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

She has six siblings, among them, the conductor of television and ex- queen of beauty Rita Isaura Taveras.

Massiel Taveras moved to Hollywood to pursue acting.

Massiel competed at the Miss Universe 2007 pageant on May 28, 2007 in Mexico City.

[2] 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.