Miss Universe 2007

Last May 28, 2007, the 56th Miss Universe pageant was held at the National Auditorium in Mexico City, Mexico. Out of the 77 delegates, Miss Riyo Mori of Japan emerged as the winner. The pageant was hosted by Vanessa Minnillo and Mario Lopez. The top 15 includes Miss Venezuela, Thailand, Denmark, Nicaragua, Angola, Slovenia, USA, Brazil, India, Mexico, Japan, Ukraine, Tanzania, Korea and Czech Republic. Fourth Runner Up goes to USA, third Runner Up is Miss Korea, Second Runner Up for Miss Venezuela and First Runner Up is Miss Brazil. Miss Philippines was Miss Photogenic and Miss China was awarded as Miss Congeniality.

The MISS UNIVERSE® 2007 prize package includes:
Official Miss UNIVERSE Mikimoto pearl tiara;
2 Year Scholarship from The NY Film Academy in NYC;
custom designed wardrobe by Tadashi;
National and International multi-media advertising campaign and a complete denim wardrobe from YMI Jeanswear;
Swimsuit wardrobe from BSC Swimwear Thailand;
Shoe wardrobe from Nina;
A Ritmo Mundo Jumbo Jet Mystery Dial time piece;
Year-long supply of hair care products and tools from Farouk Systems;
Membership to Gravity Fitness and papering at John Barrett Salon;
Fashion Portfolio by leading fashion photographer Fadil Berisha;
Consultation with stylist Billie Causieestko;
New York City apartment for the year of her reign including living expenses;
professional representation by the Miss Universe Organization and Trump Model Management; and a personal appearance wardrobe.

• Design by Mikimoto. The official jewelry sponsor of the Miss Universe Organization.
• Kept by the Miss Universe Organization to be used in the crowning of the new Miss Universe every year
• Valued at $250,000
• 800 diamonds, almost 18 carats.
• 120 pearls South Sea and Akoya pearls, ranging in size from 3.0 - 18 mm
• Design depicts the phoenix rising, which signifies status, power and beauty
• The Crown was designed specifically for the pageant on Mikimoto Pearl Island in Japan, Mikimoto crown and tiara first used for Miss Universe 2002