Miss Vietnam of the Carolinas

Thanks for having us over at Vietnight! Miss and Mister Vietnam of the Carolinas had a blast 🫶🏽🌸✨

Miss Vietnam of the Carolinas got invited to walk in NC State VSA fashion walk at their Vietnight! Thank you We had so much fun! ✨🫶🏽 Go Wolf Packs 🐺

✨👑 Presenting Your Miss Vietnam of the Carolinas QUEEN 2026 – McKenzie Nhat Tran Ho 👑✨

With pride and excitement, we crown McKenzie Nhat Tran Ho as your Miss Vietnam of the Carolinas Queen 2026!

Special recognition to
Hong Duc Jewelry for sponsoring our Queen’s title. Your generous support and commitment to celebrating culture and elegance help make this reign even more radiant. 💎✨

A heartfelt thank you to the Vietnamese Association of Charlotte (.charlotte ) for hosting such a vibrant and meaningful celebration. Your dedication to preserving and uplifting Vietnamese culture continues to unite and empower our community. 🧧

Fun Facts about McKenzie:

1. Mackenzie grew up doing traditional Vietnamese dances, and am classically trained in ballet, jazz funk and contemporary, but her favorite is dancing with nón lá and fans.

2.After serving as the Vice President in NC State VSA, she joined the Board of Directors at the Vietnamese American Association of Raleigh at the youth ambassador, where she is the liaison between VAAR and the VSAs in the area (Duke, UNC, and NCSU) and am in charge of VAAR Teens, a youth group that aims to volunteer with the local community and serve the younger generation of Vietnamese Americans looking to get involved.

3. Mackenzie created a clothing line combining traditional asian features to design accessible clothing for people with ALS and other difficulties with mobility.

4. She been working at an Starbucks barista for over 4 years. As an avid coffee and tea drinker, her favorite coffee drink is a Cafe muối

5.In her free time, she enjoy shopping and hosting get togethers with friends

✨👑 2026 1st Princess – Kristine Huynh 👑✨

A huge congratulations to Kristine Huynh on being crowned 2026 1st Princess!

Special thanks to the .charlotte
Vietnamese Association of Charlotte for hosting a beautiful and vibrant Tet Festival. Your commitment to celebrating Vietnamese culture and uniting the community makes events like this so meaningful and memorable. 🧧❤️

We would also like to proudly recognize US King Nail Supply for sponsoring the 1st Princess title. Your generous support and dedication to the community are truly appreciated.

Fun Facts about Kristine:

1. Cooking is her love language—she’s known for occasionally hosting cozy dinner parties and running a home café for her friends.

2. She can’t ride a bike (yet!) but learning this year is officially on her bucket list.

3. She’s surprisingly lucky at winning giveaways - having won four instagram giveaways, including two tickets to see Eric Nam sing.

4. She is happiest when hanging out with her two dogs, Lulu and Milo, and creating art.

5. She joined a running competition once on a whim that consisted of running 5 miles and eating a dozen donuts.

✨👑 2026 2nd Princess – Christina Nguyen 👑✨

A heartfelt congratulations to Christina Nguyen on being crowned 2026 2nd Princess!

Special appreciation to the Vietnamese Association of Charlotte (.charlotte ) for hosting an incredible Tet Festival and for continuing to create a space where culture, tradition, and community flourish together. 🧧❤️

We would also like to sincerely recognize .banhmi 220C Banh Mi, Sweets & Vibes for sponsoring the 2nd Princess title. Thank you for your generous support and for uplifting our community through both your business and your involvement.

Fun Facts about Christina:

1. Christina is currently working at a pediatric clinic as a behavioral technician.

2. She has been on the executive board of the UNC Charlotte Vietnamese Student Association for the past two years.

3. She an animal lover and has rescued a cat and a rabbit.

4. She really enjoy making memories and connecting with new people.

5. She love trying new foods.

✨👑 2026 Miss Congeniality – LAUREN BACH 👑✨

A heartfelt congratulations to Lauren Bach on being crowned 2026 Miss Congeniality!

Special appreciation to the .charlotte
Vietnamese Association of Charlotte for hosting such a vibrant and meaningful Tet Festival. Your dedication to celebrating and uplifting Vietnamese culture brings our community together in the most beautiful way. 🧧✨

We would also like to give sincere recognition to
Banh Mi Brothers for sponsoring the Miss Congeniality title. Your generous support helps make moments like this possible, and we are truly grateful for your commitment to the community. 🥖❤️

2026 Miss People’s Choice
GINA NGUYEN

Congratulations! 👑

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A huge thank you to for their generous donation of $500 to MVC! Your support makes a meaningful difference and we truly appreciate your kindness to giving back to tbe community.
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Thank you so much to for partnering with Miss Vietnam of the Carolinas! The girls hair looked absolutely amazing on stage. We appreciate you for being able to do so last minute! We’re so glad to have you!

A huge thank you to for their generous donation of $400 to MVC! Your support makes a meaningful difference and we truly appreciate your kindness to giving back to tbe community.

Visit ShareTea at their 2 locations, one in University and one in Steele Creek!