HCM CITY (VNS)— Eight contestants were chosen from more than 500 others in the preliminary round to compete in the final round of the HCM City Television (HTV)'s annual contest Nguoi Dan Chuong Trinh (The Host), which will begin tonight.

The finalists will be judged by their appearance, presentation and emcee skills during the five shows of the round.

They will host short TV reportages, arts-performing shows, news programmes, game shows, conferences and debates with the judges. They will be sent for a short-term training course in the Philippines.

The final two people will be chosen for the finale at the Nguyen Du Gymnasium on October 18. — VNS