Wednesday, June 18, 2008


Riyo's year as Miss Universe ended with a bang as she celebrated Samsung's star-filled Four Seasons of Hope 7th Annual Gala.

Photos: Four Seasons of Hope 7th Annual Gala

  


Wednesday, June 11, 2008


Check out another Rolex ad featuring Riyo!

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Tuesday, May 10, 2008


Riyo heads to Rusk NYU Hospital to make frames and masks with some of the patients.

Photos: Project Sunshine

  


Monday, May 9, 2008


Riyo starts off her day with an interview in New York's Central Park.

Photos: Day in the Life

  


Tuesday, May 3, 2008


Riyo ended her trip to Italy with a dinner in Florence.
The food was so good, she thanked the chefs in person!

Photos: Florence

  


Monday, May 2, 2008


The landscapes of San Marino, a landlocked country within Italy,
are beautiful.

Photos: San Marino

  


Sunday, May 1, 2008


Riyo and the newly crowned Miss Italy, Claudia Ferraris.

Photos: Tour of Riccione.

  


Saturday, May 31, 2008


Riyo attends the Miss Universe Italy pageant in Riccione.

Photos: Italy

  


Wednesday, May 28, 2008


Riyo meets the legendary basketball player Shaquille "Shaq" O'Neal while enjoying dinner at Uncle Jack's in Manhattan.

Photos: Shaquille "Shaq" O'Neal

  


Sunday, May 18, 2008


On May 18th, Riyo joined 45,000 walkers at the 23rd Annual AIDS Walk New York which was the largest and most successful AIDS walk ever held.

Photos: 23rd Annual AIDS Walk

  


Tuesday, May 13, 2008


Riyo, Crystle and Hilary attend Cielo Latino, a benefit to raise funds for the Latino Commission on AIDS.

Photos: Cielo Latino

  


Monday, May 12, 2008


Crystle, Riyo and Hilary at the 5TH Annual Lucky Club Hospitality Suite during NBC's Upfront Week in New York.

Photos: NBC's Upfront Week

  


Friday, May 9, 2008


Check out the latest Rolex ad featuring Riyo!

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Photos: Gilda's Club Luncheon

  


Thursday, May 1, 2008


Riyo and Crystle attend A Caring Hand's 6th Annual Gala, Handing Our Children A Brighter Future.

Photos: A Caring Hand's 6th Annual Gala

  


Monday, April 28, 2008


Riyo attends the 2008 Miss Universe Canada competition. Riyo also gets to meet-up with Natalie Glebova, Miss Universe 2005, from Canada.

Photos: 2008 Miss Universe Canada competition

  


Friday, April 25, 2008


Riyo attends the United Nations Staff Day. Riyo made the opening remarks and also stressed the importance of HIV/AIDS awareness.

Photos: United Nations Staff Day

  


Tuesday, April 22, 2008


Pre-Cocktail Event for the 2008 El Museo Del Barrio Gala. The girls will be attending the gala in May.

Photos: Pre-Cocktail Event for the 2008 El Museo Del Barrio Gala

  


Saturday, April 19, 2008


Riyo celebrates the 180th Annual Festival of San Marcos in Aguascalientes, Mexico.

Photos: 180th Annual Festival of San Marcos in Aguascalientes, Mexico

  


Thursday, April 17, 2008


Riyo and Crystle attend the ASPCA's 11th Annual "Bergh" Ball in the newly re-opened Plaza Hotel.

Photos: ASPCA's Bergh Ball

  


Thursday, April 17, 2008


Riyo and Crystle attend the HealthCorps charity event.

Photo: HealthCorps Charity Event

  


Saturday, March 29, 2008


Riyo participates in the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC.

Photos: National Cherry Blossom Festival

  


Wednesday, March 26, 2008


Riyo traveled back to her native Japan with Natalia Guimaraes, Miss Brazil and 1st Runner-Up at Miss Unvierse 2007, for "Brazil Week in Japan."

