Miss Venezuela Dayana Mendoza is Miss Universe 2008

Dayana Mendoza, Miss Venezuela 2008, reacts as she is crowned Miss Universe 2008 next to Miss Columbia Taliana Targas, 20, who is first runner-up at the final of the 57th Miss Universe contest on July 14, 2008.

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Dayana Mendoza reacts after winnig the crown

Dayana Mendoza in a Bikini

Dayana Mendoza crying after winning the crown

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Marianne Cruz, 23, Miss Dominican Republic 2008, waves as she is chosen among top-five at the final of the 57th Miss Universe contest on July 14, 2008.