Miss Ly Thu Thao appeared after 30 years of "disappearing" in the US, surprising beauty

Ly Thu Thao is a name that has left a deep impression on the memories of many generations of Vietnamese audiences. However, when she was at her peak, Ly Thu Thao suddenly "disappeared", surprising many people.

Born in 1970, Ly Thu Thao came from the sports movement, early attached to aerobics from 1985 at the District 1 Sports Room (Ho Chi Minh City). Ho Chi Minh City). It is this disciplined and persistent training environment that has contributed to the formation of a confident, healthy demeanor and a solid spiritual foundation for her in the following years.

In 1989, when she was just 19 years old, Ly Thu Thao was crowned Miss Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City. For herself, this is a special milestone, considered "the most beautiful, cherished and respected time during 37 years of life". Sharing about that moment, Ly Thu Thao admitted that it was an emotion that could not be fully expressed in words. The title of Miss not only brings momentary glory, but also becomes a memory that supports her spirit, following her through many turns in life, even when she is away from the stage.

In early 2026, during a trip back to Vietnam to celebrate Tet with her family, Ly Thu Thao suddenly attracted attention when she made a set of Ao Dai photos with an angle that almost coincided with the famous photo 35 years ago. The new image quickly spread on social networks, evoking many emotions in the public. In a white ao dai, her beauty is no longer a brilliant youth every day, but a passion and ripening over the years.

Talking about the experience of recreating the old photo, Ly Thu Thao said it was a very special moment. "At that moment, I raised the emotion of a young man. It is not nostalgia and regret, but a calm dialogue with oneself of the past," she shared. For the beauty, looking back on what has passed helps her understand and appreciate the path she has taken.

In 2000, Ly Thu Thao went to the US to settle down and almost completely withdrew from Vietnamese showbiz. She now lives in Minnesota, choosing a quiet lifestyle, away from the spotlight. Looking back on her artistic journey, Ly Thu Thao frankly said that cinema used to bring her many good memories and helped her understand more about the seventh art, but it was also a journey she actively stopped at the right time. "I love it very much, but it just stops there," she said, not regretting the glory that has passed.

In the US, Ly Thu Thao builds an idyllic family life, maintaining a gentle exercise routine every day to maintain physical and mental health. She said that she currently cherishes and is content with a peaceful life, looking forward to the later years in tranquility.

The trip back home on the occasion of Tet is not only a family reunion, but also an opportunity for Ly Thu Thao to reconnect with beautiful memories in her homeland. At the age of 50, Ly Thu Thao did not return to the role of a miss on stage, but a woman who had gone through glory, now returned in calmness and maturity. It does not try to recall the old aura, but it is that calmness that makes the old aura quietly shine in a very unique way.

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