22-year-old Dayana Mendoza, Miss Venezuela 2008, wins the title of Miss Universe 2008 at the conclusion of the 57th annual Miss Universe competition.

The 80 contestants that competed in the 57th Annual Miss Universe competition that took place in Nha Trang, Vietnam at the Crown Convention Center.

Miss Venezuela was crowned Miss Universe 2008 on Monday in a contest marked by the spectacle of Miss USA falling down during the evening gown competition for the second year in a row.

The new Miss Universe, Dayana Mendoza, was once kidnapped in her homeland and says the experience taught her to remain poised under pressure.

Tension got under the skin of Miss USA, Crystle Stewart of Texas, who tripped on the train of her bejeweled evening gown as she made her entrance.

Dayana Mendoza, Miss Venezuela 2008 is a Top 10 semi-finalist vying for the title of Miss Universe 2008. She poses in her evening gown for the judges during the 57th annual Miss Universe competition.

Vera Krasova, Miss Russia 2008 is a Top 10 semi-finalist vying for the title of Miss Universe 2008. She poses in her evening gown for the judges during the 57th annual Miss Universe competition.

 Elisa Najera, Miss Mexico 2008 is a Top 10 semi-finalist vying for the title of Miss Universe 2008. She poses in her evening gown for the judges during the 57th annual Miss Universe competition.

Zana Krasniqi, Miss Kosovo 2008 is a Top 10 semi-finalist vying for the title of Miss Universe 2008. She poses in her evening gown for the judges during the 57th annual Miss Universe competition.

Claudia Ferraris, Miss Italy 2008 is a Top 10 semi-finalist vying for the title of Miss Universe 2008. She poses in her evening gown for the judges during the 57th annual Miss Universe competition.

Marianne Cruz Gonzalez, Miss Dominican Republic 2008 is a Top 10 semi-finalist vying for the title of Miss Universe 2008. She poses in her evening gown for the judges during the 57th annual Miss Universe competition.

Taliana Vargas, Miss Colombia 2008 is a Top 10 semi-finalist vying for the title of Miss Universe 2008. She poses in her evening gown for the judges during the 57th annual Miss Universe competition.

Laura Dundovic, Miss Australia 2008 is a Top 10 semi-finalist vying for the title of Miss Universe 2008. She poses in her evening gown for the judges during the 57th annual Miss Universe competition at the Crown Convention Center in Nha Trang, Vietnam on July 14, 2008 at 8 AM UCT (airing LIVE on NBC in the United States on July 13, 2008 at 9 PM (ET/delayed PT). HO/Miss Universe L.P., LLLP

The Top 10 semi-finalists competing for the title of Miss Universe 2008 pose together in their evening gowns during the 57th annual Miss Universe competition.

The 80 contestants that competed in the 57th Annual Miss Universe competition that took place in Nha Trang, Vietnam at the Crown Convention Center.

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