Model and actress Angela Phuong Trinh has been temporarily suspended from performing because she pole danced scantily clad.

Phuong Trinh criticised not wearing enough clothes

The Art Performing Department requested departments of culture, sports and tourism across the country to temporarily cease granting performing licenses to Phuong Trinh, said Nguyen Dang Chuong, director of the department.

“The department’s assessment council has reviewed photos and videos of Phuong Trinh’s performances at bars in Hanoi and Haiphong and came to the conclusion that her costume was unsuited to Vietnamese traditional culture and her behaviour during the performances was distasteful," Chuong said.

The ban decision will last until Phuong Trinh complies with all administrative punishment decisions by relevant agencies.

On August 22, Phuong Trinh wore a skimpy costume while pole dancing at the Next Top Club in Hanoi. Photos and videos of the performance were widely spread and received much criticism.

Hanoi's municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism decided to fine the bar VND3.5 million (USD165.25).

Despite uproar, Phuong Trinh continued to put on a similar show in Haiphong City on August 25.

On August 30, Hanoi's Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism proposed that the Art Performing Department ban Phuong Trinh from any further performances.