Charming, intelligent and versatile Dayana Sabrina Mendoza Moncada, was crowned Miss Venezuela in September 2007 and Miss Universe in July 2008 at the pageant in Nha Trang, Vietnam. The pageant held ever year has participants from 80 countries and is judged by elites and viewed by millions across the globe as the ladies compete for the hot spot.
Ms. Mendoza, standing tall at 5 ft 9 inches, 22 years of age wants to be an Interior Designer and enjoys photography and likes the field of advertising. In the coming months she will be lecturing on humanitarian issues to educate masses on HIV/AIDS and be a pioneer of several social causes and work with organizations like God's Love We Deliver and Cable positive.
One on one with the beauty queen:
- How does it feel after the big success Dayana?
Feel great. I haven't fully realised it yet as I haven't gone home yet. Looking forward to meet my family and share experiences with them. Things are going so fast!
- How did you prepare for the Pageant? Did you join any special school for the preparation?
There was a training for personality development, makeup classes, English classes, dance classes, speech classes. I did this in Venezuela. This makes you feel comfortable with yourself, get to know who you are etc.
- What were the most special moments during the Pageant?
The pageant was a lot of fun. I used to talk with everyone. Sitting on different tables for breakfast every morning with representatives from different countries, sharing cultures, food was great. We were all like friends or rather a big family for one month. It was like a one month vacation with 79 girlfriends.
- Your favourite judge during the contestant was? And why?
All were like favourites as they choose me as the winner (says happily).
- Which social causes would you be aiming at?
It would be for the cause of Gay men's health crisis, Latino Commission on Aids, APICHA to name a few. I would like to continue this even after a year.
- What are the vital traits of a successful woman?
No matter how big your dream is, have faith in yourself. Successful woman would always have confidence. Nothing in life is easy and nothing falls from heaven. We must work for it to get there. Respecting her own self and others is what a woman should strive for.
- What makes a perfect man?
He is just in the imagination, he does not exist! (laughingly).
- If you could change one thing in this world, what would it be?
Now a days violence is used to resolve problems. I would want to change it to Non violence. Instead of hurting people it would be best to solve problems without any violence (peace talks).
- Your favourite character in history? And why?
I respect Gandhi ji. He is the most amazing character in history. He fought for the freedom of the country without arms, violence and blood shed.
- If you were granted two wishes what would you ask for?
1) I would always want to help my family and want them to be happy and healthy.
2) Always be a winner. Have a great life and enjoy every moment. I want to feel like this for the rest of my life.
- And what about woman rights? Any comments?
I think we are working on it and getting to what we want. We need to keep working hard and not give up.
- Any message for those reading your interview worldwide?
Thank you very much for all the support!! Hope I can keep on contributing positively to the world. Thanks!!
By Nikki Rattan
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