On the afternoon of April 16, 2026, the Preliminary Round of the "DTU 2026 MC Talent Search" competition took place in an exceptionally vibrant and exciting atmosphere. This is a professional playground organized by the University of Languages and Social Sciences (LHSS) to discover and nurture confident hosting talents for upcoming major events.

Following the launch, the competition received significant attention from students, with an impressive number of registrations. From this pool, the Organizing Committee selected outstanding candidates to enter the Preliminary Round—where contestants had the opportunity to directly demonstrate their hosting abilities, stage presence, and individual charisma. This round served as a "refining" process to identify potential talents to advance to subsequent rounds.

From the very first minutes, the atmosphere in the hall became electrified with the appearance of contestants dressed in polished attire and exuding confident poise. Each contestant had a limited time to present their performance, featuring diverse content such as event hosting, talkshow moderation, gameshow hosting, or creative self-introductions. The serious investment in scripts, vocal delivery, and expression resulted in colorful and captivating performances.

A distinctive feature of this year's Preliminary Round was the diversity in performance styles. Some contestants opted for a gentle, emotive hosting style; others made their mark with humor and flexibility; while several impressed with a professional, confident demeanor reminiscent of seasoned MCs. This demonstrates the increasingly high quality of contestants, reflecting their serious preparation and deep passion for the field of hosting.

Serving as the evaluators for the Preliminary Round were seasoned experts in MC training and educational management:

• MC. Dr. Truong Thi Nhu Hang – Head of the General Administration Office, University of Languages and Social Sciences.
• MC. Thanh Tinh – Training Manager and Lecturer at Dragon Tiên Sa Academy.
• MC. Chuc Anh – Co-founder and Director of ABC Entertainment Arts Skills Training Academy.

The presence of this professional judging panel not only ensured fairness but also provided contestants with valuable practical lessons.

More than just a competition, "DTU 2026 MC Talent Search" is a meaningful academic and skills-oriented playground, contributing to helping students develop confidence, communication abilities, situational thinking, and crowd management skills. It is also an opportunity for young people to test themselves, discover their potential, and move closer to becoming professional MCs in the future.

Following the preliminary round, the Judging Panel conducted thorough deliberations to select the most outstanding candidates to advance to the next round. Those selected not only possessed strong skills but also demonstrated clear potential for growth and distinct personal branding.

Advancing Contestants (by Candidate Number):

• SBD 04 - Nguyen Hoang Gia Huy - Major: Multimedia Communications
• SBD 07 - Thai Tran Anh Tuan - Major: Public Relations
• SBD 15 - Nguyen Tran Phuc Nguyen - Major: Tourism & Hotel Management
• SBD 23 - Dao Le Thanh Thao - Major: Business Law
• SBD 27 - Phan Hong Anh - Major: Multimedia Communications
• SBD 37 - Pham Quoc Nhat - Major: Human Resource Management
• SBD 38 - Pham Minh Huy - Major: Multimedia Communications
• SBD 48 - Ngo Hong Ngoc - Major: Public Relations
• SBD 50 - Luong Le Ngoc Suong - Major: Public Relations
• SBD 51 - Nguyen Thi Diem Ly - Major: Pharmacy
• SBD 54 - Pham Nha Vy - Major: Event & Travel Management
• SBD 59 - Nguyen Hoang Thai - Major: Travel & Hospitality Services Management

The advancing contestants will officially enter a series of accompanying activities to prepare for the explosive Final Round (scheduled for the afternoon of May 8, 2026):

• April 20, 2026 (Afternoon): Filming at Hang Đôi Production
• April 22, 2026 (Morning): Personal Makeup Training with sponsor Vyna Artist & Academy
• April 23, 2026 (Morning): Training with sponsor Dragon Tiên Sa Media
• April 24, 2026 (Afternoon): Training with partner ABC Entertainment
• April 29, 2026 (Morning): Training with partner BiFlash Academy

The Preliminary Round concluded with memorable emotions and impressions, promising an exciting and dramatic journey ahead. Let us continue to follow and support the contestants on their quest to conquer the prestigious Golden Microphone of Duy Tan University!