The new Miss Puerto Rico Universe is Ingrid Marie Rivera, 24, (left). She represented the town of Dorado. Rivera was crowned Friday night at the Centro de Bellas Artes in Santurce. Her runner-up was (Cynthia Olavarria lookalike) Claudia Cruz Bosch of Santurce, the second runner-up was Kristina Ruisanchez of Trujillo Alto,the third runner-up was Maribel Montalvo of Utuado, the fourth runner-up was Amanda Diaz of Isabela and the fifth runner-up was Ivelisse del Valle of Bayamón who was chosen by Sprint text voters. Ingrid was also chosen as Miss Photogenic. In 2005, Rivera was crowned Miss World Puerto Rico and placed third in Miss World. Ingird is the third Puerto Rican beauty queen to have won both the national titles for Miss World and Miss Universe. Joyce Giraud was crowned Miss World Puerto Rico in 1994 and then Miss Puerto Rico Universe in 1998. Likewise, Sarybel Velilla was crowned Miss World Puerto Rico in 1996 and then Miss Puerto Rico Universe in 2000.
It would appear that it was not all smiles backstage. The Miss Puerto Rico Organization has revealed that Ingrid's gown and makeup were spiked with pepper spray . This caused her to break out into hives. The organization has sent the dress and maskeup to be analysed and are lauching an investigation to find the culprit responsible.
The story has generated lots of interest worldwide and Ingrid has appeared on the Ellen Degenerees Show , The Morning Show with Meredith Viera and on CNN with Don Lemon.
Critical Beauty has links to some of the Interview that Ingrid has done this week.
