Riyo Mori (森 理世, Mori Riyo^?) born December 24, 1986 in Aoi-ku, Shizuoka, Japan is a Japanese dance instructor who won the Miss Universe 2007 title in May 2007.^[1] Mrs. ... A childs first birthday party. ... is the 358th day of the year (359th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Japan. ... Shizuoka (静岡市; -shi) is the capital city of Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. ... Human height, or how tall people become, generally varies little between people compared to other anthropometric measures. ... Eye color is a polygenic trait and is determined primarily by the amount and type of pigments present in the eyes iris. ... Hair color is the result of pigmentation due to the presence of the chemicals of melanin and phaeomelanin. ... The Miss Universe Japan Organization was created in 1998 in response to Japans recent lack of finalists at the Miss Universe pageant. ... Miss Universe 2007, the 56th Miss Universe pageant, was won by Riyo Mori of Japan. ... The Miss Universe Japan Organization was created in 1998 in response to Japans recent lack of finalists at the Miss Universe pageant. ... Miss Universe 2007, the 56th Miss Universe pageant, was won by Riyo Mori of Japan. ... is the 358th day of the year (359th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ... Aoi-ku is a ward of Shizuoka, Shizuoka, Japan, located in the western part of Shizuoka City. ... Shizuoka (静岡市; -shi) is the capital city of Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. ... Miss Universe is an annual international female beauty contest, and the title for the winner of the contest, founded in 1952 by California clothing company Pacific Mills. ... May 2007 is the fifth month of that year. ...

Early life

Riyo Mori began dancing at the age of 4.^[2] She has studied at Quinte Ballet School of Canada and also is a graduate from Centennial Secondary School in Belleville, Ontario, Canada. Riyo also completed her Grade 11 year at Mount Douglas Secondary School in Victoria, Canada. She still posesses her first pair of ballet shoes. Centennial Secondary School can refer to: Centennial Secondary School, in Belleville, Ontario Centennial Secondary School, in Coquitlam, British Columbia Brampton Centennial Secondary School, in Brampton, Ontario This is a disambiguation page — a list of articles associated with the same title. ... Belleville (2006 population 48,821, metropolitan population 91,518)[1] is a city located at the mouth of the Moira River on the Bay of Quinte in southeastern Ontario, Canada, in the Quebec City-Windsor Corridor. ... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Official languages English Government - Lieutenant-Governor James K. Bartleman - Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 106 - Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area [1] Ranked... Motto Nulla Praemia Sine Opera (Latin for Mr Kidd Runs the Show) Address 3970 Gordon Head Road Satellite image Town Saanich, BC Established 1939 Community Suburban Type Public Secondary Religious Affiliation None Students Co-educational Enrollment 1,000+ Principals Dr. John Fawcett, Mr. ...

Miss Universe 2007

Mori was crowned Miss Universe Japan on 15 March 2007 and was crowned by outgoing titleholder Kurara Chibana.^[3] The Miss Universe Japan Organization was created in 1998 in response to Japans recent lack of finalists at the Miss Universe pageant. ... is the 74th day of the year (75th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ...

As Japan's representative in the Miss Universe 2007 pageant, Mori travelled to Mexico City, Mexico in early May to participate in four weeks of events, rehearsals and preliminary competitions with the other seventy-seven delegates. Miss Universe 2007, the 56th Miss Universe pageant, was won by Riyo Mori of Japan. ... Mexico City (Spanish: Ciudad de México) is the federal capital of and largest city in Mexico. ...

In the final competition, broadcast internationally on May 28, 2007, Mori was announced as one of fifteen semi-finalists who would move forward to compete for the title. She achieved the highest score in the swimsuit competition, which advanced her to the top ten and the evening gown competition, in which she placed fourth. Mori's kimono-inspired black/floral evening gown of choice came from the Spring/Summer 2007 collection of Gucci. May 28 is the 148th day of the year (149th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... A traditional wedding kimono The kimono literally something worn) is the national costume of Japan. ... The House of Gucci, better known as simply Gucci, is an Italian iconic fashion and leather goods label. ...

In the last round, Mori was asked by ELLE Magazine fashion director and Project Runway judge, Nina Garcia, to speak about the one lesson she learned as a child that still affects her life to the present day. Mori said that since childhood she has been dancing and hence she was constantly surrounded by students and teachers. Due to the interactions with them, she has learned to become always happy, patient, and positive in her life. She also expressed a desire to teach these principles to the next generation. “Elle” redirects here. ... Project Runway is an American reality television series on the Bravo network that focuses on fashion design. ...

At the conclusion of the competition, she was crowned Miss Universe, becoming the second woman from Japan to hold the title. The first Miss Universe winner from Japan was Akiko Kojima in 1959. Mori is the ninth Asian woman to win the pageant, the most recent being Lara Dutta of India who was Miss Universe 2000. Akiko Kojima (born October 29. ... Lara Dutta, (born April 16, 1978) is an Indian actress, UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador and the 2000 Miss Universe. ...

Mori was the third Japanese woman to place in the top five at Miss Universe in the past five years. Miyako Miyazaki placed fourth runner-up at Miss Universe 2003, and Mori's predecessor Kurara Chibana was first runner-up in 2006. In the expected pageant-winner style, Mori aims to use her success and popularity as a springboard into humanitarian causes. "I think I have a samurai soul, I'm very patient, and I can serve others."^[4] Miyako Miyazaki is a Japanese beauty pageant winner. ... Miss Universe 2003 Amelia Vega The Miss Universe 2003 Pageant was held in Figali Convention Center, Panama City, Panama on June 3, 2003. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ...

In subsequent interviews about her future, the new titleholder revealed plans to open a multicultural dance school in Tokyo. She has also expressed enthusiasm about her audition for the role of Yaeko on the American television series Heroes. Tokyo ), the common English name for the Tokyo Metropolis ), is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and, unique among the prefectures, provides certain municipal services characteristic of a city. ... Heroes is an American Emmy Award-nominated [1] science fiction drama television series, created by Tim Kring, which premiered on NBC on September 25, 2006. ...

References

External links

• Riyo Mori's Miss Universe Page
• NBC.com - Miss Universe 2007
• Riyo's official blog

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