i agree with you we latinas and whites woman are all over beauty contest, but its a big thing in latin countries and u.s. not as much in asia. Please dont bash us. Sometimes in the u.s and latin america beauty is more important than brains.

Congrats to Japan!!!!!!

Old miss universe very rude almost bitchy and ugly.

“as if they are super models”

It’s a fucking supermodel contest.

As for Miss Brazil, sorry to say that although her answer was beautilful..She did not answer the question directly. She was given a question that required CHOICE, and she chose neither. Miss Japan answered the question directly.

There are so many people who still can’t get over her loss last year (Just do a Google Blog search on Kurara Chibana and read the comments on related Youtube videos).

Although Miss Japan wins this year, I can’t help but consider this 50% of success was influenced by Kurara Chibana’s near-winning in 2006. If not for the publicity which Kurara had generated (with her personality and great intellect) without any recent major predecessor or influences since 2003’s Miss Japan who also made into the Top 5, I think Riyo Mori wouldn’t have the benefit of having the judges’ and audiences’ predisposed attention this year.

I mean it’s all about karma and sub-conscious factors, which perhaps can be defined along the line of “subliminal influences” and “rippling effects”. Because people are still so charmed by Kurara Chibana’s endearing personality, linguistic and intellectual abilities from last year that they would naturally take a great interest in this year’s Miss Japan, and see if the standard is still there or even better.

Although I am not in a position to comment about who is better, I could probably and boldly concur that Kurara Chibana is an embodiment of what a 21st century Asian female should be – Western and Asian knowledge, Asian women’s strong and independent personality, great sense of style and beauty, and not forgetting a burning passion in one’s life.

After all, how many Miss Universes could we remember for their great personalities and beauty even years after they have won and passed on the crown? I don’t think there’s many to count on fingers.

For a 1st Runner Up like Kurara Chibana who is still unforgotten in some audiences’ minds and still greatly appreciated a year after, I guess this could probably be seen as the next highest level a Miss Universe finalist can go.

Because after the one year Miss Universe reign, what the ladies have got left are their personalities and individual qualities to help them in their future careers and lives, not the 250K crown or sash. More so, if we are more interested in a Miss Universe Runner-up instead of the actual winner, can we still say Kurara Chibana has lost?

From an alternative point of view, perhaps by not winning the title has made Kurara truly and even more unforgettable in the audiences’ hearts. Although it is still early to say, but thoughout the next decade or so, when people mention Miss Japan or Miss Universe 2006, I’m pretty sure Kurara’s name will pop up followed by praises and appreciative comments.

I’m not a Japanese. I’m not speaking for Japan.

I’m just speaking from a human’s point of view.

If years after 2006, we could still recall that charming and passionate Kurara Chibana in our hearts, perhaps that’s the kind of quality a Miss Universe titleholder should have. For Kurara to have embodied that quality, she not only has already surpassed the status of a Miss Universe winner but has also gone the way of truly being a gorgeous legend in people’s hearts.

Yours truly,
C’est Moi.

Asian American male here… I found the 2007 Ms. Universe pageant delightful to watch. I totally agree that Ms. Japan deserving the tilted of Ms. Universe. Riyo Mori AKA Ms. Universe was thus far my favorite girl out of the 70-plus delegates representing the world. I also have to say that both the Ms. Universe Organization & the Mexican people paid total homage to the Asian Countries this year to date.

I was also thrilled/extremely proud that 5 Asian country’s Japan, Korea, Thailand, Philippines, and China represented beauty and achievement. I have to say this was an important achievement to the Asian population who were always viewed as not-beautiful, not-sexy and unattractive.

Now Mr. Jay negative comment pertaining to Ms. Japan being “Ugly” FYI: “Jay” I-don’t really think you see Ms. Japan as Ugly! I know, based on this sole comment that it has to do with your up bringing. People that think like your self are conditioned/raised to be closed minded, one dimensional from early childhood.
However, it’s not your fault! I am convinced that it’s the western society feeding there children “I’m the better Race and you have to sound, act, like-me to be notice….

It’s really sad that we live in the year 2000 and people still view the Asian/East Asians/Pacific Islander population as unattractive race of people. Let me take this opportunity to blast all you racist M/F with your one track mind’s…… “What‘s ugly is that we still live in a world where people like your self believe Caucasian is everything-right.

To be honest the Latino’s who won the tile of Ms. Universe always have a more of a European feature vs. someone coming from Puerto Rico … An example PRpeople tend to have common characteristics/features of a combination of African, Native and European mixtures… Which means they would look more ethic… But how ironic that most of pass winner’s from Latin countries glorify “Caucasian persuasion” So what does that tell the world? That looking ethic is” pretty-UGLY”?

FYI: the world is changing more and, more Bi/Multi-racial babies are being born to date… The people of color are going to over & hopefully they will Breed people that will end the self centered and egotistical thinking…… Ms. Japan is Ms. Universe, so-get over it… Those who wish to bring anymore negative comments about Asians bring it on—I’ve much, much more to say!!!!!

Peace & Love
Yours truly, “Kiss My Yellow Asian Azz…

I was a bit disappointed of Ms. China.. I hope next time they will have a better representative of their country.. maybe a girl from taiwan would be better.. Asian look is so beautiful

http://mymissuniverseblog.blogspot.com/

Riyo’s personal blog…

http://myblog.ask.jp/muj_riyo_mori/

i do agree that miss korea’s interview kind of sucked but according to different sources, the translator did screw up a bit.. what she said was “i want to use my talents, my abilities, and everything i have to help the world….. it would also be nice to have a wallet that never runs out of money SO THAT i can help the world.” yea.. the translator didn’t translate that last bit which does in fact make a difference… but then again, this sounds like i’m complaining..

all i’m saying is, miss japan should have won last year, this year not so much..

In my opinion, she should use stuff from her coutry. She was representing Japan. And Japan is too rick in things to wear.

I continue saying Brazil should be first.

But the judges were from Asia. Maybe that’s why she won!!!

http://img519.imageshack.us/my.php?image=200705300953015120rd2.jpg

Miss Brazil was much much much more beautiful than Mori. It’s clear when you see it on TV…