It is sad to know that Miss Kosovo, Miss Spain, Miss USA, Miss Italy and Miss Australia did not make it to the top 5.

Miss Universe 2008 Top 5 Finalists:

1. Miss Colombia - Taliana Vargas
2. Miss Venezuela - Dayana Mendoza
3. Miss Dominican Republic - Marianne Cruz Gonzalez
4. Miss Mexico - Elisa Najera
5. Miss Russia - Vera Krasova

I really had fun watching the Miss Universe 2008 this morning. I think all of the contestants were all pretty. I really admired Miss Venezuela how she answered the final question. She answered it so well. She is very beautiful.
Miss Venezuela, Dayana Mendoza was crowned as 2008 Miss Universe. The statuesque beauty beat out 79 other contestants to bring home the crown. She is the 57th reigning Miss Universe.

This is the first Miss Universe contest that was broadcast in 1080i high definition.

The evening was filled with surprises, including a runway tumble by Miss USA Crystle Stewart of Texas. She tripped on the train of her formal evening gown.