Thien Nguyen, Cleo Bachelor of the Year winner just a ‘regular guy’

THOUGHT you’d have enough? There’s a new batch of Bachelors in town, and one of them just scored a coveted title.

Australia, we introduce your new Bachelor. Thien Nguyen wins the Cleo Bachelor Of The Year award last night. Picture: Julie Kiriacoudis

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

He’s got a cheque, but where’d his shirt go? Picture: Julie Kiriacoudis

Check out those guns: Cleo Bachelor Of The Year winner Thien Nguyen. Picture: Julie Kiriacoudis

“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.

Adrian Archer and Dom Nader, aka the Bondi Hipsters. Picture: Julie Kiriacoudis

There’s only room for one. Personal trainer Michael Sparrow was a finalist in Cleo Bachelor of the Year competition. Picture: Bradley Hunter

Darwin’s Dave Billsborrow also missed out.

A rose won’t save you, Christopher Nayna. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

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.

Northern Beaches chef Dan Churchill was a nominee.

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

Dancing with the Stars judge Kym Johnson. Picture: Julie Kiriacoudis

Originally published as Thien Nguyen, Cleo Bachelor of the Year winner just a ‘regular guy’