Dayana Mendoza

Dayana Mendoza

Dayana Sabrina Mendoza Moncada but better known as Dayana Mendoza, was born on June 1, 1986 in Caracas, Venezuela.  Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)

Dayana started her modeling career when she was 13 years old, and at the age of 20 she was already a top model. Before becoming popular, this woman who claimed to be interested in surfing, design, photography, and the world of advertising had been kidnapped, leaving her traumatized.

On September 13, 2007 Dayana Mendoza competed against 27 candidates to win Miss Venezuela 2007. Dayana Mendoza was crowned Miss Universe 2008 by outgoing titleholder Riyo Mori from Japan in the Crown Convention Center, Nhatrang, Vietnam on July 14, 2008.