Casting Call: Dayana Mendoza

Alyssa Conroy | Mar 31, 2013

SI Swimsuit 2014 is many months away, but as you can see by our sneak-peaks, casting has already begun. Next up is Dayana Mendoza,whorecently visited the Swimsuit offices and filled out our SwimDaily Q&A. You may recognize her from a little pageant, otherwise known as Miss Universe!!!! That's right, Dayana was crowned Miss Universe in 2008. Since then, she has been on "Celebrity Apprentice" and has appeared in campaigns for L'Oreal, Old Navy , and Andrew Marc.

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Name: Dayana Mendoza

Age: 26

Hometown: Venezuela

Item I can’t leave home without: Cell phone

When I go out I love wearing: Perfume

Favorite sport to watch: Soccer

First thing I notice about a guy: His hands

First thing guys notice about me: My smile

I feel sexiest: After a shower in my underwear

Celebrity you would choose to do a kissing scene with: Henry Cavill

Biggest fear: Death