Miss Universe 2008 - The most beautiful women in the universe

The most beautiful women on the universe will vie for the much coveted crown as Ms. Universe 2008. This Monday, July 14th, 80 of the loveliest ladies from all over the globe will gather for one spectacular pageant.

The prestigious event will be broadcasted live on ABS-CBN straight from Khanh Hoa, Vietnam and will be hosted by Jerry Springer, host of NBC’s America’s Got Talent, and Melanie Brown, known as Mel B of the Spice Girls.

The Philippines will be represented in the Miss Universe 2008 by reigning Binibining Pilipinas-Universe Jennifer Barrientos. This 22 year old, 5’8" tall lady is a perfect beauty and brains embodiment and is an active youth leader in their church ministry. Jennifer is a former welcome ambassador for the Star World Hotel in Macau and is now a part-time model.

The winner of Miss Universe 2008 will follow in the footsteps of Riyo Mori, the crowned Miss Universe 2007. After winning the title, this beauty queen from Japan has traveled the globe as an advocate for HIV/AIDS education, research, and legislation.

Aside from the live telecast, ABS-CBN will also air a special pageant primer on Boy & Kris at 8:30 AM. Find out who among the 80 pretty ladies has the strong chance of bagging the crown. Miss Universe 2008 will also have special telecast on Studio 23 and on Velvet.

Miss Venezuela favorite to win Miss Universe 2008

Only a few days away from the 2008 Miss Universe crowning and one clear favorite emerges - Miss Venezuela Dayana Mendoza. Full name Dayana Sabrina Mendoza Moncada, the 22-year-old Venezuela beauty currently holds the best odds to win the 57th edition of the prestigious beauty pageant Miss Universe. At the online sportsbook Bookmaker, Miss Venezuela is currently listed with odds +650 to win the pageant on Monday.

Dayana Mendoza beat out 27 other candidates to win Miss Venezuela 2007 in September last year and became the second woman from the Amazonas state to win the country's beauty pageant. Dayana Mendoza is currently working as a model with the famous Elite Model Management, which signs the winners of the popular TV show America's Next Top Model. An interesting fact about Miss Venezuela Dayana Mendoza is that she was once kidnapped in her country, but fortunately survived the awful experience. She will face 79 other contenders for the Miss Universe 2008 crown, her odds again are +650 at Bookmaker.