Australia, we introduce your new Bachelor. Thien Nguyen wins the Cleo Bachelor Of The Year award last night. Picture: Julie Kiriacoudis Source: News Corp Australia
He is a regular guy who hangs out in Cabramatta, eats Vietnamese soup and lifts the occasional weight.
But now Sydney personal trainer Thien Nguyen can expect a little more luck with the ladies after being crowned Cleo Magazine’s Bachelor of the Year.
Clearly, he’s not shy. Picture: Julie Kiriacoudis Source: News Corp Australia
He’s got a cheque, but where’d his shirt go? Picture: Julie Kiriacoudis Source: News Corp Australia
Check out those guns: Cleo Bachelor Of The Year winner Thien Nguyen. Picture: Julie Kiriacoudis Source: News Corp Australia
“I’m just getting everyone to poke me,” the 28-year-old aspiring actor told AAP after his win on Wednesday night.
“I feel like I’m in dreamland.” Mr Nguyen, who runs a mobile personal training business, beat 29 other bachelors to claim the title, which was decided by around 300,000 readers.
Central Coast Mariners defender Zac Anderson was a nominee. Source: Supplied
Adrian Archer and Dom Nader, aka the Bondi Hipsters. Picture: Julie Kiriacoudis Source: News Corp Australia
There’s only room for one. Personal trainer Michael Sparrow was a finalist in Cleo Bachelor of the Year competition. Picture: Bradley Hunter Source: News Corp Australia
Darwin’s Dave Billsborrow also missed out. Source: Supplied
A rose won’t save you, Christopher Nayna. Picture: Jake Nowakowski Source: News Corp Australia
While he admits he always thought it would be “cool” to be a Cleo bachelor, being thrust into the spotlight means he will have to overcome his shyness and get used to the attention.
“I’m just a regular guy that goes to Cabramatta, eats pho, Vietnamese egg noodle soup,” he says.
“I’m really just a simple guy that likes to have his food and likes to lift a few weights here and there and just likes to help people as much as I can.”
We’re sure Tommy McKeown won’t have trouble finding his lady love. Source: Supplied
Northern Beaches chef Dan Churchill was a nominee. Source: News Corp Australia
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Vietnam-born Mr Nguyen, who now lives in Darlinghurst in Sydney, says after a year of singledom he may even score a date or two.
“I feel like girls will definitely give me a little bit more attention, I’ve been a bachelor for too long.”
And CLEO bachelor of the year goes to... Thien Nguyen! 😍congrats! #cleoaustralia http://t.co/kJGCuaemLO
— Cleo Magazine (@cleomag) October 29, 2014 First runner up! Lucas! http://t.co/6Tgi3h0z75
— Cleo Magazine (@cleomag) October 29, 2014 Aaand the second runner up for CLEO Bachelor of the year goes to... @churchill_dan #hottie http://t.co/aXrJay4sXL
— Cleo Magazine (@cleomag) October 29, 2014 Ultimately he says he wants to use his position to be a role model for youths that have lost their way.
Thien beat Triple J Hottest 100 winner Vance Joy, Sydney Swans player Tom Derickx and Home and Away star Nic Westaway.
Thien takes the title from last year’s winner, lifeguard and Bondi Rescue star Trent Maxwell.
Previous winners include Masterchef’s Hayden Quinn, Olympic swimmer and Dancing with the Stars contestant Eamon Sullivan and House Husbands actor Firass Dirani.
The Bachelor’s Chantal Hryniewski and Zoe O'Brien. Picture: Julie Kiriacoudis Source: News Corp Australia
Dancing with the Stars judge Kym Johnson. Picture: Julie Kiriacoudis Source: News Corp Australia
