- Being a model is really great. You show what is new in fashion and you wear gorgeous dresses. As Miss Venezuela and Miss Universe you need to travel the world, spend time with different people and show yourself in different places, this is what I have always wanted – said 22-year-old Dayana.

After many years of learning the catwalk and three languages, Mendoza’s hard work finally gave fruits. After conquering the audience’s attention, she won the Miss Universe contest.

- I have been in modelling since I was fifteen, I have travelled the whole world, but I felt I needed something more – said Mendoza.