Hanoi [Vietnam], August 15: Rapper Phao has been nominated by TC Candler for 'The 100 most beautiful faces 2026', alongside many international artists.
With approximately 378,000 followers on TC Candler, rapper Phao has been nominated for The 100 Most Beautiful Faces 2026 list for women. The Vietnamese rapper appears alongside many internationally renowned figures such as Gal Gadot, Ha Young, Sina Riemann, and Leslie Pavon.
According to information released by TC Candler on August 13th, Phao is one of the newest faces to be included in this year's nomination list. In the promotional image, she is introduced in her roles as a rapper, music producer, and model. Her nomination makes Phao one of the Vietnamese artists to watch on this year's list. Along with the announcement, TC Candler also nominated Ha Young, Gal Gadot, Sina Riemann, Leslie Pavon, and Sprite. Gal Gadot is a familiar face in Hollywood , while Ha Young is gaining attention in South Korea for her leading role in " Our Sticky Love ."
Phao is not the only Vietnamese face on this year's nomination list. Before her, TC Candler had already named Le Thị Khanh Huyền, Nguyễn Cao Kỳ Duyen , Đoan Thien Ân, Le Huỳnh Thúy Ngân, and Ninh Dương Lan Ngọc in the category of The 100 Most Beautiful Faces 2026. In the male category, Vietnam has Sơn Tùng M-TP, Hùng Huỳnh, Ngo Kiến Huy, and Trấn Thanh among the nominees.
The journey from King of Rap to the international stage.
Phao, whose real name is Nguyễn Diệu Huyền, was born in 2003 and began to gain widespread recognition after participating in King of Rap in 2020. During the show, she attracted attention for her rapping skills, songwriting abilities, and distinctive performance style.
Before appearing on television, Phao was active in the underground community and gained attention with her rap and hip-hop-infused works. Emerging from King of Rap , the female rapper continued to develop her own musical path, expanding her image from an underground artist to the mainstream market.
One of the notable milestones in Phao's career is the song " 2 Minutes More" . The remixed version of the song went viral on international social media platforms, helping the female rapper gain wider recognition outside of Vietnam. The song also contributed to making Phao one of the young Vietnamese artists whose products have garnered international attention.
After that, Phao continued to release many products and participate in various music projects. She pursued the image of a versatile artist, rapping, songwriting, producing music, and appearing as a model. Phao's style is built on individuality and modernity, while also emphasizing visual elements in her products.
In 2024, she surprised everyone with her buzz cut when she participated in the show "Sao Nhập Ngũ" (Celebrities Join the Army ) . However, it wasn't until the show "Em Xinh Say Hi" (You're Beautiful, Say Hi ) and then her leading role in director Tran Thanh's film "Tho Oi" (2026) that Phao became widely known.
In May 2026, Phao attracted attention when she unexpectedly registered for Miss Grand Vietnam 2026. This was a rare occasion for the female rapper to try her hand at a beauty pageant, showing that her image was not limited to music. After the preliminary round, she unexpectedly announced her withdrawal due to a failure to reach an agreement with the organizers on some conditions during the working process.
Source: Thanh Nein Newspaper
