Role model of a young woman: Intellect, arts, and responsibility

 

Nguyen Thanh Thao was born and raised in Hanoi. She possesses a delicate face, stands 1.73 meters tall, and has a gentle smile that easily wins hearts. But what truly creates her lasting charm is her strong academic background and solid intellectual abilities. With an IELTS score of 7.5 and fluent communication in French, Thao represents a generation of Vietnamese female students who confidently integrate into the global world while preserving the grace and elegance characteristic of Eastern culture.

In addition, she is a classical pianist who once won the Gold Cup at the Asia-Pacific Arts Festival. Having started playing piano since first grade, Thao sees music as a “soulmate” that helps her maintain balance in both studies and life – and it is this very connection that gives her image a soft, profound, yet radiant quality.

 

From the royal standards to the royal poise

 

Before stepping onto the beauty pageant stage, Nguyen Thanh Thao chose to train with a special institution: Onasa Royal Academy Japan – the cradle of elegance and etiquette, designed exclusively for the elite. Here, she was personally guided by style expert Khuat Anh Tuyet – a highly respected figure in the field of style training and personal image development in Vietnam. Ms. Tuyet is a pioneer in bringing the Japanese philosophy of “beauty from within – radiance from character” to Vietnam. She spent many years researching, working, and collaborating with etiquette and communication organizations in Tokyo and Osaka.

 

More than just a skills trainer, Khuat Anh Tuyet is known for igniting inner confidence and grace in each of her students. By combining Japanese etiquette theory, body language, and personalized practice tailored to each individual, she helped Nguyen Thanh Thao discover her true inner beauty – and express it through a poised, elegant, yet approachable demeanor. “Thao is a girl with a strong foundation, but it is her willingness to learn and her self-improvement mindset that make her shine from the depth of her character,” Ms. Tuyet shared.

 

A distinct identity amidst a “forest of beauty”

 

Amid a competition season that gathers dozens of outstanding contestants from across the country – each bringing their own beauty, story, and aspiration – Nguyen Thanh Thao does not choose to make headlines with bold statements or rebellious style. Instead, she quietly wins the hearts of the audience with a gentle yet confident presence – like a calm note in a colorful symphony.

 

Day by day on her Miss Vietnam 2024 journey, Thao is seen diligently training, taking physical sessions seriously, filming for reality TV, and always presenting herself with care and grace in every group activity. She doesn’t need to try to be the center of attention, yet the precision in her gaze, the elegance in her walk, and her eagerness to learn have made her a “silent spotlight” that everyone remembers.

 

Especially striking is the image of Nguyen Thanh Thao in a white ao dai – with a soft posture, head held high, and steady eyes – which has led many to call her the “intellectual muse”. In every interaction, from gentle greetings with fellow contestants to her composed manner of speaking with judges, Thao consistently maintains humility, confidence, and emotional depth – qualities that cannot be crafted by training alone, but are the result of a life lived with mindfulness, learning, and intentional self-refinement. That is the identity she has built: a beauty that does not come from flamboyance, but from stillness and a distinct aura – something that makes those around her feel at ease, feel connected, and feel the need to pause and listen.

 

True beauty: A blend of mindset and poise

 

As the concept of “beauty” continues to expand beyond mere physical appearance, young women like Nguyen Thanh Thao are becoming symbols of a contemporary ideal: educated, profound, and capable of inspiring others through the way they live. Thao didn’t join the competition to be “more beautiful than others” – she came to become a better version of herself. And to gain that strength, she chose to walk alongside a seasoned mentor – Ms. Khuat Anh Tuyet, one of Vietnam’s most respected experts in style and poise, who has dedicated her professional journey to spreading the values of elegance and refined behavior.

 

Ms. Tuyet – the guiding force behind the success of hundreds of students, including beauty queens, models, and female entrepreneurs – has helped Thao not only walk more gracefully but also think more deeply, listen attentively, manage her emotions, and express herself naturally yet properly. The Onasa Royal Academy Japan, founded and led by Ms. Tuyet, is not just a place to learn how to “walk – stand – speak – smile”, but a transformative journey inward, helping each woman understand who she is, how she should express her beauty, and why it matters.

“Body language can be learned, but aura is nurtured from within” – that is the principle Onasa firmly upholds, and it is the value that Nguyen Thanh Thao is quietly embodying in every step she takes. Thao is not just a typical beauty contestant. She is the synthesis of intellect – artistry – and poise, a testament to a generation of young women who know how to position themselves with intellect, spread values through their style, and grow with gratitude toward those who have guided them.

 

In the midst of a dazzling season like a grand festival, Nguyen Thanh Thao shines like a gentle ray of spring sunlight in Hanoi – not too blinding, but warm enough, deep enough, to make people turn back, remember, reflect, and be moved. Notably, Thao is now embarking on a new project: “Anh Sang Vung Cao” (Light for the Highlands) – a mission to support schoolchildren in remote mountainous areas.