Miss Universe Dayana Mendoza Set to Be Globetrotting Humanitarian

Miss Venezuela Dayana Mendoza, 22, was crowned the winner of last weekend's Miss Universe Competition in Nha Trang, Vietnam.

Mendoza beat out the other Top 5 finalists, in order, Miss Colombia Taliana Vargas, Miss Dominican Republic Marianne Cruz Gonzalez, Miss Russia Vera Krasova and Miss Mexico Elisa Najera for the top spot.

Surprisingly, Mendoza is new to the beauty pageant scene. She has only participated in two competitions: Miss Venezuela and Miss Universe.

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It will be an exciting year for Mendoza. According to the Miss Universe Organization, as Miss Universe, she will "become a representative of the company for one year, traveling the world, meeting heads of state, dignitaries, participating in official charity and social events, appearing on television, speaking on a variety of topics, and getting the education, experiences and values to fulfill her career goals."

Mendoza is currently living in a luxary apartment in New York City with Miss USA Rachel Smith, 22, from Tennessee and Miss Teen USA Hilary Cruz, 19, from Colorado.

Last year's Miss Universe was Riyo Mori, 21, of Japan.