Who is model Lan Khue?
Trần Ngọc Lan Khuê, known professionally as Lan Khuê, is a Vietnamese model, beauty queen, and television personality born on January 4, 1992, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Standing out as a prominent figure in Vietnam's fashion industry, she gained national prominence after winning the Gold Prize at Vietnam Supermodel 2013 and being crowned Miss Aodai Vietnam 2014. She subsequently represented Vietnam at Miss World 2015, where she reached the top 11 finalists, marking one of the highest placements for the country at the international event.
Background/biography
Lan Khuê was born and raised in Ho Chi Minh City within a family with a strong academic background. Her family includes notable educators and scholars, including her grandfather, who served as a vice rector at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Education. Raised in an environment that emphasized traditional academic achievement, she initially focused primarily on her studies.
She attended the Ho Chi Minh City University of Social Sciences and Humanities, where she studied German linguistics. While pursuing her degree, she developed an interest in fashion and modeling. She began entering model competitions, successfully balancing her higher education with early runway shows and editorial photoshoots.
Modeling and television career
- 2nd Runner-up at Asian Super Model Contest (2012)
- Gold Prize winner at Vietnam Supermodel (2013)
- Winner of Miss Aodai Vietnam (2014)
- Top 11 finalist at Miss World (2015)
- Mentor on The Face Vietnam (2016–2017)
- Role in the feature film Mẹ Chồng (2017)
- Super mentor on The New Mentor (2023)
Following her success in national and international beauty pageants, Lan Khuê expanded her career into television coaching and business endeavors within fashion. Her tenure as a mentor on The Face Vietnam highlighted her tactical approach to modeling challenges and fashion media, cementing her standing as an influential industry mentor.
Notable achievements at Miss World 2015
At the Miss World 2015 pageant held in Sanya, China, Lan Khuê attracted considerable attention through her performances in the sub-competitions. She won the World Fashion Designer Award for her custom evening gown created by designer Lý Quí Khánh. Through strong popular support in the global voting process, she secured a spot in the Top 11 via the People's Choice Award, earning recognition from domestic media for her representation on the global stage.
Public reception
Lan Khuê is widely regarded by media commentators and fashion professionals as an articulate and versatile model. Observers frequently highlight her high-fashion posing skills, runway execution, and poise during public appearances. Her mentor roles on reality fashion series earned further recognition for showcasing a composed, professional, and strategic leadership style.
