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Massiel Taveras, Miss Santiago de los Caballeros, was elected Miss Dominican Republic Universe 2007 during a televised event that took place at the Teatro La Fiesta. A 22-year old student of Interior Design, Massiel stands 1.70 m (5'7") in height and will represent her country at the upcoming Miss Universe pageant in Mexico.

The 1st runner-up was Miss Salcedo (Marianne Cruz); 2nd runner-up was Miss Duarte (Sheila Garcia), 3rd runner-up was Miss Altagracia (Janna Montas) and the 4th runner-up was Miss Sanchez Ramirez (Yessenia Aybar).

The contestants from the Dominican Community in New York, Barahona, Santiago Rodriguez, San Cristobal and Azua completed the Top 10.

Aida de la Cruz (San Cristobal) won the Miss Photogenic Award, while Janna Montas (Altagracia) won the Best Fantasy Costume Award.

Miss Puerto Rico Universe, Uma Blasini, attended the event.

Earlier in the week, the Miss Dominican Republic Universe pageant was in the middle of controversy when one of the contestants (Ioanna Giouzzepos) was disqualified for not having the required paperwork that certified her as a Dominican citizen.

Massiel was crowned by Mia Taveras, last year's Miss Dominican Republic Universe and the current Srta. Continente Americano and Miss Global Cities.

Special thanks to Diario HOY

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