From Miss Universe to preaching in a Christian church in the United States, this is Dayana Mendoza’s life as a pastor. What other Venezuelan beauty is embracing the faith on social media?

A radical change was experienced by Dayana Mendoza, who went from Miss Universe 2008 as a representative of Venezuela to preaching in a Christian church in the United States.

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The former beauty queen (37) decided to leave her career in show business to dedicate herself to God’s word and share her testimony of faith.

Through his Instagram account, Mendoza has made several publications including videos where he can be seen preaching with passion, such as the latest one that has gone viral.

In her messages, the Venezuelan woman talks about her relationship with God and gives spiritual advice, emphasizing the need to give up what she doesn’t like in order to have an abundant life.

However, her new phase as a preacher has drawn mixed opinions, with some applauding her commitment to God and others questioning whether she has gone into extremism, according to Vanguardia.

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When did Dayana Mendoza start preaching the faith?

The aforementioned media reports that Mendoza announced in 2020 that he was leaving the world of entertainment to serve God.

She said that her marriage had ended, that her modeling career did not satisfy her and that she felt that her life had no purpose. After falling on her face and asking God to direct her life, she claimed she felt divine guidance that led her down the path she now believes is the right one.

After receiving baptism in the Christian rite, Dayana dedicates herself to spreading the word of God. He belongs to an active church in the United States.

However, his stance on some issues such as homosexuality has drawn criticism on social media, and some consider his views to be retrograde and extremist.

Despite the controversy, Dayana is not the only former Venezuelan queen who shares her faith on social media.

Another former Miss Universe, also Venezuelan Bárbara Palacios, uses her Instagram account to spread biblical messages, but with a more tolerant and less controversial attitude than her compatriot. (AND)