Miss Universe 2008, one of the biggest beauty and fashion activity, the 57th Miss Universe beauty pageant, was held at the Crown Convention Center (Diamond Bay Resort) in Nha Trang, Vietnam. The Contest was won by Miss Venezuela Dayana Mendoza. One of the interesting fact about Miss Universe Dayana Mendoza is that she said she was kidnapped 18 months ago in Venezuela, an experience that taught her how to remain calm in stressful situations.

"It is something that happens in my country and that's why I want to raise my voice and say violence is not the answer," she said when asked about the incident.

Here is the list of Top 5.

Miss Universe 2008: Miss Venezuela Dayana Mendoza

1st Runner Up: Taliana Vargas (Colombia)

2nd Runner Up: Marianne Cruz Gonzalez (Dominican Republic)

3rd Runner Up: Vera Krasova (Russia)

4th Runner Up: Elisa Najera (Mexico)

This time Simran Kaur Mundi who was crowned Pantaloons Femina Miss India Universe 2008, in April 2008 was appeared in Miss Universe 2008 contest on behalf of India failed to made even in Last 15 semi-finalist.

One of the other interesting fact about the contest was that Esha Koppikhar one of the judge at this Gala. Apparently she is first Indian actress to be part of jury of Miss Universe Contest.