Venus [PG], the authority on women's legs, today named 20-year-old Ashley Flores of Miami, Florida, the national winner of the 2007 Venus Breeze "Legs of a Goddess" contest. Rihanna, who kicked-off the nationwide contest in June, will celebrate Ms. Flores's win by presenting her with an award at New York City's Nokia Theatre in October.
Ms. Flores secured the Venus Breeze "Legs of a Goddess" title in the face of competition from women across the country. Contestants from San Diego to Boston competed before a panel of judges that included actress and "Dancing with the Stars" alum, Stacy Keibler. In addition to toned and shapely legs, the judges looked for women with a confident and charismatic personality.
"I can't believe Venus Breeze picked me as the 'Legs of a Goddess' winner!" said Flores. "Not only was I told that I have the best legs in America, but I'll be meeting Rihanna and receiving a trip to the Caribbean! I feel so incredibly lucky."
Ms. Flores has a passion for dancing and is currently enjoying her third year as a dancer for the Miami Heat. She stays in shape with daily dance practice, but also enjoys yoga and running. As the national winner of the Venus Breeze "Legs of a Goddess" contest, Ms. Flores will travel on a "Goddess Getaway" for two to the island of Anguilla, a prize valued at $15,000.
"Now in its fifth year, the Venus 'Legs of a Goddess' contest celebrates women who exude beauty both inside and out," said Kara Salzillo, External Relations Manager for Venus. "We saw many beautiful legs this summer, but Ashley's charming personality, confident strut and overall enthusiasm made her an obvious choice for the 2007 title."
Rihanna, whose hit song "Umbrella" was number one on the charts for seven weeks this summer, was named the 2007 Venus Breeze "Celebrity Legs of a Goddess" during a ceremony in New York City on June 8, 2007. The singing sensation is currently on tour with her new album Good Girl Gone Bad.
The 2007 "Legs of a Goddess" contest celebrated the launch of Venus Breeze, the first 2-in-1 razor with built-in Shave Gel Bars. It is the latest shaving innovation from the number one female shaving brand, used by more than 40 million women around the world. Enhanced with rich body butters and a fresh tropical scent, the Venus Breeze shaving system eliminates the need for shaving cream or soap. Simply wetting the razor activates the Shave Gel Bars for a light lather and smooth glide. The razor also has an enhanced gripping surface for outstanding control and easy handling.
