Louis Phạm appears publicly for first time since controversies, quits The Face Vietnam

TikTok influencer Louis Phạm (real name Phạm Như Phương), born in 2003 and formerly a member of Vietnam's gymnastics team, attended a TikTok‑hosted event in a black evening dress with lace. The appearance marked her first public outing after a series of personal‑life controversies that had dominated online discussion.

At the same time, Phạm announced she is withdrawing from the reality‑show competition The Face Vietnam 2026, saying she needs a break to focus on personal matters. She also revealed plans to travel to the United States with her boyfriend in early August, while assuring fans that her online activities will continue as usual. The news prompted mixed reactions on social media, with many commenting on her confidence and appearance and expressing regret over her exit from the show.

Phạm commands a sizable digital audience, with more than 1.3 million followers on TikTok and around 84 000 on Facebook, underscoring her influence in Vietnam’s online culture.