Born in 1996, Nam Em stands at 1.71 meter tall and is a student of the Military University of Culture and Arts. She defeated 30 other contestants from provinces in the Mekong Delta to win the crown, along with the title, she received a cash prize of VND 300 million (US$14,000).
First runner-up Nguyen Nguyen Huynh Truc Mai received VND 150 million (US$7,000) and second runner-up Vuong Thanh Tuyen received VND70 million (US$3,400).
The organisers also awarded other titles such as Miss Talent, Miss Tourism and Miss Ao Dai, among others. Each winner will receive over VND 20 million (US$920).
The event was broadcasted live on HTV9, VTV Can Tho and CT43, and other provincial TV channels.
As part of the Mekong Delta Green Tourism Week, the pageant offered contestants a chance to take part in a number of cultural and social activities, as well as the pageant.
