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After a year without a representative, Vietnam is officially returning to the competition in the Chinese television show – Sisters Riding the Waves 2026. The chosen representative this time is Trang Phap, a versatile female artist whose participation was confirmed on March 27th.

A formidable competitor among the international "Beautiful Women"

Trang Pháp is the third representative from Vietnam to enter this competition, following the success of Chi Pu (2023) and Suni Hạ Linh (2024). This year's competition is predicted to be extremely fierce as she will have to compete against 32 renowned artists from China and many other countries. Some of the formidable contenders include: Xiao Xiang, Li Xiaoran, Xie Nan, Tang Yixin, Fan Weiqi, Wen Zhengyang...

Despite facing a lineup of experienced competitors, Trang Phap's appearance created a fresh wave of energy, attracting special attention from fashion enthusiasts and the media in other countries.

"The Vietnamese version of Jolin Tsai" in the eyes of Chinese-language media.

Immediately after the list of contestants was announced, major Chinese news outlets showered the Vietnamese representative with praise. Notably, Sina did not hesitate to call Trang Phap "the Vietnamese version of Jolin Tsai."

This comparison stems from her all-around abilities: Performance skills: Masterful singing and dancing, excellent stage presence. Musical thinking: Capable of composing and producing her own music. Versatile style: Diversity in image and adaptability to various musical genres.

Top 5 potential "dark horses" of the 2026 Wind Riding Race.

Beyond just praising her appearance, the 163 website and leading entertainment bloggers in China also offered optimistic predictions about Trang Phap's ranking. She was placed in the top 5 "dark horses" – contestants with the potential to create big surprises and advance deep into the final round.

This list also includes names such as: actress Dao Han Nhien, Peking opera artist Hou Yu, idol singer Xu Mengjie (or An Qi), and athlete Wang Meng.

"The Vietnamese representative possesses impressive charisma and visuals, along with extensive international stage experience. This all-around quality makes Trang Phap a formidable competitor to the other 30 contestants," commented the 163 newspaper.

Expectations are high for Chi Pu to continue her success.

Riding the Wind (produced by Mango TV since 2020) is not just a music competition, but also a powerful platform for personal branding. Looking back at the journeys of Vietnamese representatives: Chi Pu (2023): Excellently secured 6th place overall, opening the door to the billion-person entertainment market. Suni Ha Linh (2024): Participated diligently but the results were not as expected. 2025: Vietnam will not have a representative participating.

After a year-long hiatus, Trang Phap's return in 2026 carries high expectations from her home audience. With a solid technical foundation and recognition from the host country's media from the very beginning, Trang Phap holds many advantages to replicate, or even surpass, the achievements of her predecessors.

Will "Vietnamese Royal Physician" truly explode onto the scene and secure a spot in the final lineup? The answer will be revealed soon when the show officially airs.

Trang Pháp takes her show abroad: Confirms participation in the 2026 Wind Riding Race in China. An Nhiên17:13:19 27/03/2026Following her resounding success in her home country, the all-around beauty Trang Phap has officially confirmed her participation in the original Chinese version of the "Riding the Wind" race. This is considered a strategic move, affirming the position of Vietnamese artists on the international entertainment map.