Photos: Brazil Week in Japan

  


Wednesday, March 19, 2008


Riyo visited the Keio Academy in Purchase, NY. Her visit was exciting for the students and for Riyo too. Keio Academy educates its students through a unique bilingual and bicultural educational curriculum.

Video: Keio Academy

  


Wednesday, March 12, 2008


Riyo, Rachel and Hilary attend the Boys and Girls Club Gala Kick-Off Event at Capitale. The evening included a raffle and fundraising efforts for the annual BGCA Gala in June.

Photos: Boys and Girls Club Gala Kick-Off

  


Thursday, March 6, 2008


Sightseeing in Berlin, Germany.

Photos: Berlin

  


Wednesday, March 5, 2008


Riyo and Rachel head to Berlin, Germany to present the 5 Star Diamond Awards.

Photos: Berlin

  


Tuesday, March 4, 2008


Opening of the new YMI Jeans showroom in New York City.

Photos: YMI Jeans showroom

  


Friday, February 29, 2008


Miss Espana 2008.

Photos: Miss Espana 2008

  


Friday, February 15, 2008


Riyo made a surprise visit to the Chelsea Park Recreation Center, and read excerpts from Paramount's "The Spiderwick Chronicles" to several groups of 10-13 year olds.

Photos: The Spiderwick Chronicles

   


Thursday, February 14, 2008


Riyo and Rachel visit patients at Schervier Nursing Care Center to celebrate Valentine's Day.

Photos: Schervier Nursing Care Center

   


Saturday, February 09, 2008


Keep Memory Alive's "Power of Love Gala" to benefit
the Lou Ruvo Brain Institute.

Photos: Power of Love Gala

   


Friday, February 08, 2008


Another day at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

Photos: Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

   


Thursday, February 07, 2008


Rachel and Riyo attend the Kodak "Celebrity Apprentice" screening party at Tenjune in NYC!

Photos: Celebrity Apprentice

   


Tuesday, February 05, 2008


Riyo and Rachel hit up the tents at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Bryant Park.

Photos: Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

   


Thursday, January 31, 2008


Riyo reconnects with Dr. Mathilde Krim, founder of amfAR at the annual amfAR Gala.

Photos: amfAR Gala

   


Monday, January 28, 2008


Riyo visits children at the Manhattan Ronald McDonald House
with Project Sunshine.

Photos: Ronald McDonald House
Photos: Five Star Diamond Award

   


Friday, January 25, 2008


Riyo spent time with Celebrity Apprentice Star Carol Alt
at the Waldorf Astoria in New York.

Photos: 53rd Annual Viennese Opera Ball

   


Thursday, January 10, 2008


Riyo visits the offices of the Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations.

Photos: Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations

   


Saturday, December 15, 2007


Riyo embarks on a tour of Moscow.
Here, she gets a closer view of the Kremlin and the Red Square.

Photos: From Russia with Love (Day 3)
Video: Kremlin and Red Square

   


Friday, December 14, 2007


Riyo and Tatiana, Miss Russia Universe 2006, reunite! They competed together at the 2007 Miss Universe competition in Mexico City.

Photos: From Russia with Love (Day 2)

   


Thursday, December 13, 2007


Riyo participates in a press conference with local Russian media
while visiting Moscow.

Photos: From Russia with Love

   


Tuesday, December 11, 2007


Riyo and Hilary head to Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
to hand out toys with volunteers.

Photos: Project Sunshine and Starbucks Toy Drive

   


Monday, December 10, 2007


Riyo, Hilary and Rachel paid a visit to the Nina Showroom in
New York City.

Photos: Nina Showroom

   


Wednesday, December 05, 2007


Riyo arrives in Cannes, France to present
the Five Star Diamond Award to various resorts.

Photos: Five Star Diamond Award

   


Tuesday, December 04, 2007


Riyo and Rachel enjoy Cannes via yacht.

