The Miss Universe 2008 crown was given away on Monday (July 14) in Nha Trang, Vietnam, and Miss Venezuela was the victor, after Miss USA (this year, Crystle Stewart) tripped on stage during the evening gown competition for the second year in a row.

Miss Universe is Dayana Mendoza, and shes only 22.

Jerry Springer and Mel B announced Mendoza as the 57th crowned beauty queen. In some shocking news, just 18 months ago she was the victim of a kidnapping in her home country. But now, with the new title under her belt, she says she plans to spend her reign as Miss Universe speaking out on humanitarian issues.

I want to raise my voice and tell the world that violence is not the answer, she said.

Isnt that all pageant winners responses after they win?

Oh, heres Miss USAs fall too, if you didnt catch it: