Former Miss Universe, 38, Marries a Pastor — People Are Stunned by His Looks

The former Miss Universe married Pastor Carlos Uribe and caused a shock with her new spiritual life.

Venezuelan native Dayana Mendoza, widely recognized for having won the Miss Universe title in 2008, surprised the public by announcing her marriage to Christian pastor Carlos Uribe.

The former beauty queen, who has stepped away from the entertainment world since 2020 to dedicate herself to Christian preaching, shared the news via her Instagram account on May 10.

The Engagement

Last January, the former Venezuelan supermodel — who once graced international runways and proudly represented her nation on the world's most prestigious stages — shared joyful news with over two million Instagram followers.

She excitedly announced her engagement to the pastor in a message brimming with faith and gratitude.

Mendoza wrote, "My Lord, Jesus, Thank you!! When you began to show me what you were going to do, I didn't imagine it would be so wonderful! Only You can do such perfect things." She emphasized the spiritual dimension that permeated her new romantic chapter.

In her post, Mendoza also thanked her daughter, Eva, from her first marriage to Michael Pagano, whom she divorced in 2016, for being a fundamental part of this special moment.

"Thank you, my daughter, for letting God use you so greatly... You are my greatest blessing! You are wonderful!" she wrote. Along with the caption, Mendoza shared a picture showing her engagement ring with her partner's and daughter's hands. She also added, "I said yes to my Carlos Uribe!"

A Christian Preacher

Since retiring from the entertainment world, Mendoza has dedicated herself to preaching the evangelical Christian religion, offering conferences, and sharing messages of faith on her social media platforms.

In January 2024, she wrote, "While Satan thinks he's winning, that he's very mocking and clever, God uses him to guide his chosen ones to his word."

"Love of My Life"

Just a few days ago, the former beauty revealed the news of her marriage. In the post, Mendoza appeared radiant in white alongside her husband, sharing, "How beautiful, good, and faithful our Lord is, love of my life 🥺❤️ Proverbs 12:4 An excellent wife is the crown of her husband 😍 I love you, my beautiful king 🥰."

On his part, Uribe confirmed his marital status on his Instagram profile, where he describes himself as "a child of God, pastor, entrepreneur, and husband of Dayana Mendoza." The couple has not provided additional details about the ceremony or the exact date of the wedding.

Social Media Reactions

The sudden announcement of Mendoza's marriage to Pastor Uribe has provoked various comments on social media. Some people expressed surprise, while others passed judgment.

"Whoa, seriously, what a thing... That pastor must have a lot of money," said someone on Facebook, while another person judged Uribe's appearance, "That guy has a face."

Someone else shared their opinion about the wedding, making it clear that they did not like Mendoza's partner. "Poor woman," they wrote, while another person described the couple as "BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. MY GOD."

While Mendoza's sudden wedding post stirred up a whirlwind of reactions, it's clear that the beauty that won her the Miss Universe title hasn't faded. Check out how she has grown over time below.

Her Pictures Through the Years

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