Ingrid Marie Rivera won the Miss Puerto Rico beauty pageant after her dress and makeup were tainted with pepper spray. Between appearances on stage, she put ice packs on her face and body to control the hives and swelling.
Fast Facts:
- Will be 2008 Miss Universe contestant
- Born: October 8, 1983
- Birthpace: Luquillo, Puerto Rico
- Previous Pageants Won:
- Miss Barranquitas World 2002
- Miss Puerto Rico Hawaiian Tropic 2002
- Miss Puerto Rico Global Queen 2003
- Miss Global Queen 2003
- Miss Dorado World 2005
- Miss World Puerto Rico 2005
- Miss World Caribbean 2005
- Miss Dorado Universe 2008
- Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2008
Ingrid Marie Rivera News
- Google News: Ingrid Marie Rivera
- CNN.com: Beauty queen overcomes spiked makeup for crown (November 26, 2007)
- "We thought at first it was an allergic reaction, or maybe nerves. But the second time, we knew it couldn't have been a coincidence." (Pageant spokesman Harold Rosario)
- TransWorldNews: Ingrid Marie Rivera wins pageant (2006)
- Fort Wayne Journal Gazette: "Beauty queen takes 1st despite pepper spray" (2007)