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Article from: Manila Bulletin
Article date: July 15, 2008
The 22-year-old brunette was given her crown, made of white and yellow gold and precious stones, by last year's winner, Riyo Mori of Japan, at the pageant finale watched by nearly a billion television viewers worldwide.
"I am excited. I cried a lot. I am really glad I made it,'' Mendoza, the 57th winner of the title, later told reporters.
The professional model has said her "express kidnapping'' in Venezuela a year and a half ago taught her to remain calm in stressful situations.
"It is something that happens in my ...
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