Rewind to Miss universe 2006 Crowning

The more I see Kurara Chibana, the more I realize how she would've made an amazing Miss Universe. She embodies beauty, intelligence, and a thirst for life. This is the year that the judges of Miss Universe got it all wrong. I love Riyo but Kurara is outright captivating to me.

Miss Universe 2007 Riyo Mori

Here is Riyo Mori on a photoshoot with Fadil Berisha

Miss USA 2007 Rachel Smith Interview on MSNBC

Rachel Smith talks about her experience competing for USA in Mexico City. She talks of her resolve to not give up after falling down in the evening gown competition.

Miss Korea, Honey Lee

Here is Honey Lee returning to Korea after proudly representing her country in Miss Universe 2007. She is even more heavenly and beautiful than I could have imagined. It is a shame the judges didn't get to see the real Honey Lee after she was asked an off the wall question in the finals. Her answer was also apparently bungled up by the interpreter. Tis a shame as she would've made an amazing Miss Universe.

Miss Universe 2007 Riyo Mori in Regis and Kelly Show Part2

Riyo talks about her desire to open up her own international dancing school and her new role as a spokesperson for HIV/AIDS awareness during her reign. She also talks about Donald Trump referring to her as "baby". I am sure Riyo's small town upbringing will not be tainted as it was for last years Miss Usa, Tara Conner.

Miss Universe 2007 Riyo Mori on Regis and Kelly Show Part1

Here is the newly crowned Miss Universe on the Regis and Kelly Show. I was struck by the fact that this is Riyo's first pageant!