Transgender contestant enters Vietnam Idol's top 16
Updated : Mon, September 10, 2012,9:48 AM (GMT+0700)
http://www.tuoitrenews.vn/cmlink/tuoitrenews/lifestyle/transgender-contestant-enters-vietnam-idol-s-top-16-1.85610Many viewers of the ongoing singing contest Vietnam Idol have been surprised to know that Huong Giang, one of the 16 contestants chosen to be a finalist, is a transsexual.
In the latest episode announcing the finalists, broadcast on Thursday night, the jury spoke highly of the 25-year-old girl from Hanoi, due to her effort during the competition.
"The thing that surprises me is not your voice, it's your effort. Your singing is not absolutely excellent, but your effort makes us want to see how you can improve," judge My Tam commented.
After that, the second judge, film director Nguyen Quang Dung went straight to the point by questioning if Giang had auditioned for Vietnam Idol before. After a few tentative seconds, the contestant admitted that she previously took part in the competition under a male name, Nguyen Ngoc Hieu.