Photos: Cannes, France

   


Saturday, December 01, 2007


Riyo attends the New York AIDS Film Festival
Red Ball Awards and Fashion Show.

Photos: NY AIDS Film Festival Red Ball Awards and Fashion Show

   


Saturday, December 01, 2007


Riyo made several appearances around New York
in commemoration of World AIDS Day

Photos: World AIDS Day

   


Thursday, November 29, 2007


Riyo heads to Macau to present the Five Star Diamond Award
to the Galaxy Hotel.

Five Star Diamond Award

   


Wednesday, November 28, 2007


Next stop, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa for Riyo, Rachel and Hilary.

Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa, Vietnam

   


Monday, November 26, 2007


Riyo is honored by Vogue Nippon as Woman of the Year 2007 in Japan.

Photos: Women of the Year 2007

   


Monday, November 19, 2007


Katherine Alford of the Food Network Kitchens stops by the apartment to give the girls a lesson in healthy and quick cooking.

Photos: Cooking Lesson with Food Network

   


Saturday, November 17, 2007


Riyo and Rachel telling Las Vegas how excited
they were to be at the Planet Hollywood Grand Opening!

Photos: Planet Hollywood Grand Opening

   


Friday, November 16, 2007


Riyo and Rachel spending a few moments in front of the famous "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada" sign.

Photos: Vegas

   


Wednesday, November 14, 2007


Riyo, Hilary and Rachel volunteer at God’s Love We Deliver.

Photos: God's Love We Deliver

   


Tuesday, November 13, 2007


Riyo has a photo shoot with Thirteen Minutes Magazine.
She will appear on the cover of the January/February issue!

Photos: Thirteen Minutes Magazine Photo Shoot

   


Monday, November 12, 2007


Riyo, Rachel and Hilary attend the Rolex Mentor and Protege Arts initiative dinner at Lincoln Center.

Photos: Rolex Mentor and Protege Arts initiative dinner

   


Monday, November 12, 2007


Radio City Music Hall's Christmas Spectacular.

Photos: Christmas Spectacular

   


Sunday, November 11, 2007


Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium Premiere.

Photo: Photo: Movie Premiere

   


Friday, November 09, 2007


Riyo, Rachel and Hilary take a moment to pose
with the writers of Seventeen.com.

Photo: Seventeen.com

   


Tuesday, November 06, 2007


Riyo heads to GMHC to help with the lunch program.

Photos: Riyo Volunteers at GMHC
Video: Riyo Serves Lunch

   


Friday, November 02, 2007


Riyo and Rachel are invited to take part in the upcoming film, "Fighting" starring Terrence Howard.

Photos: "Fighting"

   


Wednesday, October 31, 2007


Riyo, Rachel and Hilary dress up as bellydancers for Halloween.

Photos: Trick or Treat!

   


Tuesday, October 30, 2007


Wardrobe and lighting is adjusted while Riyo hams for the camera.

Photo: You C - 1000 Commercial Shoot

   


Thursday, October 25, 2007


Check out the latest YMI billboard of Riyo, Rachel and Hilary in New York.

Photo: YMI Billboard

   


Wednesday, October 24, 2007


Riyo poses for her commercial for You C - 1000.

Photos: You C - 1000 Commercial Shoot

   


Sunday, October 21, 2007


Riyo takes some time to go sightseeing in Beijing.

Photos: Beijing Sights

   


Saturday, October 20, 2007


Riyo Mori Shoots in Beijing for 25 Ans Magazine.

Photos: 25 Ans Magazine

   


Friday, October 19, 2007


Fendi Fashion Show at the Great Wall of China.

Photos: Fendi at the Great Wall of China

   


Wednesday, October 17, 2007


Riyo poses with actresses Penelope and Monica Cruz
at the Samantha Thavasa event in Tokyo.

Photos: Riyo's Japan Appearances Continue!

   


Tuesday, October 16, 2007


Riyo meets with world famous make-up artist, Dick Page.
An upcoming feature in Marie Claire shot by Leslie Kee will highlight Dick Page's work and Riyo is one of the models!.

