The first Miss Vietnam to enter the top 100 in the world and the tragedy of getting married in the US, how does it happen?

Khánh LinhFeb 07, 2026 at 09:16

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Referring to the beauty icons of Vbiz in the 2000s, Truong Tri Truc Diem is always a name that is difficult to ignore. However, her life faced many ups and downs.

Possessing a sharp, modern but still bold Asian beauty, Truong Tri Truc Diem was once considered a typical representative of the generation of Vietnamese misses - models reaching out to the world in the early stages of integration. Born in 1987, Truc Diem soon entered the entertainment industry when she won the title of 1st runner-up Miss Vietnam Women through photos in 2005, opening a brilliant journey that lasted for a decade.

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In 2007, Truc Diem represented Vietnam in Miss Earth and excellently won the Fashion Beauty award. At that time, she was one of the few Vietnamese beauties who attracted the attention of the international media thanks to her confident demeanor, standard body and highly recognizable face. This achievement helped Truc Diem quickly rise to the ranks of prominent names in the domestic fashion and entertainment industry.

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At the end of the 2000s, Truong Tri Truc Diem almost "covered" all large and small runways, appeared continuously on magazine covers and became the face sought after by many brands. The title "advertising queen" has also been associated with her name since then. Not only impressed by her appearance, Truc Diem is also highly appreciated for her solid educational background. She graduated in Business Administration in Singapore, is fluent in English, Korean and can communicate in Chinese – a rare advantage of the Vbiz beauty at that time.

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At the peak of her model-miss career, Truc Diem suddenly decided to encroach on the singing field around 2010. However, Truc Diem's ability to sing live quickly became a topic of debate. Frank comments from experts make the public recognize that singing has never been her forte. In the face of strong reactions from the public, Truc Diem soon withdrew from the path of a professional singer, closing the experimental period to focus on cinema and modeling.

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In 2010, Truc Diem made her film debut with Snow White Diary, making an initial impression. Two years later, she participated in Passion (2012), a work that was screened at many domestic and foreign film festivals. The most important milestone in Truc Diem's acting career came in 2013 with The Conspiracy of Pointy Heels directed by Ham Tran. This role not only helped her affirm her acting ability but also brought Truc Diem's name to the international market when the film was premiered in the US. Australia and many other countries. In the same year, she became the representative of Vietnamese actors to attend the Cannes Film Festival, making a strong mark on the prestigious red carpet.

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In 2014, Truong Tri Truc Diem caused a shock when she entered the 67th position in the list of "Top 100 Most Beautiful Faces in the World" announced by TC Candler, becoming the first Vietnamese beauty to appear. When her career was at its peak, she suddenly got married and retired from showbiz in 2015. In 2021, Truc Diem went to the US to settle down with her husband, but after only 6 months, she confirmed the divorce because of irreconcilable differences.

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In the US, Truc Diem faced many events such as business failure, depression, severe hyperthyroidism, which caused her health and appearance to deteriorate. After more than two years of treatment, she gradually recovered and regained her form. In 2022, Truc Diem reappeared at the Cannes Film Festival, marking a remarkable comeback. Most recently, she took on the lead role in the international film The Last Mermaid, starring with Jack McEvoy and promoted at Cannes 2025, opening a new chapter on the journey to conquer the international market of the once Vbiz beauty icon.

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