Riyo Mori - Miss Universe Pt.1 | Small Town Stage to Global Slay | NameDropper w/TheChrisDean Ep.3

In this episode of Namedropper, Christopher Dean interviews Riyo Mori, Miss Universe 2007, who shares her inspiring journey from a small town in Japan to becoming an international star. Riyo discusses her early passion for dance, her experiences studying in Canada, and her unexpected entry into the Miss Japan pageant, which ultimately led her to win Miss Universe. Throughout the conversation, Riyo emphasizes the importance of support from her family, particularly her grandmother, and the magic of performance that comes from being true to oneself.

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Guest -
Riyo Mori, Miss Universe 2007
Instagram: @riyomori_

"I felt the magic on the stage."

Chapters
00:00
The Journey Begins: From Japan to New York
01:45
Roots and Early Life in Shizuoka
06:16
The Road to Radio City: Dance Aspirations
11:28
Becoming Miss Universe: A Surprising Turn
18:39
The Impact of Fame and Cultural Identity
23:26
The Competitive Landscape: Miss Japan 2007
30:06
Embracing the Stage: The Magic of Performance
36:13
The It Factor: Finding Confidence in Pageant