Photos: Marie Claire Photo Shoot

   


Monday, October 15, 2007


Riyo gets her make up touched up during a photo shoot
for BK Magazine.

Photos: BK Magazine Photo Shoot

   


Friday, October 12, 2007


Riyo is interviewed by Janak Bhimani for his internet show on Fuji.

Photos: Riyo is interviewed for Fuji TV
Video: Vlogazine Interview

   


Wednesday, October 10, 2007


The ladies take a break from their InTouch photo shoot at the apartment to goof around!

Photos: InTouch photo shoot

   


Tuesday, October 09, 2007


Riyo, Rachel,Tara, Hilary & Katie at the Pageant Place wrap party...DJ´ing at NYC hot spot Tenjune!

Photos: Pageant Place wrap party

   


Sunday, October 07, 2007


Riyo Heads Upstate for a Hiking Excursion.

Photos: Mohonk Preserve

   


Thursday, October 04, 2007


Riyo spent several days visiting St. Kitts and Nevis.

Photos: St. Kitts and Nevis

   


Wednesday, October 03, 2007


Riyo, Hilary and Rachel attend an MUO dinner at the Rainbow Room in NYC.

Photos: Rainbow Room

   


Saturday, September 29, 2007


Riyo spent several days at the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas making special appearances throughout the weekend.

Photos: Dolphin Cay

   


Friday, September 28, 2007


Riyo, Rachel, and Hilary pose at the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas.

Photos: Bahamas

   


Thursday, September 20th, 2007


The New York Daily News Interview the Titleholders
for Pageant Place.  The Girls also shot Promotional
Photos for Their Reality Show on MTV.

Photos: New York Daily News Interview
Photos: Pageant Place Photo Shoot

   


Wednesday, September 19, 2007


Riyo in a fashion photo shoot for Elle magazine.

Photos: Elle Shoot

   


Sunday, September 9th, 2007


The Girls Hit Las Vegas for the MTV VMAs.

Photos: MTV VMAs in Las Vegas

   


Wednesday, September 5th, 2007


Riyo, Hilary and Rachel pose together at a YMI Jeans photo shoot. The photos will appear in print and outdoor advertising as part of YMI's Holiday Campaign this Winter. Look out for them!

Photos: YMI Jeans photo shoot

   


Saturday, September 1st, 2007




Photos: "Playing For Good" Day 3

   


Friday, August 31st, 2007




Photos: "Playing For Good" Day 2.

   


Thursday, August 30th, 2007


Riyo, Rachel and Hilary arrive in Mallorca, Spain for a three day weekend of play and philanthropy with "Playing For Good".

Photos: "Playing For Good" Day 1.

   


Monday, August 27th, 2007


Riyo and Hilary attend the US Open.

Photos: US OPEN

   


Friday, August 24th, 2007


Riyo attends the Miss Teen USA 2007 Coronation Ball

Photos: Miss Teen USA 2007 Coronation Ball

Video: Watch the Interview

   


Thursday, August 23rd, 2007


Riyo attends Miss Teen USA 2007 Silent Auction Charity Event

Photos: Miss Teen USA 2007 Silent Auction Charity Event


   


Thursday, August 23rd, 2007


Riyo, Rachel, Katie and Tara Conner get ready for their Access Hollywood interview with Billy Bush to promote PAGEANT PLACE!

Photos: PAGEANT PLACE Access Hollywood Interview

   


Thursday, August 23rd, 2007


Riyo and Rachel head to 98.7 FM to Promote the 2007 Miss Teen USA Pageant.

Photos: 98.7 FM

   


Saturday, August 18th, 2007


Mr. and Mrs. Trump, Riyo and Rachel and the Mercedes-Benz Polo Challenge at the Bridgehampton Polo Club.

