Nguyen Huong Giang

Singer, Miss International Queen 2018

Tatler Asia

From a Vietnam Idol contestant to Miss International Queen, Huong Giang is a symbol of perseverance, courage, and a journey of self-affirmation. 

Born on December 29, 1991, in Hanoi, her real name is Nguyen Huong Giang (birth name Ngoc Hieu), she became known to the public when she reached the Top 4 of Vietnam Idol 2012. In 2013, Huong Giang released her debut album Thuy Ngan (Mercury), expressing a profound perspective on the journey and dreams of an artist.

Constantly striving, she affirmed her position in the music scene with a series of elaborately produced works and a professional performance style. In 2018, Huong Giang was crowned Miss International Queen in Thailand—becoming the first Vietnamese transgender beauty to win the highest title in an international beauty pageant.

Currently, Huong Giang is one of the versatile artists in Vietnamese showbiz, active in music, film, and reality television. In 2025, she was chosen to represent Vietnam at Miss Universe, continuing her journey to spread the message of confidence, compassion, and gender equality.

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