Dayana Mendoza

Dayana Mendoza won the title of Miss Venezuela in 2007 and most recently the title of Miss Universe in 2008. She was born in Caracas, Venezuela and is a model. She speaks Spanish, English and Italian. For winning the title of Miss... [more]

Dayana Mendoza won the title of Miss Venezuela in 2007 and most recently the title of Miss Universe in 2008. She was born in Caracas, Venezuela and is a model. She speaks Spanish, English and Italian.

For winning the title of Miss universe, Mendoza will get to keep her tiara, worth $120,000, she'll receive cash, a year contract promoting Miss Universe, world travel, a rent-free New York City apartment, a gift bag with designer shoes, dresses and beauty products and a $100,000 stipend for a 2-year course at the New York Fil Academy.