Riyo Mori facts for kids
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Riyo Mori
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| 森 理世 | |
Mori in 2008
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| Born | December 24, 1986 Aoi-ku, Shizuoka, Japan
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| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
| Title | Miss Universe Japan 2007 Miss Universe 2007 |
| Spouse(s) |
Brent Kaspar
(m. 2018) |
| Children | 1 |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Major competition(s) |
Miss Universe Japan 2007 (Winner) Miss Universe 2007 (Winner) |
Riyo Mori (born December 24, 1986) is a talented Japanese actress, dancer, and model. She is famous for winning the Miss Universe 2007 competition. This big event took place in Mexico City.
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About Riyo Mori's Life
Early Life and Dance Training
Riyo Mori was an only child. She started dancing when she was just four years old. Her passion for dance led her to study at the Quinte Ballet School.
She also went to school in Canada. She graduated from Centennial Secondary School in Belleville, Ontario. Riyo also completed a year of high school at Mount Douglas Secondary School in Victoria, British Columbia.
Family Life
On August 28, 2018, Riyo Mori married Brent Kaspar. He is an American attorney. Together, they have one daughter.
Becoming Miss Universe 2007
The Competition Begins
Riyo Mori was crowned Miss Universe on May 28, 2007. The previous winner, Zuleyka Rivera, passed on the title to her. The final competition was shown all over the world.
Riyo was chosen as one of the top fifteen semi-finalists. These contestants moved on to compete for the main title.
Swimsuit and Evening Gown Rounds
She scored the highest in the swimsuit competition. This helped her move into the top ten. Next was the evening gown competition. Riyo placed fourth in this round.
Her beautiful evening gown was inspired by a traditional Japanese kimono. It was black with a floral design. The dress came from Gucci's Spring/Summer 2007 collection.
The Final Question
In the last part of the competition, Riyo was asked a question. Nina Garcia, a fashion director and TV judge, asked her about a life lesson. She wanted to know what lesson Riyo learned as a child that still helps her today.
Riyo explained that she had been dancing since she was little. This meant she was always around other students and teachers. From these experiences, she learned to be happy, patient, and positive. She also said she wanted to teach these important ideas to future generations.
Winning the Crown
After all the rounds, Riyo Mori was crowned Miss Universe. She was only the second woman from Japan to win this title. The first Japanese winner was Akiko Kojima in 1959. Riyo also became the eleventh Asian woman to win the pageant.
She was the third Japanese woman to reach the top five in Miss Universe in ten years. Miyako Miyazaki was fourth runner-up in 2003. Kurara Chibana was first runner-up in 2006.
After Her Win
Riyo Mori wanted to use her fame to help others. She said she had a "samurai soul," meaning she was patient and wanted to serve people. During her year as Miss Universe, she traveled to many countries. These included Indonesia, Spain, China, Mexico, and Germany. She also visited many cities in the United States and returned to Japan.
On July 14, 2008, Riyo crowned her successor. Dayana Mendoza from Venezuela became Miss Universe 2008. The crowning took place in Nha Trang, Vietnam.
Riyo Mori on Television
Future Plans and Reality Shows
After winning, Riyo Mori shared her future plans. She wanted to open a dance school in Tokyo that taught different cultures. She also tried out for a role on the American TV show Heroes.
Riyo starred in a reality show called Pageant Place on MTV. She was on the show with other beauty queens. The show started on October 10, 2007, and had eight episodes.
In 2010, Riyo appeared on Jessica Simpson's VH1 reality show, The Price of Beauty. She showed what beauty standards were like in Japan.
Judging Competitions
Riyo Mori has also been a judge for Miss Universe. In 2016, she was a guest judge for the preliminary competition of the 65th Miss Universe. This event was held in the Philippines. She also served as a judge at Miss Universe 2019.
See also
In Spanish: Riyo Mori para niños
