Crowned controversial, now Miss Hong Kong 2025 reveals a 'strange' photo with her ex-boyfriend

Just a few days after the coronation, her private life was "dug up", intimate photos with her ex-boyfriend were "exposed", along with endless conversations about beauty and education.

Immediately after the finale on August 31, Tran Vinh Thi became the most searched name on social networking sites. However, this interest does not only come from the prestigious crown that she has just touched. A series of images of Vinh Thi's past private life were suddenly exposed. In these photos, she appears with a bold style, wearing sexy outfits, hugging a guy at a bar intimately and even exchanging passionate kisses in the pool. These images immediately created a strong wave of controversy, causing many viewers to think that she was "too liberal" and did not deserve the noble title.

In the face of the market, Tran Vinh Thi did not shy away. On the HK01 news site, she frankly admitted that the boy in the photo is Martin, her current lover, and the two have been dating for nearly three years. Vinh Thi explained that these photos were taken when she and Martin were studying abroad in the US. "For American culture, such photos are normal, and Hong Kong culture is a little bit different," she said. This explanation somewhat calmed public opinion, but there were still many people who thought that she was not careful in preserving her image.

In addition to the scandals about her private life, Tran Vinh Thi's beauty has also become a "hot" topic. With a height of only 1.6 m, and a face that is commented as "normal", Vinh Thi is considered by many to be unworthy of the highest position. She had read all these comments, but had no objection. Instead, she shared a confident view: "In everyone's heart, there are their own Miss standards."

Ignoring the noise about appearance and private life, one undeniable thing about Tran Vinh Thi is her "terrible" education. She is one of the few contestants with outstanding education and stands out in this year's cast of beauties. Vinh Thi, 27, is currently a doctoral student in education at the University of London (UK). Prior to that, she graduated from the University of California (USA) and earned a master's degree in Technology Management from Columbia University.

Vinh Thi's education has contributed to creating a different Miss Hong Kong 2025 contest, where beauty is not the only factor to compete. This year's contest is likened to a competition of highly educated girls, when the 14 contestants in the final round all have a university or post-university degree. Runner-up Thi Vu Ky graduated from the University of Cambridge, while contestant Ha Vinh Da is studying Medicine at the University of Warwick. This shows that the criteria of the contest have gradually changed, aiming to find girls who are not only beautiful but also have wisdom and confidence.

In order to have the confidence and bravery that she has today, Tran Vinh Thi had to go through a long journey full of hardships. Since the age of 13, she has been a member of the Hong Kong Aerobics team. Vinh Thi said that she had to practice 20 hours a day to make up for her physical shortcomings and realize her dream of joining the team. It is that perseverance and unremitting effort that has trained her in an iron will, a spirit that is not afraid to face difficulties.

When she competed in the beauty contest, she also understood that she did not have a height advantage. However, she believes that confidence is the most important factor. "Believing in yourself is a necessary condition, not necessarily your face or height, maybe your knowledge or your warmth and radiance are important when you step outside," Vinh Thi shared.

Before the story of the "curse" that Miss will break up with her boyfriend after being crowned, Vinh Thi appeared calm. She revealed that she never intended to hide her relationship with Martin and that their relationship was still very stable. Vinh Thi's confidence and frankness have partly "broken" the "curse" that has haunted many beauties in the past.

Tran Vinh Thi's victory at Miss Hong Kong 2025 has caused many mixed opinions, but it is also a strong reminder of the change in beauty standards. In the context of an increasingly developing society, a woman's beauty is not only judged by her beauty or height, but also by her wisdom, bravery and confidence. Tran Vinh Thi has proven that she is not only a Miss, but also a role model representing the modern generation of women: dare to be true, dare to face the market, and believe in her own value.

Miss Hong Kong is low but has a great education, Miss Earth Thai scored an absolute score Đình Như15:49:05 02/09/2025Miss Hong Kong 2025 has just ended with the victory belonging to Tran Vinh Thi, a small but powerful girl, called Miss Pepper Baby by the audience. Meanwhile, in Thailand, Miss Earth 2025 belongs to Waree - a 26-year-old model.