Mona Irene Lailin Sáez Conde who is most popularly known as Miss Universe 1981 is quite active and vigorous in her nation’s political issues for she is a renowned Venezuelan politician at present. Apart from showing her grandeur in the world of politics, she has also been an admired model. Formerly, Irene was the mayor of Chacao, Governor of the state of Nueva Esparta and a former presidential candidate. She was also the Queen of Club Campestre Los Cortijos for three years in a row. In 1997, she was awarded the Distinguished Achievement Award at the Miss Universe Pageant. Soon after the 1998 presidential election, Sáez was elected Governor of the state of Nueva Esparta.