Dayana Mendoza

Dayana Mendoza has transitioned from international beauty queen to model, actress, and film producer. After being a Top 15 semifinalist at the Elite Model Look International competition in Nice, France, in 2001, Dayana Mendoza went on to establish a robust international modeling career. Over an eight-year period, she collaborated with esteemed companies such as Max Mara and Costume National, and graced runways for designers including Versace and Roberto Cavalli across major fashion hubs in New York City, Italy, Germany, France, Greece, and Spain. Her trilingual fluency in Spanish, English, and Italian further solidified her global reach.

Mendoza expanded her artistic career into film as both a producer and director. In 2018, she produced and directed her debut film, ‘Honey,’ which garnered critical acclaim as a semi-finalist at the Hollywood International Film Festival. Her acting credits include roles in the short film ‘Sweet Misery’ (2009), the comedy ‘Lord of the Dreams’ (2010), ‘The Mermaid Complex’ (2013), and ‘Nothing’s Fair in Love’ (2017). Further showcasing her versatility, Mendoza has also hosted television programs, notably Venevisión’s ‘Portadas’ in 2009 and E!

Entertainment Latin America’s ‘Relaxed’ in 2010. Most recently, Mendoza added to her extensive hosting resume by taking the stage as the host for Queen Beauty Universe in 2019. Her trajectory from a globally recognized beauty queen to a multifaceted talent across modeling, television, and film production and direction highlights her enduring appeal and professional adaptability within the entertainment landscape.