More photos of Miss Universe 2008

Miss Universe contestants pose on stage

Miss Universe contestants pose on stage during the opening of the Miss Universe 2008 pageant.

(Left to right) Miss Universe contestants Crystle Stewart, 26, Miss USA, Elisa Najera, 21, Miss Mexico, and Dayana Mendoza, 22, Miss Venezuela.

The Miss Universe contestants pose during the swimsuit segment.

Co-hosts Mel B (right) and Jerry Springer (centre) introduce Riyo Mori, Miss Universe 2007.

Miss USA fell down for the 2nd year in a row

Crystle Stewart, Miss USA, fell down during the evening gown segment.

Miss Venezuela is the Miss Universe 2008

Dayana Mendoza, Miss Venezuela, left, is held by Riyo Mori, Miss Universe 2007.

Miss Mexico Wins Best in Swimwear in the Miss Universe 08

Miss Mexico Elisa Najera was named “Queen of Vinpearl” as she won the best in swimwear at the Miss Universe 2008 held in Nha Trang, Vietnam.

The Top 5 best in Swimwear are:
1. Miss Mexico Elisa Najera - The Vinpearl Queen.
2. Miss USA Crystle Stewart
3. Miss Spain Claudia Moro
4. Miss India Simran Kaur Mundi
5. Miss Columbia Taliana Vargas

Miss Universe 2008 - Bikini Photo Shoot

Miss Australia 2008 Laura Dundovic, left, Miss Germany 2008 Madina Taher, Miss Philippines 2008 Jennifer Barrientos, right.

The 57th annual Miss Universe competition takes place in Nha Trang, Vietnam at the Crown Convention Center on July 14, 2009.

The beautiful contestants from around the world have already arrived, and posed for photos in the hotel pool in brightly colored bikinis this week.


Miss Vietnam 2008 Nguyen Thuy Lam


Miss Puerto Rico 2008 Ingrid Rivera Santos


Eliska Buckova, Miss South Africa 2008

Miss Universe 2008 Pageant - Jennifer Barrientos in Swimsuit, Evening Gown and National Costume

Caption: In her National Costume

Our very own Jennifer Barrientos is currently competing in the 2008 Miss Universe pageant in Vietnam. Check out her evening gown, swimsuit and national costume for competition.



Caption: In her Evening Gown



Caption: In her Swim Suit