Hanoi [Vietnam], July 22: Many viewers were delighted and surprised when Tran Thanh was nominated among the top 100 most handsome faces in the world in 2026, alongside many other stars.
On July 21st, TC Candler, a website with approximately 379,000 followers, announced additional nominations for its 2026 ranking of the 100 most handsome faces in the world. In the newly updated list, Tran Thanh is one of the Vietnamese representatives receiving attention, appearing alongside many international artists and athletes.
TC Candler is a well-known website specializing in beauty pageant polls. Nomination lists are typically published in stages before the organizers select the final list. Over the years, TC Candler's rankings have consistently attracted attention from fans, while also sparking debates about the selection criteria, as the lists include many faces from various fields.
The image of Tran Thanh was posted with an introduction listing his many roles as an actor , presenter, model, and screenwriter . This is the first time Tran Thanh has appeared on the nomination list of this ranking.
Besides Tran Thanh, the list also includes many faces familiar to international audiences such as actor Timothee Chalamet , South Korean star Lee Dong Wook, Spanish footballer Ferran Torres, and Peruvian actor Ismael La Rosa.
Before his TC Candler nomination, Tran Thanh was one of the most popular artists in Vietnam. Starting as a television presenter, he gradually expanded his activities into acting, film production, and directing. In television, Tran Thanh is known for his hosting skills, improvisation, and ability to evoke emotions in the audience through various entertainment programs. In film, he continues to attract attention with his participation in many high-grossing projects. In 2021, the film "Bo Gia" (The Godfather), co-directed and starring Tran Thanh, created a huge impact upon its release, becoming one of the highest-grossing Vietnamese films. Following that, he continued with " Nha Ba Nu" (Mrs. Nu's House) (2023), " Mai" (Mai) (2024) , "Bo Tu Bao Thu" (The Four Contresses) (2025), and "Tho Oi" (Rabbit, Oh!) (2026), films that continued to attract audience interest.
Many Vietnamese artists are included in the list of nominees.
Besides Tran Thanh, TC Candler's list of nominees also includes many other Vietnamese artists such as Son Tung M-TP , Isaac, HIEUTHUHAI , Anh Tu Atus, Hung Huynh, Jack, and Quoc Anh.
Among them, Son Tung M-TP is a name that has appeared many times in TC Candler's nomination lists. The male singer is known for his musical activities and large fan base both domestically and internationally. In this year's voting season, Anh Tu Atus, Hung Huynh, and several other young artists were also included in the nomination list alongside many international names. The appearance of Vietnamese artists shows the increasing level of interest in figures working in the entertainment industry in Vietnam. In the female category, TC Candler has also included many Vietnamese artists in its nomination list such as Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen, Doan Thien An, Thuy Ngan, Ninh Duong Lan Ngoc...
After Tran Thanh's nomination image was shared, the information quickly attracted attention from the online community. Besides congratulations, some viewers also expressed mixed opinions about the male artist appearing in an international beauty poll.
Some fans argue that TC Candler's criteria focus not only on appearance but also on the level of recognition and influence of the individual. One commenter wrote: "Tran Thanh isn't a traditional handsome man, but he has his own unique charm, communication skills, and widespread popularity." Another commented: "TC Candler is an entertainment poll, just watch for fun..."
Source: Thanh Nien Newsaper
