DJ. THANH TRÀ

@djthanhtra

You’ve probably scrolled past her videos without realizing it: that girl with the impossibly smooth complexion dancing between racks of thrifted denim, or casually dropping beats in a sun-dappled backyard garden. DJ. THANH TRÀ—known online as @djthanhtra—didn’t start out spinning tracks. Her viral moment came unexpectedly in early 2023, when photos of her holding a cheeky "tuyển chồng" (husband-seeking) sign at Hà Nội’s Mỹ Đình Stadium during a Vietnam-Indonesia football match exploded across Vietnamese social media. Back then, she was just Thanh Trà, a 24-year-old from Thái Bình province with a knack for turning ordinary moments into internet gold. But instead of fading after the meme cycle, she leaned into her authenticity, building something real.

What makes her TikTok stand out isn’t just the glossy fashion hauls or DJ sets—it’s the *texture* of her everyday life. One day she’s styling oversized blazers with secondhand jeans, explaining how to thrift like a pro in rapid-fire Vietnamese. The next, she’s barefaced in a floral bodysuit, harvesting cherry tomatoes from her tiny balcony garden while her phone buzzes with fan comments like *"Da trắng quá trời!"* ("Your skin is unreal!"). She doesn’t hide the messy bits either: you’ll catch her tripping over cords mid-transition or laughing as her dog photobombs a shoot. It’s this unfiltered warmth that’s grown her to over 106K followers, with fans treating her like that stylish friend who always knows where to find the best street food in Hanoi.

Born in 1999, Thanh Trà’s hustle started long before TikTok fame. She’s a former Á Quân 2 (first runner-up) of the Perfectgruop Brand Ambassador contest, and even dabbled in acting with a role in the Vietnamese comedy *Đại gia chân đất*. But her real flex? Buying her first car at 22—a detail she casually mentions in a video about budgeting as a freelancer. "I saved from every photoshoot, every gig," she shrugs, panning her camera to show off the modest sedan parked outside her apartment. It’s these tangible wins, shared without bragging, that resonate with young Vietnamese women navigating similar grind culture.

Her content quietly challenges beauty norms too. While many creators lean into heavy filters, Thanh Trà highlights her natural fair skin and petite frame *without* airbrushing pores or smoothing texture. In a viral clip, she compares drugstore vs. luxury moisturizers using only her phone’s front camera—no studio lights, no crew. Comments flood in: *"Em học được cách mix đồ từ chị!"* ("I learned styling from you!"). She’s turned practicality into personality, whether demoing how to layer streetwear for Hà Nội’s humid summers or sharing DJ tips using free apps on her phone.

Now 26, Thanh Trà’s hinting at bigger dreams—beauty pageants, maybe even music production—but her core stays the same: no smoke, no mirrors. She’s the girl who’ll hype your outfit in the comments but also remind you to hydrate. In an algorithm-driven world, that balance of aspiration and accessibility? That’s why you keep watching.