 Riyo Mori, Miss Japan 2007, right, reacts as Zuleyka Rivera, Miss Universe 2006, crowns her Miss Universe 2007 in Mexico City Monday, May 28, 2007. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
I am not Japanese but I am very happy that Miss Japan won the Miss Universe 2007 title. My bet, Miss Philippines, won the Miss Photogenic award, so there you go, we still won! It's about time we asians shine! It's been known that the Miss Universe title pretty much bring attention to the winner's country. Asian nations certainly need this kind of boost for our tourism and more. Whatever issues certain countries have, this can bring them out in the open so the universe can see and perhaps, help.
I am a fan of this pageant. I even kept a scrapbook for all the winners, all through the years, since its beginning in 1952, when Miss Finland Armi Kuusela, won the first Miss Universe title. Coincidentally, she married a Filipino businessman so I remember without looking at my notes. It is most fascinating seeing beautiful women all over the world (except for those who protest), gather in one place, speak their minds out and show confidence and pride. How great it is to be entertaned with such beauty! Although I have to admit that the Miss Universe pageant, before Trump, was way more exciting than when he took over. It's just more commercialized. Leave it to Trump. Anyway, the world so much different now than before. A person with beauty given an honor to do great things for a change in this crazy world is a great help! We need all the help we can get!!! Well, congratulations to Miss Japan for winning! Do your thing and make us proud!!! |
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