HCM CITY — Jonavi Raisa Quiray of the Philippines won the ASEAN Duyen Dang Truyen Hinh (Charming Television Hostess) contest on Monday night in HCM City.
The second place was taken by Miss Bali 2009, Data Sili Pertiwi of Indonesia while Vietnamese cai luong (reformed opera) actress Que Tran came in third.
Sixteen women including editors, MCs, reporters and performers working for TV stations in Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia, Brunei, Laos, Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore and host country Viet Nam competed in the contest that opened on March 17.
The competitors had to perform in traditional ao dai (Vietnamese long dress) and Western-style evening gowns at the second and last show.
They also took part in a talent competition during the contest
The event, organised by HCM Television and the Cat Tien Sa Company, aimed to help female media professionals in Southeast Asia meet and exchange experiences and promote understanding among ASEAN countries. — VNS