Photos: The Mercedes-Benz Polo Challenge

   


Sunday, August 5th, 2007


Riyo in Indonesia - Day 4

Photos: Riyo in Indonesia

   


Saturday, August 4th, 2007


Riyo in Indonesia - Day 3

Photos: Riyo in Indonesia

   


Friday, August 3rd, 2007


Riyo in Indonesia - Day 2

Photos: Riyo in Indonesia

   


Thursday, August 2nd, 2007


Riyo in Indonesia - Day 1

Photos: Riyo in Indonesia

   


Saturday, July 21st, 2007


Riyo, Rachel and Katie hand out awards during the Best Buddies Leadership Conference in Bloomington, IN.

Photos: Best Buddies Leadership Conference

   


Friday, July 20th, 2007


Riyo, Rachel and Katie participate in the 2007 Best Buddies Leadership Conference in Bloomington, IN.

Photos: Best Buddies Leadership Conference

   


Saturday, July 14th, 2007


Riyo, Rachel and Katie were guests of the New York Red Bulls at the Red Bulls vs. New England Revolution soccer match-up.

Photos: The newest Red Bulls

   


Wednesday, July 4th, 2007


Rachel, Riyo and Katie attend the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular at the Water Club in NYC.

Photos: Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular

   


Wednesday, June 27th, 2007


The girls visit NAO Salon and Spa in New York City.

Photos: NAO Salon and Spa in New York City

   


Tuesday, June 25th, 2007


Riyo at her Photoshoot with East West Magazine.

Photos: East West Magazine

   


Tuesday, June 19th, 2007


Riyo attends a training session at APICHA (Asian & Pacific Islander Coalition on HIV/AIDS).

Photos: APICHA

   


Saturday, June 16th, 2007


Riyo returns to Japan for Homecoming.

Photos: Homecoming

   


Friday, June 15th, 2007


Riyo returns to Japan for Homecoming.

Photos: Homecoming

   


Thursday, June 14th, 2007


Riyo returns to Japan for Homecoming.

Photos: Homecoming

   


Wednesday, June 13th, 2007


Riyo returns to Japan for Homecoming.

Photos: Homecoming

   


Monday, June 11th, 2007


Riyo returns to Japan and partakes in a press conference in Tokyo.

Photos: Homecoming

   


Friday, June 8th, 2007


Riyo has her first photo shoot in New York, with Fadil Berisha.

Video: Photo Shoot Part I
Video: Photo Shoot Part II

   


Friday, June 8th, 2007


Riyo, Rachel and Katie go to the "Top of the Rock"

Video: Top of the Rock
Photos: Top of the Rock
Video: Fuji TV's Vlogazine

   


Thursday, June 7th, 2007


Riyo Visits Sirius Satellite Radio for Interviews

Photos: Sirius Satellite Radio

   


Thursday, June 7th, 2007


Riyo and Rachel joined forces in ringing the opening bell at the Amex.

Photos: Amex
Video: Opening Bell

   


Wednesday, June 6th, 2007


Rachel, Katie and Riyo attend Nina's exclusive grand opening of their new showroom in Union Square.

Photos: Nina Shoes

   


Tuesday, June 5th, 2007


Riyo attends amfAR's 8th Annual "Honoring with Pride" event at the Rainbow Room.

Photos: amfAR Event

   


Tuesday, June 5th, 2007


Emily Frances goes one on one with Riyo on the CW11 Morning News.

Video: CW11 Emily's Extra

   


Tuesday, June 5th, 2007


Riyo and Rachel make an appearance on Fox & Friends

Photos: Fox & Friends

   


Sunday, June 3, 2007


Riyo enjoys Japan Day in New York's Central Park.

Photos: Japan Day

   


Tuesday, May 29, 2007


Riyo Mori's first day of interviews and photos as Miss Universe 2007.

Video: Interviews
Video: Photos
Video: Photo shoot with Fadil

   


Monday, May 28, 2007


Riyo Mori of Japan wins 2007 Miss Universe Crown.

Video: Crowning Moment