Nha Trang, VIETNAM 14 July 2008- Miss Venezuela Dayana Mendoza was crowned Miss Universe 2008 at the Crown Convention Center in Nha Trang, Vietnam, Monday.

The 22-year-old Miss Venezuela edged a fellow Latina, Miss Colombia Taliana Vargas, who won 1st runner-up.

The second, third and fourth runners-up were Miss Dominican Republic, Miss Russia and Miss Mexico, respectively.

“Actually, God made men and women different.

But the big difference between women and men–it doesn’t matter what kind of life they live–is that men think that the faster way to go to a point is to go straight. Women, no.

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Vietnam Miss Universe Pageant 2008 is a golden opportunity to advertise Vietnam’s people and tourism to the world.

The final contest will take place at the Diamond Bay Resort, Khanh Hoa province, Nha Trang city, with a nine-minute clip about Vietnam that will be televised live and on NBC channel for 2 hours beginning at 9 AM on 14th July 2008.

It will be watched by over 13 million viewers in the United States and by more than 1 billion viewers over 170 countries and territories, including Vietnam with its population of over 80 millions people.

Throughout this event, Vietnam will definitely send messages and images of Vietnam and its people to the world.

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Ms Putri Raemawasti - Miss Universe Indonesia
AGE: 21 | HEIGHT: 5′7″ | HAIR COLOR: BROWN | EYE COLOR: BROWN | Size: 170cm

Biography
Career ambition: To be an entrepreneur, open a restaurant serving Indonesian traditional cuisines,open a dancing institute and fashion gallery for the Indonesian youth. In doing so, I could participate actively in the preservation and development of my national culture.But my special ambition is working for the poor, for the less fortunate and abandoned children.

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