Miss Universe 2008 Results – Winner & Placements

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57th Edition

Miss Universe 2008

Host City

Nha Trang, Vietnam

Crown Convention Center

Dates

Jul 14, 2008

Participation

80 Contestants

Winner

Dayana Sabrina Mendoza Moncada

Venezuela

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Miss Universe 2008 was the 57th Miss Universe pageant, held on 14 July 2008 at the Crown Convention Center in Nha Trang, Vietnam. Eighty contestants competed. Riyo Mori crowned Dayana Mendoza of Venezuela as Miss Universe 2008, marking Venezuela’s fifth title and first since 1996. The pageant was the first Miss Universe broadcast in 1080i high-definition. It introduced the CAO Fine Jewelry Crown, designed by Phu Nhuan Jewelry Company with Rosalina Lydster, while the Phoenix Mikimoto Crown remained for the winner’s reign. The event was hosted by Jerry Springer and Mel B, with a performance by Lady Gaga.

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INTACTA!🤯👑

Segunda finalista del #MissUniverse2008 @MarianneCruzG en la alfom

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@missuopina12d ago

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INTACTA!🤯👑 Segunda finalista del #MissUniverse2008 @MarianneCruzG en la alfombra de Premios Soberano. Pasan los años y Marianne sigue espectacular,

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INTACTA!🤯👑 Segunda finalista del #MissUniverse2008 @MarianneCruzG en la alfombra de Premios Soberano. Pasan los años y Marianne sigue espectacular,

¡Carismática y con mucha personalidad! Una reina en todo el sentido de la palabr

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¡Carismática y con mucha personalidad! Una reina en todo el sentido de la palabra. Modelo de profesión, facilidad para dominar los idiomas. Vestido

Dayana Sabrina Mendoza 👑🇻🇪
Miss Venezuela 2007 y Miss Universe 2008 👑
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Dayana Sabrina Mendoza 👑🇻🇪 Miss Venezuela 2007 y Miss Universe 2008 👑 La Icónica Dayana, Jueves de Tbt #missvenezuela #venezuela🇻🇪 #missuniver

Miss USA 2008, Crystle Stewart (@crystlestewart) Miss Universe 2008, Dayana Mend

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Miss USA 2008, Crystle Stewart (@crystlestewart) Miss Universe 2008, Dayana Mendoza; Miss USA 2009, Kristen Dalton (@kristenjdalton) y Miss Teen USA 2