Miss Venezuela, Dayana Mendoza, was crowned Miss Universe 2008 on Monday. An elated Mendoza received the crown from her predecessor, Riyo Mori of JapanThe 22-year-old was once kidnapped in her homeland and says the experience taught her to remain poised under pressure.
Miss Venezuela looks stunned upon hearing the news of her victory, while first runner-up Miss Colombia, looks gracious in defeat.
Eighty contestants gathered in the seaside city of Nha Trang in Vietnam, vying to be crowned the winner.
Spare a thought for Crystle Stewart, the second Miss USA in a row to fall down during the pageant. She tripped on the train of her bejewelled evening gown as she made her entrance
The final five contestants included four from Latin America: Miss Mexico, Miss Dominican Republic, Miss Colombia and Miss Venezuela. Rounding out the final five was Miss Russia.
Talk show star Jerry Springer and Spice Girl Melanie Brown (far right) hosted the event, which was broadcast live to hundreds of millions of viewers in 170 countries.
Miss Colombia, Taliana Vargas, twirls her evening gown.
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