Among hundreds of contestants from across the continent at the Global Teen Model 2025 competition held in Japan, Nguyen Vu Ha Linh shone in her own unique way: a young girl with a professional aura, independent thinking, and a solid intellectual foundation. Winning the Runner-up title was not just a victory on stage, but a milestone demonstrating remarkable maturity and seriously honed artistic talent. At the age of 13, Ha Linh is not only conquering the runway but also steadily establishing herself as an outstanding representative of Vietnam’s Gen Z generation—confident, thoughtful, and full of inspiration.
An award accomplished by a 13-year-old-courage
Not merely a teen beauty contest, Global Teen Model 2025 is a gathering of confidence, cultural depth, and the ability to master personal image on a global stage. Ha Linh, with her impressive stage presence, distinctive personal style, and technically skilled performances, established herself as a strong contender right from the early rounds
The Runner-up result for Ha Linh is the culmination of a long process of preparation, training, and shaping a proper artistic mindset. She competed not just to win, but to spread Vietnamese identity to the world through elegance, inner confidence, and outstanding ability to integrate in a multicultural arena. For Ha Linh, this title is not just a destination, but the beginning of a deeper and more professional journey in the future.
A halo reflected from a tempered internal power
It is easy to recognize that Ha Linh possesses a natural talent for performing arts. But the real value lies in how she continuously pushes her limits: from catwalk, dancesport, modern dance to painting and theater. She pursues all of these with genuine passion and a rare level of seriousness.
A distinctive feature of Ha Linh is her ability to combine aesthetic thinking with academic discipline. For many years, she has been a consistently good student, actively participating in extracurricular activities, creative competitions, and artistic events at school. At Vinschool, an educational environment that encourages holistic development, Ha Linh not only hones her abilities but also learns how to develop her personality in a civilized and purposeful way. That is why she always stands out—not because she tries to “rebel”, but because she has her own unique identity.
A heart that shares strengthens the aura
Besides her studies and artistic pursuits, Ha Linh dedicates a lot of passion to charitable activities as an essential part of her life awareness. From donation trips for orphans in Ho Chi Minh City to supporting her family in building charity houses in Ninh Thuan, Ha Linh understands that success is not only about personal achievements but also about creating a positive impact on the community.
The maturity of a young girl is not measured by her height, but by the depth of her heart. And at 13 years old, Ha Linh already knows how to live kindly, spread positive values, and choose to grow by giving. In the eyes of her teachers, she is an excellent student. In the eyes of her friends, she is an inspiration. And in the eyes of society, she is a vibrant embodiment of a hopeful young generation
Striving to the world with sheer power
Ha Linh’s journey does not end with the Runner-up title. It signals a new generation of Vietnamese students growing up in a globalized environment—unafraid of challenges, unafraid to grow, and always prepared early to reach out to the world with their courage, knowledge, and character.
With dreams of studying abroad and building a long-term artistic career, Ha Linh is steadily preparing a comprehensive foundation—from academic knowledge to performance experience and life skills. Supported by her family and school at the right time, she is not a “temporary phenomenon”, but a talent seriously invested in, who knows who she is and what she wants. Perhaps the most admirable thing about Ha Linh is not the spotlight on stage, but the way she chooses to take each step firmly, beautifully, confidently, and responsibly
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