miss universe 2007

Miss Japan -Riyo Mori
Riyo Mori was born on 24 December 1986 in Aoi-ku Shizuoka,Japan.She is a Japanese dance instructor and model who won the Miss Universe 2007 title in May 2007.Only child,Riyo Mori began dancing at the age of 4.She has studied at Quinte Ballet School of Canada and also is a graduate from Centennial Secondary School in Belleville,Ontario,Canada. Mori also completed her Grade 11 year at Mount Douglas Secondary School in Victoria, British Columba,Canada.She till possesses her first pair of ballet shoes.
***Question and Answer session***
Q:What is the one lesson you learned as a child that still affects your life today?
E:"I have been dancing since i was child.I grew up among many students and teachers.I learned to always be happy,patient and positive.That is also what I want to teach to the next generation.
***Evening Gown and Swimsuit competition***

 Mori's kimono-inspired black/floral evening gown of choice came from the Spring/Summer 2007 collection of Gucci.

 She achieved the highest scored in the swimsuit competition and her swimsuit score is still the highest scores since Oxana Federova in 2002.

 Mori's National Costume.

This was the most unforgettable crowning moment in Miss Universe history.Riyo Mori of Japan was crowned the winner of the title by Zuleyka Rivera of Puerto Rico.