(Tanzania made history as the first-ever African semifinalist from that country – Flaviana Matata).
The competition was notably strong for Asian delegates, with three representatives from the continent making the top five. Winner: Japan – Riyo Mori 1st Runner-Up: Brazil – Natália Guimarães 2nd Runner-Up: Venezuela – Ly Jonaitis 3rd Runner-Up: Korea – Honey Lee 4th Runner-Up: USA – Rachel Smith Memorable Show Highlights miss universe 2007 full show
During the evening gown competition, the delegates were walking across a glossy, black circular stage. The floor, combined with high heels and long trains, was a recipe for disaster. Miss USA, Rachel Smith, took her walk wearing a royal blue gown. As she reached the center of the stage to pose, her heel caught the hem of her dress. In a horrifying split second, she tumbled forward, landing hard on her knees and hands. The floor, combined with high heels and long
: The final results sparked intense debate. While Mori won, many fans felt Natália Guimarães (Miss Brazil) , the 1st runner-up, or Honey Lee (Miss Korea) , the 3rd runner-up who had a standout evening gown performance, should have taken the crown. In a horrifying split second, she tumbled forward,