In Pictures: Miss Universe: Riyo Mori : Miss Japan: 2007 : Miss USA & Miss India

Miss Japan, Riyo Mori waves after being crowned Miss Universe 2007 in Mexico City, 28 May 2007. Mori, 20, was crowned Miss Universe 2007 at the global beauty contest, defeating 77 other candidates from around the world.

Tuesday, May 29, 2007 10:50:19 AM (IST) Miss Japan Riyo Mori Crowned Miss Universe 2007




Riyo Mori
Mexico City, May 29: A 20-year-old dancer from Japan, who wants to someday open an international dance school, was crowned on Tuesday as Miss Universe 2007, while Miss India Puja Gupta failed to make it to the top five.

Riyo Mori nervously grabbed the hands of first runner-up Natalia Guimaraes of Brazil just before the winner was announced. She trembled in awe as the diamond-and-pearl-studded crown was placed on her head.




Miss India, Puja Gupta, who had made it to the last ten, however, failed to reach the top five.



Miss USA Rachel Smith, whose chances may have been dimmed when she slipped and fell to the floor during the evening gown competition, was the contest's fourth runner-up. Also finishing in the top five were second runner-up Ly Jonaitis of Venezuela and third runner-up Honey Lee of Korea.