Top 2 Miss Cosmo 2025 learn Vietnamese, skip Tet family reunion to surprise fans

Top 2 Miss Cosmo 2025 Yolina Lindquist and Chelsea Fernandez attracted attention when they chose to learn Vietnamese to understand the culture, and at the same time missed the opportunity to reunite with their families during the holidays, wholeheartedly carrying out the mission of connecting with Vietnam from the beginning of their term.

Just 10 days after being crowned, the Top 2 Miss Cosmo 2025 has made the Vietnamese public go from surprise to excitement. Yolina Lindquist – the new Miss Universe, and Chelsea runner-up Fernandez did not choose to return to their homeland for Christmas and New Year's reunions, but decided to stay in Vietnam to start a series of cultural and community activities. This move not only shows the seriousness of the new mission, but also creates an emotional story of personal sacrifice to stick with the host country.

In the early days of their tenure, the two beauties continuously appeared in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, participating in filming at Vietnam Television, Vietnam Television Center in Ho Chi Minh City. The image of Yolina in a traditional ao dai quickly made a strong impression, both honoring Vietnamese beauty and affirming her integration with the local culture. Chelsea is no less than when it comes to showing excitement for Vietnamese cuisine, sharing that each dish is an interesting cultural experience.

Not only stopping at the media, Top 2 Miss Cosmo also had a meeting with Dr. Nguyen Phuong Hoa – Director of the Department of International Cooperation (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism). Here, they discussed plans for coordination in upcoming cultural and artistic activities. Another highlight was a visit to the Philippine Embassy in Vietnam, where they met with Ambassador Meynardo Los Baños Montealegre. This event shows Miss Cosmo's diplomatic role in promoting cultural exchanges and friendship between countries.

In particular, both Yolina and Chelsea have publicly announced their goal of learning Vietnamese during their tenure. For them, this is not only a language skill but also a "key" to a deeper understanding of Vietnamese people and social life. "We have set a goal to learn a new Vietnamese word every day. Hopefully after a while we can communicate as well as our predecessors. I hope everyone will wait for us!", the two beauties shared.

Yolina Lindquist also made a mark when she first took on the role of MC of the program "Symphony of Vietnam" on the Vietnam Today channel. With a subtle lead, she has contributed to telling the story of a Vietnam rich in identity, dynamism and integration. This is considered a bold step, proving the ability of the new miss to adapt quickly. Meanwhile, Chelsea Fernandez emphasized that love and sharing are the motivations for her to continue to contribute to the community.

The Vietnamese audience gave many compliments to the determination of the Top 2 Miss Cosmo. Some argue that the fact that they skip the moment of family reunion to stay in Vietnam is a testament to their professionalism and sense of responsibility. Fans also expect that learning Vietnamese will help Yolina and Chelsea become closer, creating memorable moments of exchange in upcoming events.

In the coming time, the two beauties will continue to participate in cultural and social activities, award ceremonies and prepare for the plan to visit home. But clearly, from the very beginning, Yolina Lindquist and Chelsea Fernandez affirmed that they are not only beauty representatives, but also inspiring cultural bridges between Vietnam and the world.

Yolina Lindquist crowned Miss Cosmo reveals her desire to celebrate Vietnamese Tet (Lunar New Year) for a long time. Lan Chi16:03:09 23/12/2025Just two days after being crowned Miss Cosmo 2025, Yolina Lindquist delighted Vietnamese audiences by expressing her desire to have a long-term connection with Vietnam. From the ao dai (traditional Vietnamese dress) and cuisine to the traditional Tet (Lunar New Year) celebration, the American beauty queen demonstrated a rare and rapid integration into...