Hoang Thi Yen (No 64) defeated 64 other candidates nationwide to win the Mrs Vietnam 2009 title in Ba Ria-Vung Tau City on September 26. The runners up were Nguyen Thi Thu Ha and Dam Thi Ly.  

Mrs Vietnam 2009, Hoang Thi Yen, and the first runner-up, Nguyen Thi Thu Ha, will represent Vietnam in the 2009 Mrs World pageant to be held in Ba Ria-Vung Tau City in November.

The beauty queen, Mrs. Yen, received a crown worth VND200 million, VND150 million in cash and a set of jewellery worth US$10,000. The first runner up was awarded VND100 million.

Hoang Thi Yen, born in 1976, is now director of the UPS Representative Office in Ho Chi Minh City.

The Mrs Vietnam 2009 pageant was held for the first time to honour the beauty of Vietnamese women who have got families, succeeded in life and made positive contributions to society.

The other awards were:

1. Best photogenic face: Nguyen Thi Kim Dung (No 06)

2. Best hair: Phung Thi Lan (No 26)

3. Best eyes: Kathe (No 49)

4. Best smile: Thanh Huong (No 23)

5. Best body: Hoang Thi Thu Huong (No 24)

6. Most artistic talent: Nguyen Thu Hai (No 12)

7. Most athletic talent: Mac Thi Thuy Nga (No 32)

8. Most dynamic character: Han Thi Phuong (No 43)

9. Most energetic: Hoang Le Minh Nguyet (No 37)

10. Most courteous communication: Nguyen Hong Ha (No 11)

11. Most charming: Trinh Thi Van Anh (No 04)

12. Best at traditional customs: Le Thi Tuyet Nhung (No 38)

13. Best evening dress: Duong Hoang Dieu Thu (No 50)

14. Best skin: Duong Quynh Lien

15. Most successful in their career: Truong Thi Tuyet Nga (No 33) and Nguyen Thi Tuyet (No 59)