
Miss Universe Japan 2008 Hiroko Mima
(and good friend of Anya Ayoung Chee)






Donald Trump poses with Miss Universe winners and former finalists Flaviana Matata, Angela Martini, Rosanna Purcell, Susie Castillo, Shandi Finnessey, Amelia Vega, Dayanna Mendoza, Justine Pasek, Riyo Mori, Crystle Stewart, Zana Krasniqi, Marigona Dragusha, and Chloe Mortaud during a photoshoot in New York today. Many of these women have gone on successful modeling and entertainment careers. (Photos: Reuters)







Maria Kamiyama, 24, won the title of Miss Universe Japan 2011 just hours ago in Tokyo. She is a sales clerk from Osaka and will now represent Japan in Brazil at the Miss Universe 2011 pageant. Miss Universe Japan 2011 first runner-up was Hibiki Nozu from Okinawa. Second runner-up was Michiko Tanaka from Shizuoka (Riyo's home town!). A total of 15 women competed for the highly coveted title. (Photos: Reuters) 