| Beauty pageant participant and actress from Puerto Rico Date of Birth: 08.10.1983 Country: USA |
Ingrid Maria Rivera Santos, a beauty pageant contestant and actress from Puerto Rico, was born on October 8, 1983, in Luquillo, Puerto Rico. She participated in various beauty pageants and achieved notable success throughout her career.
In 2003, Rivera won the international beauty pageant "Miss Global Queen." Two years later, she became "Miss Puerto Rico 2005" and finished as the second runner-up in the "Miss World" competition, earning the title of "Miss Caribbean Islands."
In 2008, Rivera earned the title of "Miss Puerto Rico" and also held the title of "Miss Mundo Puerto Rico." She represented Puerto Rico in the "Miss Universe 2008" pageant held in Nha Trang, Vietnam, where she reached the semifinals but did not advance further.
During the "Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2008" competition, Rivera represented Dorado, Puerto Rico, and impressed the judges with her answer to the question about her social and occupational status. She expressed her support for women who are victims of domestic violence.
Rivera received financial support of $25,000 for her participation in the "Miss Universe 2008" pageant. However, she did not make it to the semifinals, which caused confusion among local media and her parents. Despite her elimination, Rivera remained satisfied with her performance and returned to Puerto Rico on July 26, 2008.
After her beauty pageant journey, Rivera received several job offers. In November 2008, she planned to audition for the media conglomerate "Televisa" and intended to pursue opportunities in the United States or Mexico, depending on the results.
In her personal life, Rivera faced controversy surrounding her dress and makeup for the "Miss Universe Puerto Rico" competition. She experienced a strange reaction on her skin, leading to speculation of foul play. However, forensic analysis did not find any evidence of pepper spray on her clothes or makeup brushes.
Ingrid Maria Rivera currently resides in Mexico City, where she has embarked on a career as a soap opera actress.