Model Dinh Lan Phuong will represent Vietnam at the world’s most prestigious model contest, the Elite Model Look 2008, in Sanya, the southernmost city in the Chinese province of Hainan.

Phuong started her career as a model in 2005 and has since taken part in several major fashion shows including Fashion Week, Dep Fashion Show and Vietnam Grandpix Collection.

She has also modeled for famous brands including Escada, La Perla and Kenzo.

The final round of this year’s contest will be held at the Beauty Crown Theater on Sanya island on November 1.

The top 15 winners will be trained to become professional and international models, and each of the top three will receive a two-year modeling contract worth US$325,000.

Cindy Crawford, Stephanie Seymour, Linda Evangelista and Gisele Bundchen made their initial forays into modeling through this contest.

Reported by Phuong Anh