Brazilian wins Vietnamese-founded Miss Charm beauty contest

HCM CITY — Luma Russo of Brazil was crowned Miss Charm 2023, a Vietnamese-founded beauty contest, at the finale held on February 16 at the Hòa Bình Theatre in HCM City. She beat 37 other contestants to win the contest and will have a year to spread meaningful messages in education and tourism as Miss Charm. Vietnamese representative Đặng Dương Thanh Thanh Huyền finished in the Top 20. Miss Charm is the first Vietnamese-founded beauty contest, announced in 2019 with the aim of promoting culture, tourism and educational activities. Miss Charm 2023 judges include Miss Universe 2005 Natalie Glebova, Miss World 2015 Mireia Lalaguna, Miss International 2012 Ikumi Yoshimatsu, Vietnamese-born beauty Mimi Morris, and model Lan Khuê.