers in peacetime as well as in wartime. Suddenly, my love for the "green of the soldier's uniform" burned in my heart. In my final year of university, I had the intention of joining the army by volunteering to participate in military service. I think it was fate.

Bui Thi Phuong Ngoc has been passionate about MC since she was a child (Photo: NVCC).

So why did Ngoc participate in Miss Ocean before? - My friends and teachers "incited" me to participate in the beauty pageant for a long time, but I still didn't feel confident, so I kept hesitating. In my final year of university, my MC teacher encouraged me to participate. He was the one who taught and supported me a lot to participate well in the Miss Ocean contest. Thanks to the help of my teacher and my sister who taught me catwalk as well as behavior and other skills, I boldly participated in the Miss Ocean contest. Luckily, I was in the Top 15 of the contest. Did your parents support you when you participated in Miss Ocean? - My parents did not support me in pursuing an artistic career, they even didn't like it. When I participated in the Miss Ocean contest in 2023, I also hid it from my family, and only when I reached the finals did I tell my parents. For me, art is just a means to help me satisfy my passion. If I follow this path for a long time, I think it will not last. Because beauty will eventually fade, only intelligence can follow you and create your own value. Serving in the army also helps me reconcile my parents' permission and has also been my big dream for a long time. I love the green of the army uniform more than the path of art. Joining the army is a long journey with many challenges. I want to be challenged more to temper my spirit of steel. That factor will be useful in my future work and life.

Phuong Ngoc participated in a volunteer program as a student at Ho Chi Minh City University of Law (Photo: NVCC).

Determined to pursue the dream of "soldier uniform" Giving up the "soft" path of art, stepping into the somewhat "steely" path of discipline, did Ngoc imagine how she would have to face this difficulty? - I wrote an application to join the army when I was a student, at that time my love for the green uniform of the army was stronger. At first, my family was quite worried because they were afraid that I had always been protected like a "young lady", weak and could not be trained or practiced in the army. After persuasion, my parents were very supportive and proud of their daughter's decision. For me, there is nothing I cannot do, the important thing is whether I try or not. I think that participating in military service helps me train and develop myself into a stronger and more decisive girl. Other sisters have gone and have trained, so I will try to follow. So after completing my military service, will you be determined to follow the path of "soldier uniform"? - By participating in the Miss Ocean contest, I myself determined that it was just a youthful experience and never intended to participate in art or showbiz. I only participate in art when I have free time or to satisfy my childhood passion such as hosting or participating in photo modeling. Since entering the Top 15 of Miss Ocean, I have not participated in any major events related to art or entertainment. After completing my military service, I wish to serve in the military for a long time to contribute my youth for a longer time. I hope that the knowledge I learned at Ho Chi Minh City University of Law will help me contribute more in my future work. I realized that I really love the green color of the soldier's uniform and I am determined to pursue that dream.

Provincial-level excellent Literature student, excellent Youth Union - Association officer Bui Thi Phuong Ngoc (23 years old, residing in Gia Ray town, Xuan Loc district, Dong Nai province), is a new graduate of Ho Chi Minh City University of Law and was in the top 15 of Miss Ocean 2023. Phuong Ngoc is a girl with remarkable achievements: admitted to the Party since she was a 12th grade student at Xuan Loc High School; Second prize in provincial-level excellent literature student; Second prize in the city-level Ao Dai charm contest while still a student. Notably, in the Miss Ocean 2023 contest, Phuong Ngoc entered the top 15.

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