The Face Men 2026 airs, handsome Vietnamese-American man creates a sensation, mentors compete for him.

He was selected by coaches Pancake Khemanit and Ananda Everingham to join their teams in the first episode, which aired on March 7th.

Lincoln Bui is the only Vietnamese contestant to have overcome thousands of applicants and progressed far in the program.

When he removed his mask, he surprised the judges with his masculine appearance and bright smile. Lincoln Bui was also praised for his catwalk skills and posing in front of the camera. Actress Pancake Khemanit said: "When he looked up, he looked very charming. With his bright appearance and potential for development, I believe the contestant can achieve much more."

After the show aired, many domestic beauty forums and fan pages shared information about Lincoln. On TikTok, video clips of him from the first episode attracted hundreds of thousands of views.

He is 1.83 m tall, weighs 74 kg, and has been working freelance abroad for many years. He was born and raised in Germany, and both his parents are Vietnamese. "I'm happy to receive the attention of the audience back home. That feeling is very special and meaningful. I'm truly grateful," he said.

According to Lincoln Bui, although he was born abroad, his family always taught him not to forget his roots. He still frequently returns to Vietnam to visit relatives and family.

For him, the decision to participate in the popular Thai reality TV show was a turning point. "I've always been curious about the entertainment industry, and I see this as a great opportunity to learn, challenge myself, and grow," Lincoln Bui said.

Thai media has shown interest in Lincoln Bui, calling him a "potential contestant" or someone who "adds color to the show" because he is among the foreign contestants. On Thread, a series of photos of Lincoln at the competition and in his daily life were shared with comments praising his tall stature and face suitable for fashion.

Before Lincoln Bui, two other guys had participated in The Face Men Thailand.

Specifically, in the 2018 season, two handsome Vietnamese men surprised many viewers when they appeared on the show that year: Duong Mac Anh Quan and Ngo Van Khanh (Khanh Ngo).

On the show's fan page at the time, photos of both Duong Mac Anh Quan and Khanh Ngo were criticized by viewers as the show intentionally "downplayed the beauty" of the two Vietnamese representatives because they were significantly less attractive than the other contestants.

Both Duong Mac Anh Quan and Khanh Ngo are familiar faces to Vietnamese audiences. Duong Mac Anh Quan was a focal point during the preliminary rounds of Vietnam's Next Top Model 2013 but unfortunately left the competition due to inconsistent performance. Afterward, he also starred as the male lead in music videos such as "Co Le Em" (Bich Phuong Idol) and "Dung Mot Ngay De Yeu" (Thai Trinh)...

Khánh Ngô has also appeared in music videos for Min, Trương Kiều Diễm, Vũ Thảo My, etc. He was also the guy who confessed his feelings to Hương Giang on the show "Who Is That Person?" season 2.

The Face Men Thailand is a model and actor search series under The Face, a popular reality TV show in Thailand. Contestants must be at least 1.75m tall, under 29 years old, and have potential to work in the entertainment industry. In recent years, the organizers have expanded the eligibility criteria, allowing contestants from many countries to apply.

According to TrueID, in season four, out of 2,000 contestants, the organizers selected 44 to advance. In the team formation round, the top 15 were divided equally among three teams coached by Mile Phakphum, Off Jumpol, and Pancake Khemanit - Ananda Everingham. They participated in various challenges, gradually eliminating opponents in each episode. The winner received the prize of becoming a brand ambassador for several companies and securing acting contracts.

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