Thanh Thanh Huyền in Bathing Suit is "Cute"

Vietnamese beauty queen Thanh Thanh Huyền is used to posing with pageant sashes, even when she’s in a swimsuit. Huyền posted a picture of herself wearing a gold bathing suit with a red sash (but no tiara, unfortunately!). “Cute,” the picture was captioned. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Huyền stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. Passionate About Skincare

One of Huyền’s non-negotiable beauty tips is to thoroughly remove makeup every day and maintain the health of her skin. “Regardless of how much makeup you wear during the day, it’s important that you remove it before you go to bed,” says UPMC Health Beat. “Some cosmetics and sunscreens can clog your pores, contribute to acne breakouts, and make your skin look dull. Leaving mascara on overnight has been shown to trigger puffy eyes. Worse, leftover eye makeup can lead to eye infections. These are all good reasons to reach for the makeup remover.”

2. Seafood Lover

Huyền loves seafood—especially crab. “Typically, all shellfish is low in calories and a good source of protein and healthy fats, as well as a good array of nutrients, including as zinc, B12, iron and selenium,” says registered nutritionist Nicola Shubrook. “They are also more nutritious if they are steamed or baked rather than breaded or fried. Most shellfish are high in vitamin B12, an important nutrient required for healthy bone formation. Low levels of vitamin B12, also known as pernicious anemia, can increase your risk of osteoporosis as you age.”

3. Fresh Strawberries

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Huyền enjoys fresh strawberries as a healthy, nutritious snack. “Strawberries are rich in colorful pigments which have a protective effect – these anthocyanidins are thought to have a number of potential health benefits, including prevention of inflammatory conditions and heart disease,’ says registered nutritionist Jo Lewin. “Observational studies appear to link regular berry consumption with fewer heart-related deaths.”

4. Cucumber Salad

Huyền loves fresh salads, especially made with cucumber. “Cucumbers are a great source of dietary fiber, vitamin C and K, magnesium, manganese, and potassium,” says registered dietitian Nicole Swingle. “They are also a great food source of water and can help one stay hydrated, especially in the summer months.”

5. She Cherishes Her Independence

Huyền is proud to be self-sufficient and make her own money. “I am used to being economically independent because I worked and earned money from a very young age,” she says. “When I was a few years old, I went to dance and sing in children's programs, and was paid a salary. When I was 11 years old, I worked as an MC for a radio station, my income gradually increased. For a long time, I got used to making money, mastering my life.”

Lệ Quyên is getting wild in her swimsuit. The singer shows off her incredible body in a leopard bathing suit in one of her latest social media posts, posing from a luxurious suite overlooking the ocean. “Hello summer,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Lệ Quyên stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She Pushes Herself

One of the secrets to Lệ Quyên’s fitness success is that she pushes herself. “Come on... Want to be beautiful, must not be lazy. Nothing is easy but you need to love yourself to do it,” she captioned a recent post.

2. She Does Strength Training

Lệ Quyên spends a lot of time exercising. While she enjoys going to the gym and using equipment, she also knows how to get in a full-body workout with just her bodyweight. In a recent exercise video, she shows off some of her moves, including jump squats, jump rope, leg lifts, and reverse sit-ups.

3. She Takes Baths

Lệ Quyên loves relaxing with the help of a hot bath. “Slow down…” she captioned a photo of herself soaking. How can baths do your body and mind good? They have been linked to better sleep and even found helpful to minimize anxiety and depression. One recent study even found that they may even boast cardiovascular benefits.

4. She Planks

Lệ Quyên is serious about planking, a great exercise for building core strength. “4 minutes and 2 seconds,” she captioned a clip of herself demonstrating the move. Stable and accurate posture, when using abs and hips will be easier because the endurance is maintained✌️ Health determines happiness.”

5. She Jogs

Lệ Quyênalso stays in shape with the help of running. According to the Mayo Clinic, running is great for cardiovascular health, muscle building, and weight loss. “For every mile run, the average person will burn approximately 100 calories,” they say.

Vietnamese star Minh Hằng is reminding her many fans to enjoy life. Hằng, 35, shared some beautiful pictures of herself wearing an orange swimsuit and white sarong, laughing happily as she posed on a lounger. “Let your day start with a smile,” she captioned the post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Hằng stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. Coffee Lover

Hằng is a big fan of coffee, which experts say has numerous health benefits when consumed in the right amount. "Drinking one to two cups of coffee a day may help ward off heart failure, when a weakened heart has difficulty pumping enough blood to the body," say nutrition experts from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. "For women, drinking at least one cup of coffee a day is associated with lowered stroke risk, which is the fourth leading cause of death in women."

