Massiel Indira Taveras Henríquez (born 7 July 1984 in Santiago de los Caballeros) is a Dominican presenter, designer, actress and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Dominican Republic 2007 and represented her country at Miss Universe 2007.

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Massiel Taveras
Born	Massiel Indira Taveras Henríquez (1984-07-07) 7 July 1984 (age 37) Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
Nationality	Dominican
Alma mater	Universidad APEC
Occupation	presenter, designer, actress, model
Title	Miss Dominican Republic 2007 Reina Hispanoamericana 2007

Personal life

Born in Santiago de los Caballeros, Massiel is daughter of Damían Taveras and Carmen Henríquez de Taveras. She has six siblings, among them, the conductor of television and ex- queen of beauty Rita Isaura Taveras. She is a graduate of Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra. Massiel Taveras moved to Hollywood to pursue acting.[1]

Pageant participation

Miss Dominican Republic 2007

Taveras competed at Miss Dominican Republic 2007 on March 22, 2007, representing Santiago, where she was crowned the winner by Mía Taveras (her cousin).

Miss Universe 2007

Massiel competed at the Miss Universe 2007 pageant on May 28, 2007 in Mexico City. Although among of the favorites Taveras did not place.[2][3]

Reina Hispanoamericana 2007

On October 26 Taveras was crowned Reina Hispanoamericana 2007 during an event held in Santa Cruz, Bolivia ; she also won the most beautiful face award and best figure award.[4]

References

Sources

• Masiel Taveras (Photo)
• Global Beauties - Miss Dominican Republic Universe 2007

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Francine Eickemberg	Reina Hispanoamericana 2007	Succeeded by Laura Zúñiga (Dethroned) Vivian Noronha (Successor)
Preceded by Mía Taveras	Miss Dominican Republic 2007	Succeeded by Marianne Cruz
Preceded by Mía Taveras	Miss Santiago 2007	Succeeded by Ana Viñas