Reliving the Magic: Miss Universe 2007 Full Show Recap Miss Universe 2007 pageant, held on May 28, 2007
The show began not with a whisper, but with an explosion of mariachi trumpets. Host Vanessa Minnillo, resplendent in silver, welcomed the world as the contestants flooded the stage in shimmering national costumes. The theme was "Fiesta of the Americas," and the choreography was a whirlwind of salsa, samba, and traditional folk dances. Japan’s Riyo Mori, in a delicate crane-inspired silk dress, moved with a quiet precision that belied her fierce ambition. The crowd roared as Miss USA, Rachel Smith, twirled in a star-spangled gown—but it was Miss Venezuela, Ly Jonaitis, whose smoldering gaze into the camera that made television producers whisper, "She’s one to watch."
The Miss Universe 2007 full show remains a touchstone for three reasons:
The Show
The show featured a performance by the Mexican pop group RBD, who were at the height of their global fame. Their high-energy medley during the swimsuit competition added a contemporary, pop-culture edge to the traditional pageant format. Why the 2007 Edition Still Trends
National Costume Protest: Miss Mexico's original costume featured scenes of hangings from the Cristero War; following public outcry, it was redesigned to feature the Virgin of Guadalupe Miss Sweden Withdrawal: Isabel Lestapier Winqvist
Reliving the Magic: Miss Universe 2007 Full Show Recap Miss Universe 2007 pageant, held on May 28, 2007
The show began not with a whisper, but with an explosion of mariachi trumpets. Host Vanessa Minnillo, resplendent in silver, welcomed the world as the contestants flooded the stage in shimmering national costumes. The theme was "Fiesta of the Americas," and the choreography was a whirlwind of salsa, samba, and traditional folk dances. Japan’s Riyo Mori, in a delicate crane-inspired silk dress, moved with a quiet precision that belied her fierce ambition. The crowd roared as Miss USA, Rachel Smith, twirled in a star-spangled gown—but it was Miss Venezuela, Ly Jonaitis, whose smoldering gaze into the camera that made television producers whisper, "She’s one to watch." miss universe 2007 full show
The Miss Universe 2007 full show remains a touchstone for three reasons: Reliving the Magic: Miss Universe 2007 Full Show
The Show
The show featured a performance by the Mexican pop group RBD, who were at the height of their global fame. Their high-energy medley during the swimsuit competition added a contemporary, pop-culture edge to the traditional pageant format. Why the 2007 Edition Still Trends Japan’s Riyo Mori, in a delicate crane-inspired silk
National Costume Protest: Miss Mexico's original costume featured scenes of hangings from the Cristero War; following public outcry, it was redesigned to feature the Virgin of Guadalupe Miss Sweden Withdrawal: Isabel Lestapier Winqvist
