Miss Universe 2008 ... Ms. Venezuela!!!

So Ms. Venezuela Dayana Mendoza it is ... the new Miss Universe 2008!

First Runner Up:
Miss Colombia, Taliana Vargas
Second Runner Up:
Miss Dominican Republic, Marianne Cruz Gonzales
Rest of Top Five:
1. Miss Mexico, Elisa Najera;
2. Miss Russia, Vera Krasova.
Rest of Top Ten:
1. Miss Kosovo, Zana Krasniqi;
2. Miss Australia, Laura Dundovic;
3. Miss Spain, Claudia Moro;
4. Miss USA, Crystle Stewart;
5. Miss Italy, Claudia Ferraris.

In case that the current Miss Universe titleholder for some reason cannot fulfill her responsibilities, the second runner-up will assume Ms. Mendoza's responsibilities.

Other awards are:
1. National Costume Award: Miss Thailand, Gavintra Photijak.
2. Miss Congeniality Universe Award: Miss El Salvador, Rebeca Moreno.

Prize of The MISS UNIVERSE 2008 prize package includes: the Miss Universe tiara created by CAO Fine Jewelry (a division of PNJ) designed by Mrs. Dang Thi Kim Lien and Rosalina Lydster valued at more than $30,000 dollars; a 2 year scholarship from the New York Film Academy worth more than $100,000 dollars to its acting or film-making programs; eveningwear gowns from Scala, designed by Sherri Hill; a national and international multi-media advertising campaign and a complete denim wardrobe from YMI Jeanswear; a custom swimsuit wardrobe from BSC Swimwear Thailand; a shoe collection from Nina Footwear; a trophy from Rogaska Crystal; year-long supply of Farouk Systems products, makers of CHI, the original Ceramic Technology tools; membership to Gravity Fitness and pampering at John Barrett Salon; fashion portfolio by leading fashion photographer Fadil Berisha; consultations with nutritionist and creator of The F-Factor Diet™ Tanya Zuckerbrot; dermatology and skincare services by Dr. Cheryl Thellman-Karcher; consultations with personal stylist Billie Causieestko and access to an event wardrobe from leading fashion designers; a New York City apartment for the year of her reign including living expenses and professional representation by the Miss Universe Organization to further her personal and professional goals.

Isn't that lovely!!!