Riyo Mori represented Japan Miss Universe 2007 on 28th May 2007 at the National Auditorium in Mexico City, Mexico. She was crowned as the winner at the end of the event finale. She is a Japanese actress, dancer, model. In 2008, she and her mother opened a multicultural dance school, I.R.M Academy, where she currently serves as the artistic director. She has also continued with her charity work with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Special Olympics and HIV/AIDS awareness, the official platform of the Miss Universe Organization.