Miss Venezuela won the crown as Miss Universe 2008
Riyo Mori of Japan, Miss Universe 2007 turn over the crown to Miss Venezuela, Dayana Mendoza as 57th Miss Universe 2008 at Nha Trang, Vietnam.
The new crown valued at $120,000 USD, it is made of 18K white and yellow gold. It is comprised of over 1,000 precious stones; including 555pcs. 30 carats white diamonds, 375pcs. 14 carats cognac diamonds, 10pcs. 20 carats smoky quartz crystals and 19pcs. 60 carats morganite gemstones.
The final five contestants:
- Miss Mexico
- Miss Dominican Republic
- Miss Colombia
- Miss Venezuela
- Miss Russia
Miss Colombia, Taliana Maria Vargas Carrillo placed second Miss Venezuela.
Miss Thailand, Gavintra Photijak won the prize for best national costume.
Miss El Salvador, Rebeca Moreno took the placed Miss Congeniality.
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