Global Fashion Week All Stars 2026, an international fashion event, will officially take place from July 30 to August 2, 2026, at the Vietnam Exposition Centre (VEC) in Hanoi. As part of the event, the organizing committee has officially announced three Global Ambassadors, all of whom are prominent representatives from Mister Friendship Vietnam: Vuong Gia Thuan, Mario Thanh Tam, and Nguyen Hong Ha. Each ambassador brings a unique background in pageantry and community engagement, promising to foster meaningful and lasting international connections throughout the program
GFW All Stars 2026 and the broadened international connectivity
Taking place from July 30 to August 2, 2026, at the Vietnam Exposition Centre (VEC), GFW All Stars 2026 is one of the key highlights within the framework of Vietnam Event & Exhibition Week 2026. The program aims to connect brands, designers, artists, and creative communities from various countries through a series of fashion showcases, cultural exchanges, and artistic performances. This year, the event is expected to bring together more than 30 international brands and showcasing organizations, alongside the participation of numerous beauty queens, male pageant titleholders, and guests from the fashion and entertainment industries. With its expanding scale and long-term development vision, GFW All Stars 2026 is gradually establishing itself as a destination for creative activities and international networking in Vietnam.
In recent years, Vietnam’s male pageant community has undergone noticeable changes in the way its representatives build their public image and develop their careers. Young titleholders are increasingly extending their presence into fashion, the arts, and community initiatives rather than limiting themselves to pageant-related activities. The decision by Global Fashion Week All Stars 2026 to appoint three Vietnamese representatives as Global Ambassadors reflects the growing recognition of the country’s young talent pool. It also provides an opportunity for individuals from the beauty and pageantry sector to engage more deeply in international exchange activities. What unites the three ambassadors is their spirit of connection and their ability to adapt to diverse professional environments. While each pursues a different path, they all share the goal of building a positive and meaningful presence within the community.
Mister Friendship Trung Nguyen and the immaculate courage on international runways
Trung Nguyen is widely recognized through his titles as Mister Friendship Vietnam and Mister Friendship International Runner-Up, as well as for his outstanding ability to command the runway. He is a familiar face who has left a strong impression at numerous international fashion weeks, from South Korea and Taiwan to Bangkok Kids International Fashion Week 2026 in Thailand.
Trung Nguyen has established himself as a talented and professional male model who remains deeply committed to his passion for the fashion industry. With a keen artistic sensibility and a refined stage presence, he consistently succeeds in conveying the vision of designers and bringing each collection to life. His extensive experience in highly competitive international environments has helped him develop strong physical endurance, mental resilience, and exceptional focus. In his role as a Global Ambassador at GFW All Stars 2026, Mister Trung Nguyen is expected to continue demonstrating his confidence, professionalism, and positive energy while making a lasting impression on fashion audiences both in Vietnam and abroad.
Mario Thanh Tam with a youthful exuberance
Mario Thanh Tam is a figure who has attracted considerable attention after winning the title of Mister Friendship Vietnam 2025 and achieving the position of 2nd Runner-Up at Hot Icon 2025. He has gained recognition for his modern image and his eagerness to learn and develop across various fields of art and entertainment.
His dynamic personality allows Thanh Tam to adapt easily to different professional environments. Rather than confining himself to a single image, he continuously seeks to reinvent and challenge himself through new projects. This approach has contributed to the youthful and approachable identity that characterizes his journey.
Joining Global Fashion Week All Stars 2026 is regarded as a new milestone in Thanh Tam’s efforts to expand his activities on the international stage. It also provides an opportunity for him to further introduce the image of Vietnam’s younger generation to friends and audiences around the world.
Nguyen Hong Ha’s profound international experience
Nguyen Hong Ha represented Vietnam at Mister Friendship International 2024 and achieved the title of 2nd Runner-Up. This impressive accomplishment quickly established him as one of the most closely followed figures within the male pageant community. His experience on the international stage opened up new opportunities for him to showcase his individuality and demonstrate the versatility and confidence of a young multi-talented representative.
Throughout his career, Hong Ha has maintained a polished public image and a consistent professional approach. His international pageant experience has given him valuable opportunities to engage with diverse cultures and work within more professional environments. As a Global Ambassador for GFW All Stars 2026, Hong Ha is expected to continue contributing to promotional activities and fostering connections among young representatives across the region.
The participation of Trung Nguyen, Mario Thanh Tam, and Nguyen Hong Ha in GFW All Stars 2026 reflects the increasingly visible presence of Vietnamese representatives in international exchange activities. Each of them brings a unique background, experience, and perspective, contributing to a youthful, professional, and open-minded image of a new generation of representatives within Vietnam’s beauty and fashion industries.
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