The Venezuelan Miss Universe Dayana Mendoza is getting ready to retired and give up her crown to a new pageant beauty later this month but not before she stripped off her clothes and modesty to pose naked for Maxim Magazine (September 2009).

The 23 year-old, who has gone to an Italian interior design school, and traveled the world while fulfilling her Miss Universe duties, looks absolutely stunning and the photo shoot just came out amazingly tasteful.

Here are some highlights from Dayana’s Maxim interview:

What was the reaction like in Venezuela when you won?
Venezuela went 12 years not having a Miss Universe. They did, like, parades. In South America we’re big fanatics of pageants. My parents told me that when I won, cars were going through the streets honking like after a soccer match.

And when you got home, were people still going crazy?
I saw all these Venezuelans with the little flags, and they were crying, and I was kind of crying as well. I really enjoyed how much happiness I could bring to so many people by winning. And I think we needed it in my country.

Does a guy have to be an oil tycoon to get a date with you?
No, he doesn’t have to be a soccer player or an actor, either. He just has to be a special guy who is very genuine

Dayana Mendoza Topless Maxim Photos Below

[image: Maxim]