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Miss Italia 2007 – Silvia Battisti

Paul — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:54:35 +0000

Alright, it’s about time for me to start my build up to Miss Universe 2008 in Vietnam. Here’s a gorgeous contestant, who I think should definitely be in the semi finals. She’s fresh-faced and an absolute delight judging from her wonderful smile.

Does she have what it takes? Take a look for yourself!

And if you want to email Silvia and drop her a friendly “Buon giorno!”, email her here!

Miss Universe Photo Credits

Paul — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 02:24:26 +0000

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Miss Universe 2007 Riyo Mori A Day Later

Paul — Wed, 30 May 2007 02:20:30 +0000

Seventy-seven of the most beautiful women in the world begin leaving Mexico City after a month of intense competition filled with laughter, tears, camaraderie, quesadillas, and margaritas! But for one them, Miss Japan Riyo Mori, who was crowned in front of a televised audience of over one billion people, her journey will be to New York City, where she will reign in a penthouse overlooking the Upper West Side. Riyo Mori will begin her reign as Miss Universe 2007 serving a slew of charitable causes, walking down miles of red carpets, and being photographed a Brazilian times! What a life, I say! What a life! Not bad for a 20-year old dancer from Japan. Here she is in her final hours in Mexico City before she heads off to the bright lights of New York City!

Riyo Mori and Honey Lee

Paul — Wed, 30 May 2007 02:01:11 +0000

And the debates begin about which candidate is more beautiful – Miss Korea Honey Lee or Miss Japan Riyo Mori. The Internet is rife about how the translator messed up Miss Korea’s answer and cost Honey Lee her Miss Universe tiara.

We’ll never know the judges reasoning as to why Miss Korea placed 3rd runner-up, but what we do know is that Honey Lee is one of the most beautiful contestants ever to grace Miss Universe’s stage. Both girls were absolutely breathtaking, but Japan was fun loving and had this sassy energy, while Korea was more reserved. In the end, they both made history as the only Far Eastern beauties to place in the top 5 for a long time (barring Kurara Chibana’s 1st runner-up placement last year). Well done, girls! You both have the Universe at your feet!

Miss Universe 2007 Riyo Mori

Paul — Wed, 30 May 2007 01:46:07 +0000

And so we have our second winner from Japan! Riyo Mori is the second Japanese woman to win the pageant. The first Japanese, and indeed the first Asian, to win the Miss Universe pageant was Akiko Kojima in 1959. It took almost 50 years for another Japanese woman to be crowned Miss Universe. It was about time!

Thank you to all who have kept me company

Paul — Tue, 29 May 2007 03:04:43 +0000

Thank you to all who have kept me company these last 2 hours! It was a wonderful 2 hours. I love it that Japan has won. Please email me at paul.rozario@gmail.com if you have any questions at all about everything!

The New Miss Universe is Miss Japan Riyo Mori!

Paul — Tue, 29 May 2007 03:01:33 +0000

HOW FABULOUS IS THAT!

I love it! The first Miss Universe from the Far East since Miss Thailand in 1988!

RIYO MORI IS THE NEW MISS UNIVERSE 2007!

Paul — Tue, 29 May 2007 02:57:49 +0000

Miss Universe 2007 Live Blog

Paul — Tue, 29 May 2007 00:48:33 +0000

In fifteen minutes, we will begin.

In the meantime, here’s Miss Korea in national costume

Miss Universe 2007 Live Blog Coverage

Paul — Mon, 28 May 2007 22:57:27 +0000

We have just over two hours to go before our live coverage of Miss Universe 2007 begins on this show. As a run-up, here are some things to note about this year’s competition.

The hosts of the show are Vanessa Minillo and Mario Lopes. Vanessa was teen Miss USA 1998 and host an MTV show Total Request Live. She is an entertainment reporter with Entertainment Tonight. Mario was in a sitcom Saved by the Bell, and was the celebrity dancer in season 3 of dancing with the stars. Neither has done this before, so be kind!

The judges are

Miss Universe 1953 Christiane Magnani Aleman
Mexican actor Mauricio Islas
NBC’s “Heroes” James Kyson Lee
NBC’s “Deal or No Deal” briefcase model Lindsay Clubine
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Dave Navarro
Olympic figure skating champion Michelle Kwan
Fashion designer Marc Bouwer
“Project Runway” judge and Elle magazine fashion director Nina Garcia
Former Miss Universe (1993) Dayanara Torres.

There might be 16, not 15 semi-finalists are reported earlier. Rumors surface of a tie. And you do know that those rumors are always a good thing!

Here’s a picture of the stage and some of the girls in their Tadashi outfits.

So think Victoria Secrets show circa November 2006, and you’ll have a good idea of the level of energy this show might have.

Don’t be too harsh on the musical acts. They do their best.

My favorites are Italy and Korea. I’d also be happy with USA, Japan, or Thailand winning the title and I think they can!