Nguyễn Cao Kỳ Duyên (model)

Kỳ Duyên was born in Nam Định (now is Ninh Bình). She started learning French in fourth grade, later becoming a student in the French specialized class at Trần Đăng Ninh Middle School [vi] and later at Lê Hồng Phong High School for the Gifted, Nam Định [vi]. In 2014, she was admitted to the Foreign Trade University, Hanoi with a high score.^[2][3]

She belongs to the LGBTQ+ community and is a lesbian. She previously dated Minh Triệu and is currently in a relationship with Đoàn Thiên Ân.

When she first entered a beauty pageant, she was crowned Miss Vietnam 2014 on Phu Quoc Island, along with the Miss Beach award. In addition, she received high praise from the two runners-up, Diễm Trang and Huyền My, for her gentle beauty and high level of education.^[4]

Kỳ Duyên received an invitation to represent Vietnam in the Miss World 2014 and Miss Earth 2016 competition, but she declined due to various controversies at the time.^[5]

She participated in several fashion events, such as serving as a coach for The Look Vietnam 2017 and Vietnam Supermodel 2018. She was also invited to become a coach for Miss Fitness Vietnam 2022 and The Face Vietnam 2023. Additionally, she ventured into acting with her debut role in the film The 4 Rascals by Trấn Thành.^[6]

In 2024, Kỳ Duyên announced her registration to compete in Miss Universe Vietnam 2024, which attracted media attention.^[7] She won the title and became the first to win both Miss Vietnam 2014 and Miss Universe Vietnam 2024.^[8]

As Miss Universe Vietnam 2024, Kỳ Duyên represented the country at Miss Universe 2024, held on 16 November in Mexico City, Mexico, where she placed in the Top 30.^{[9][10][11][12]}

• The 4 Rascals (2025)
• Sister sister 3 (2026)