Miss Universe 2007: Magnificent Beauties

In the previous post, I listed the delegates I think have a good chance of making it to the finals of the 2007 Miss Universe pageant. This post is all about winners. Yes, the women listed here are simply magnificent for various reasons. I think most should make it to the finals (top 15) without even trying. I predict these women will also make it to the semi-finals (top 10), but it’s not going to be a walk in the park for some of these girls.


I know what you’re thinking; what is Eileen Roca Torralvo, Miss Colombia 2007, doing on this list? Actually, she was on my previous list of delegates with potential, but there’s something about her that screams beauty queen. She is the perfect South American beauty. In fact, she reminds me a lot of past Venezuelan beauties, and that’s why she’s on this list. She’s not a favorite among bloggers or pageant aficionados, but I think she will do very well. Again, she’s a great pageant pattie, and I hope she does well. Unfortunately, she’s not the greatest speaker, and that can be a problem. So, I predict she’ll make it to the finals, and I am cautiously optimistic that she will also be one of the semi-finalists. However, if she fails to impress the judges, she’ll leave the door wide open for South Africa and Brazil. I doubt she’ll win the crown. If she ends up in the top 5, I’ll be surprised. Clearly, Eileen is the weakest delegate on this list.


At first, I thought Teodora Marcic, Miss Serbia 2007, was just like South Africa, Slovenia, and Estonia—just another blond beauty. However, there’s something about her that makes her stand out. She’s confident, that’s one reason, but the thing I love most about her is that, unlike most of the other delegates, she doesn’t feel the need to laugh uncontrollably like a school girl—like Miss Slovenia. I’m not saying she’s the best speaker. I’m just saying that she will easily make it to the finals (top 15), and I predict she will be a semi-finalist (top 10). Although Teodora has a better shot than Miss Colombia, she’s still vulnerable. I doubt she’ll place in the top 5.


Flaviana Matata, Miss Tanzania 2007, has a smile that just lights up any room. She’s a natural (unadulterated) beauty that will win over the judges. I think she’ll make it to the finals (top 15), and, of course, she deserves a spot in the semi-finals (top 10). I can’t say she deserves a spot in the top 5. I think she can do it, but there are a number of things that may work against her. She’s not as polished as some of the other delegates, and she lacks experience. Seriously, she’s no match for women like Venezuela and Dominican Republic. These women know exactly what to say and do to win any crown. Flaviana will probably win over the judges with her exotic beauty at the outset, but her chances of winning the crown are slim.


Tatiana Kotova, Miss Russia 2007, is gorgeous. She’s not just beautiful and photogenic; she’s the type of woman who stops traffic. She looks a little like Michelle Pfeiffer. I predict she will be a semi-finalist (top 10). I’m not sure if she has what it takes to place in the top 5. She looks wonderful in her evening gown, but she doesn’t have a killer body. That’s her biggest weakness. If she ends up in the top 5, which is not beyond her reach, her chances of winning the crown are not very good. Tatiana may be a stunning woman, but she’s not a great speaker.


Natalia Zabala Arroyo, Miss Spain 2007, is my personal favorite. If I ruled the world, I would personally place the tiara on her beautiful head and declare her woman of the year—Miss Universe 2007. Natalia is a great representative of Iberian beauty. She stands out for several reasons. I think she’s very photogenic, as are other girls, of course. But she’s special in other ways. She doesn’t look or act like most of the other women. She’s poised and confident; not the greatest speaker but effective. And her biggest strength is her presence—just looking at her one gets the impression that she’s a cultured woman. That has to count for something. Unfortunately, like Miss Russia, she doesn’t have the best body. I predict she will be a semi-finalist (top 10). She definitely has what it takes to place in the top 5 (and maybe even win the crown), but it won’t be easy. Russia and Mexico will be her biggest rivals.

These are some of my predictions for the upcoming Miss Universe pageant. I’m working on one more post—it’s the big one. My predictions are based on a number of factors, including past finalists and current trends. But the truth of the matter is that everything depends on the judges. Their collective tastes and dislikes will decide who will go home with the crown. Sometimes I wonder why I even bother to post this stuff. Well, I actually enjoy sharing my thoughts with people who love beauty pageants. So, that’s why I’m posting this.

I’ll post a recap of the final some time after Monday, May 28th. If you liked this post, you may want to check out some of my other MU posts:
Beauties with Great Potential
True Beauty Queens (Final Predictions)

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