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Venezuela Dayana Mendoza has transitioned from international beauty queen to model, actress, and film producer.
Dayana Mendoza worked with Max Mara as a model, participating in modeling assignments in various international fashion capitals.
Mendoza modeled for Costume National as part of her international modeling career, working in locations like New York City, Italy, and France.
Dayana Mendoza modeled for Versace during her extensive career with Elite Model Management.
Dayana Mendoza worked as a model for Roberto Cavalli among other fashion designers during her time with Elite Model Management.
She was the face of Coca-Cola in the Philippines.
She was the face of Samsung in the Philippines.
She served as an ambassador for Dior Beauty.
She was an ambassador for Bvlgari.
She was an ambassador for Chanel.
She was an ambassador for Gucci.
She was an ambassador for Michael Cinco.
She was an ambassador for Belo Beauty.
Dayana Mendoza appeared in a commercial for Garnier Fructis, promoting their Sleek and Shine product with argan oil, capable of locking out frizz for 48 hours.
Dayana Mendoza, along with Miss Universe 1969 Gloria Diaz, served as a goodwill ambassador for Smartmatic, a Venezuela-based technology firm, to thank the Philippines for entrusting the company with their 2010 presidential elections.
Dayana Sabrina Mendoza Moncada was born on June 1, 1986, in Caracas, Venezuela. Early in her career, she signed with Elite Model Management in 2001 after being a Top 15 semifinalist at the Elite Model Look International competition in Nice, France. This led to extensive modeling work internationally, including collaborations with companies such as Max Mara and Costume National. She modeled for designers like Versace and Roberto Cavalli across New York City, Italy, Germany, France, Greece, and Spain over an eight-year period. Mendoza is fluent in Spanish, English, and Italian, which further supported her international career.
Mendoza gained widespread recognition in 2007 when she won the Miss Venezuela title, representing the Amazonas state. Her success continued in 2008 when she was crowned Miss Universe at the pageant held in Nha Trang, Vietnam. As Miss Universe, she traveled globally, addressing humanitarian issues and promoting HIV/AIDS education. Following her reign, she pursued further education in acting and cinema at the New York Film Academy. In 2012, she participated in NBC’s “The Celebrity Apprentice,” hosted by Donald Trump, finishing in 6th place. She also served as a judge for the Miss USA 2012 competition.
Her artistic career expanded into film as a producer and director. In 2018, she produced and directed her first film, “Honey,” which was recognized as a semi-finalist by the Hollywood International Film Festival. Mendoza has also taken on various acting roles, including the short film “Sweet Misery” (2009), the comedy “Lord of the Dreams” (2010), “The Mermaid Complex” (2013), and “Nothing’s Fair in Love” (2017). She has hosted television programs such as Venevisión’s “Portadas” (2009) and E! Entertainment Latin America’s “Relaxed” (2010), demonstrating her versatility in the entertainment industry.
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