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Miss Universe 2008 is Dayana Mendoza from Venezuela
Here is the winner of this year's contest, along with her strongest rivals from Colombia, Dominican Republic and Mexico
Miss Universo 2008, MISS COLOMBIA, TALIANA VARGAS
MISS COLOMBIA
TALIANA VARGAS
At 5'11", the 20-year-old Colombian with caramel-colored skin had the charisma and intelligence to transition from a communications student and expert salsa dancer to a major beauty rival. The first runner up of Miss Universe 2008 speaks Spanish, Italian, English, and a bit of Arab.

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