Vietnamese beauty predicted to make top 5 at Miss International Queen 2026

The Crown Chronicles recently released its latest prediction for the five leading contenders for the Miss International Queen 2026 crown.

The Vietnamese representative was named among the standout candidates, joining Daniela Marquina of Venezuela, Book Theerachaya of Thailand, Cata Vallejo of Colombia and Red Spiegelman of the Philippines.

Born in 2002 and hailing from Hanoi, Minh Anh was crowned first runner-up at Miss International Queen Vietnam 2025.

She also won the Best National Costume award.

Following the national pageant, she continued preparing for the international competition, focusing on costume, stage performance and communication skills.

According to the organizers, Miss International Queen 2026 brings together 27 contestants from around the world.

The beauties have begun a series of activities in Thailand ahead of the competition’s major rounds.

The contestants will take part in the national costume presentation and talent competition on September 13.

The event will give the Vietnamese beauty an opportunity to showcase Vietnamese culture to an international audience.

The following day, September 14, the contestants will attend the World Equality Forum, which will address issues including equality, inclusion and human dignity.

The beauties will then compete in the Preliminary Competition on September 17, featuring bikini and evening gown rounds.

According to the competition schedule, the contestant delivering the most outstanding performance in the preliminary round will earn an automatic place in the top 12.

The Miss International Queen 2026 grand final is scheduled to take place on the evening of September 19 at Tiffany’s Show Pattaya Theatre in Thailand.

Vietnam’s track record at Miss International Queen

Vietnam has established a strong presence at Miss International Queen, the world's biggest beauty pageant for transgender women, highlighted by Nguyen Huong Giang’s historic victory in 2018.

She became the first Vietnamese contestant to win the international crown.

Vietnam continued to achieve notable results in subsequent editions.

Do Nhat Ha reached the top six in 2019, while Bui Dinh Hoai Sa finished in the top 12 in 2020.

Phung Truong Tran Dai advanced to the top six in 2022, followed by Nguyen Ha Diu Thao, who reached the top 11 in 2023.

In 2024, Nguyen Tuong San was crowned second runner-up at Miss International Queen and also collected several subsidiary awards.

In 2025, Ha Tam Nhu secured the second runner-up title, extending Vietnam’s impressive run of achievements at the prestigious international pageant.