Luanda, 05/29 – Miss Angola/2007, Micaela Reis, is among the world’s 10 most beautiful women, following an election in the 56th edition of the Miss Universe contest held Monday in Mexico city.

The pageant beauty contest, which brought together 80 candidates from across the world, was won by 20-year old Japanese Riyo Mori, followed by Brazilian Natália Guimarães, and Venezuelan Ly Jonaitis who ranked third.

In order to achieve that place, the 19-year old, 1,75-metre Angolan representative underwent qualifying proceedings before the members of jury chose the five finalists.

Micaela Reis was elected Miss Angola/2007 following a beauty pageant contest held in December 2006, in Luanda.

Miss Universe Miss contest started in 1952.