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, Khánh Hoà,

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. 20 contestants competed for the crown. The first winner of the pageant was Nguyễn Thùy Lâm, the host delegate for the

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pageant held July 14, 2008, also in Nha Trang. She made the Top 15.
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. The two runners-up represent Vietnam at

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Results

Placements

;Color keys

Special Awards

Contestants

20 contestants in the final.

References

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