Hà Kino Rumored to Represent Vietnam at Miss Universe 2025, Echoes H'Hen Niê's Legacy
Vietnam may soon see a powerful return to the Miss Universe stage with a candidate who is drawing comparisons to one of the nation's most iconic beauty queens. Hà Kino, a model and pageant veteran who participated in Miss Universe Vietnam 2025 and successfully secured a spot among the semi-finalists, is now emerging as one of the frontrunners expected to represent Vietnam in the upcoming Miss Universe 2024. Her profile, charisma, and distinctive beauty have placed her among the top contenders, capturing attention across pageant communities.
If officially confirmed, Hà Kino’s participation would mark a significant moment for Vietnam, signaling a return to a bold beauty prototype that previously brought the nation global recognition. Her short-haired look has been compared to that of H'Hen Niê, the trailblazing Miss Universe Vietnam 2018, who shattered conventional standards of pageantry and made history as a finalist in the Miss Universe 2018 competition. H'Hen Niê’s powerful performance and unique image became emblematic of a more inclusive and progressive direction for Vietnamese beauty pageants.
Interestingly, the upcoming Miss Universe pageant is once again set to take place in Thailand—the same host country where H'Hen Niê made her unforgettable run in 2018. Fans and observers are already drawing parallels between the two women, both in terms of their aesthetic presentation and their potential to make a significant impact on the international stage. As anticipation builds, all eyes remain on whether Hà Kino will officially be named Vietnam’s representative, reviving a powerful legacy while forging her own path at Miss Universe 2024.