Festival PMU Universe Awards 2026 featured representatives from 50 countries and territories, alongside over 80 world-leading experts and brand founders.
Festival PMU Universe Awards 2026 officially concluded after three vibrant days, from March 28th to March 30th, at The ADORA Center, Ho Chi Minh City. The event left a powerful impression on the global beauty community, evolving beyond a technical competition into an international cultural exchange hub. Under the visionary leadership of experts Kevin Le and Khuong Minh, the event carried a profound message of peace and global unity through the language of art and creativity.
A major highlight was the presence of Miss Global Ambassador Nhu Van, who helped spread the spirit of international connection and celebrated intellectual beauty. Additionally, a fashion show themed “Aspiration for Peace” featured promising young talents such as Foucart Jane Ly, Miss Kids Teen Asia 2026 Nguyen Ngoc Tuong Lam, Huynh Nguyen Truc Anh, Tran Ngoc Thien Kim, Vu Phan Linh Anh, Vo Dai Thien Kim, and young model Xuan Tuong, representing the bright future of the beauty industry.
The success of the festival was bolstered by a prestigious lineup of sponsors, led by Main Sponsor Albina Lazareva with the Etalon Mix brand from Russia. Diamond Sponsors included Master Le Van from Le Van Beauty, CEO Yumi Kang representing Abeli, and Dear Mella from Korea, and expert Louise Walsh from the UK with Fusion 8 PlasmaPen technology. Gold Sponsors featured Master Kim Nayeong for Mestyque Korea, Master Nettip Thongsri from QVision Academy Thailand, CEO Huong Cao Vi representing VPLAS Vietnam, and expert Ha Nguyen with Prolas Cold Plasma. The event also received support from Silver Sponsors Thai Hoa (RedOut) and MONA Group, alongside Bronze Sponsors Master of Pigment led by Rauf Tokluoglu, Amiea from Germany, Project Ink with Ether Pigment PMU, Kem Nghia, and MPT. Media partners Lavyon Magazine, Iconic Pro Group, PR Pro, and Truong Son Media were instrumental in broadcasting the event’s reach.
The “The Colors of Heritage” Gala night honored the industry’s most outstanding talents across various categories. In the Live Model segments, Tinh Vu was crowned Champion for Eyebrows, followed by Runners-up Nguyen Thu Trang and Huong Thu Nguyen. The Lip category honored Champion Trinh Luyến with Runners-up Nhu Y Le and Ha Thu, while Thanh Vo claimed the Hairstroke Championship ahead of Kanchana Waikru and Miuthy Nguyen. For the Combination technique, Do Linh took the top spot, with Thao Bui and Nguyen Quy Quy as Runners-up. Furthermore, the I’M MASTER PMU All-Round Awards were presented to Thuy Linh, Lua Suri, Hanh Tay, and Thao Bui, while the Allstars Awards recognized Hoang Anh Tuan and Quach Phuong.
The 3D Latex categories also witnessed fierce competition, where My Linh Huynh secured the Eyebrow Championship, followed by Phan Thi Tuyet Loan and Nguyen Quy Quy. Le Viet Hieu was named the Lip Champion, surpassing Ruby Vu and Kim Thuy, while My Dinh won the Hairstroke Championship with Heo Ut and Kieu Van Tran taking the Runner-up titles. Nhu Quynh earned the top prize for Combination technique, alongside Runners-up Le Thuy Duong, Do Linh, and international talents Lynn Ong Ling Li and Kyaw Wunna. Other notable victors included Fantasy Champion Lien Nguyen (Runners-up Nguyen Minh Hue and Bui Diep), SMP Champion Duong Huong (Runners-up Yuka Hirooka and Non), and All-Round Champion Tran Thi Ngoc Hang, who shared the podium with Kim Thuy and Kim Thanh.
Ultimately, Festival PMU Universe Awards 2026 concluded as a definitive milestone in the 2026 beauty season. The event successfully asserted the prestige of Vietnam’s beauty industry while opening a new chapter for international collaboration and humanitarian values through the art of beauty.
