RIYO MORI

Miss Japan Riyo Mori wins Miss Universe 2007
Riyo Mori clasped her hands and trembled with joy as she received the crown from last year's winner, Zuleyka Rivera of Puerto Rico. News of Japan's first Miss Universe win in nearly 50 years was flashed across TV screens nationwide, sparking pride and pleasure.
Television stations showed Riyo Mori, a vivacious 20-year-old dancer from Shizuoka prefecture, near Mount Fuji south of Tokyo, being crowned winner of the contest, beating other finalists from beauty hothouses such as Brazil and Venezuela.