2. Self-Confidence Through Work

Hằng says her career as an actress and singer taught her self-confidence. "When I was a kid, when I didn't have a career and couldn't find my position, I was a very shy person,” she says. “Once I found it, my thoughts created what I wanted. My career path is like magic pulling me in. Just there, I feel safe."

3. Outdoors Time

Hằng spends as much time outdoors as possible, especially after the pandemic lockdowns. "Everywhere I go, I imagine the virus, so the Heo family goes to the garden to hunt, gather, and dry in the sun to kill bacteria," she says.

4. Independent Woman

Hằng treasures her independence, saying she has no intention of giving up work just because she’s married. “How can I ‘give up’ when I still have to work to get better results,’ she says. “And even with my husband, I can't give up the game. In the 21st century, women also need to have careers and independence.” “Working has been shown to help stabilize people struggling with mental health conditions,” says Karen L. Jacob, PhD.

5. Down Time and Self-Care

Hằng protects her mental health with down time and self-care. "I have time to spend with my family, for myself,” she says. “That time, I also go to the kitchen, cook, I like to bake, decorate the house… All barriers affect the psychology of fear, the mentality of being afraid to overcome, the mentality of losing a career.”

1. Beach Lover

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Thuy loves the beach, calling it her happy place. “High levels of minerals such as magnesium, iodine and potassium are found in sea water, all of which help fight off infection, assist the body in healing and detoxifying and provide therapeutic effects,” says UPMC Health. “The health benefits of ocean air also detoxify the body by filling your lungs with negatively charged ions that boost your immune system. Swimming in sea water also unclogs pores in the skin and allows for the expulsion of toxins from the body. Another benefit of sea water includes enhanced circulation. Sea water restores essential minerals that have been depleted by poor diet, stress and environmental toxins.”

2. Pizza and Salad

A typical meal for Thuy is pizza with a big side salad. “Pile the vegetable toppings high, or serve along with a salad, and your pizza meal is incredibly balanced,” says nutritionist Dana Angelo White, MS, RD, ATC. “Lean meats like chicken and ground turkey are welcomed additions. Toppings can also be placed atop a cooked pizza – that is the best time to pile on fresh herbs, a drizzle of hot honey or some lightly dressed greens.”

3. Representing Asian Actors

Thuy is proud to act as a role model for Asian people on screen. “Part of the reason I chose acting as my craft was because there was such a huge lack of diversity on TV and cinema in my hometown of Montreal, Quebec,” she says. “To this day, the industry there still lags behind in terms of representation, and that’s something I have always wanted to defy. Hopefully, I can do my part so young people of color in Quebec can grow up feeling like they matter – that they’re seen and have a right to exist with all their colors, quirks, and weirdness. It also just makes me mad that Asian Americans are largely ignored in popular media. This has got to change! Acting has given me my voice, so I am deeply grateful that I can live in a way that satisfies both my social activist and artistic sides.”

4. LGBTQ Role Model

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Thuy says she is honored to give marginalized communities exposure. “I’m moved by the support and love from Black Lightning fans in the LGBTQ community,” she says. “They are my favorite people in the world, and I want to give them so much love! I’m super proud and honored to play Grace Choi and to do my part to give them voice and visibility, especially young LGBTQ women of color. I understand how identifying as bisexual is still confusing for society, and that some people don’t think it’s a legit thing. But it is! I remember years ago reading an article arguing that we all fall somewhere on the sexual orientation spectrum. It’s important to me that I am neither straight nor a lesbian; I am bisexual, and that is its own thing. I’ve loved hearing from fans how much it’s meant to them to hear that proudly and unequivocally spoken.”

5. Fresh Fruit

Thuy loves snacking on fresh fruit, including pineapple, papaya, and watermelon. “Pineapple is the only food known to contain bromelain, an enzyme that helps your skin and tissues heal,” says Julia Zumpano, RD, LD. “Bromelain appears to produce substances that combat in pain and swelling. If you have achy joints from osteoarthritis, try adding pineapple into your diet, but don’t stop taking your medications or change your dose without talking to your doctor.”