The 2018 Viet Nam Top Fashion Models contest was launched in Ho Chi Minh City this week, with the organisers encouraging young men and women around the country to apply.

Contestants will be judged on their appearance in both modern and traditional costumes. (Photo: VNS)

Organised by Phuong Viet Performance Art Agency and its partners, the event aims to discover models for careers at home and abroad.

It also encourages amateur models to show off their modelling skills and offers them an opportunity to work professionally.

Contestants must be Vietnamese aged between 16 and 24.

Women must be at least 1.65m tall and men 1.75m.

They will be judged on their appearance in both modern and traditional costumes.

Poise and style of presentation will be the decisive factors in determining the winners.

Ten finalists will be nominated, with the top female and male contestants and first runners-up winning hundreds of millions of đồng in prize money.

The winners will go on to compete in international beauty and modelling contests this year.

Several talented designers, make-up artists, and stage directors, including 2017 Miss Globe Khanh Ngan and 2017 Manhunt International winner Truong Ngoc Tinh, will help the contestants.

The contest’s selection rounds will be held in Ha Noi, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Can Tho and Ho Chi Minh City on 10, 13 and 15 March.

The final will be held on 31 March in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province. 

(Source: VNS)