HA NOI (VNS)– Viet Nam's Next Top Model 2012 was announced at the final on Sunday. She is student Mai Thi Giang, 21, of nothern Hai Phong port City.

One commentator said Giang left little impression on the judges and audience in the early stages. However, she learned quickly and went "from zero to hero", she said.

Giang said she had never used lipstick before joining the contest.

"I'm fresh in model industry so I'm very happy at the moment," Giang said. "This success is a foundation for me to learn and try more."

Students Kha My Van, 23, and Cao Thi Thien Trang, 19, were second and third. – VNS