Brunette Mendoza, 22, is a professional model and an interior designer who claims to love photography.

She was awarded her crown at the Crown Convention Center (Diamond Bay Resort) in Vietnam's city of Nha Trang

Mendoza's win makes it the fifth victory for Venezuela.

Fashion changes, styles change, but beauty is eternal and without a rival.

Here are Miss Universe title holders for the recent history of the contest.

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