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You can't help but be mesmerized by her incredible beauty - those stunning
blue eyes, that luscious big hair, that effervescent smile, and that regal aura that surrounds her! Ingrid, you're the best!
And now, I will tell you who will be in the top five. Besides Puerto Rico,
the list will also include USA, Venezuela, Mexico and Japan. Japan's Hiroko Mima is fabulous and she knows how
to work it, but she will not win because Japan won last year. Many pageant observers, including Japan's national director
Ines Ligron, are predicting that Venezuela will win, but I highly doubt it. Why? Because Venezuela is ruled by
a dictator who hates everything that America stands for, so I don't think MUO owner Donald Trump would like to see his American staff
to travel in Venezuela (and they'll be lucky if they get out alive!). Mexico is also a great contender, but she
lacks facial beauty and I think that MUO is still carrying a heavy grudge against the Mexicans for booing at Rachel Smith
last year. USA's Crystle Stewart could take it all, but she's too pageant patty and she simply lacks international appeal.
So that leaves Puerto Rico's Ingrid Marie Rivera as the reasonable and rightful owner of the new Miss Universe crown! Yeah!
| 06.09.2008 | Monday
PHOTO CREDIT: MISS PUERTO RICO BEAUTY JOURNAL
PHOTO CREDIT: GETTY IMAGES
Miss Universe Riyo Mori and Miss Teen USA Hillary Cruz were also
invited, but they were basically ignored by the press because they looked like plain Janes. LOL! On a side note, have
you guys seen the new Miss Universe Japan? Talk about under-average. Hell will freeze first before she makes it to the
semi-finals; to me, she's better off staying home than compete in Vietnam!
| 03.24.2008 | Monday
PHOTO CREDIT: EL NUEVO DIA
Some people who hate Ingrid are saying that it's not fair for Trump to publicly
state that Ingrid is one of the favorites for Miss Universe 2008, because this might influence the judges and also it
might bring false hope to other deserving contestants who are just as beautiful as Ingrid. These people have the right
to express their opinion, but they cannot dictate to Trump whatever he can say or do. After all, he owns the pageant
and he can check out the right girl to represent MUO whenever he pleases. So to those who hate Ingrid, calm down!
If your girl doesn't win Miss Universe, there are many pageants out there that you can send your girl to, like John Singh's
Miss Tourism World! LOL!
| 02.25.2008 | Monday
PHOTO CREDIT: PRIMERA HORA
It's obvious from the photo that Ingrid has the markings of a true
Miss Universe. As the competition draws near, several more countries have elected their national queens and
most of them are just as beautiful and competitive as Ingrid. However, I don't think they have what it takes
to be Miss Universe. Ingrid will win Miss Universe. Mark my words!
| 02.23.2008 | Saturday
DONALD TRUMP visited Puerto Rico last week to promote his new golf complex in Rio Grande's Coco Beach. The beautiful
Ingrid greeted Trump at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Above is a videoclip of Ingrid's meeting with Trump. Magali Febles
said that neither she nor Ingrid had known about Trump's visit and that Ingrid had only fifteen minutes to prepare
herself for the meeting with the owner of MUO.
Trump confirmed that Vietnam will host this year's pageant and that
Puerto Rico is bidding heavily to host the 2009 pageant. When he was asked about Ingrid's chances, Trump said that
she has a very good chance of winning despite all the hardships she has had, meaning the pepper spray scandal.
The interviewer commented to Magali that no Puerto Rican queen has ever won Miss Universe in Asia. Magali replied
that she's working hard for that to happen! Ingrid looks so gorgeous in the video, always smiling, sexy and sophisticated
just like a true Miss Universe!
| 01.07.2008 | Monday
PHOTO CREDIT: PRIMERA HORA
The queens brought much joy and happiness as they delivered gifts to the
children of the women who reside in the house. They literally lit up the face of the kids! In the photo above,
despite her disguise, one cannot miss Ingrid because of her sparkling blue eyes! And even with a beard, Ingrid
still looks fabulous!
| 12.21.2007 | Friday
PHOTO CREDIT: PRIMERA HORA
Ingrid and her director Magali Febles must be relieved by
the verdict, because they can now relax and enjoy the coming Holidays, and eventually focus on Ingrid's
preparations as the next Miss Universe! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to Ingrid, Magali, and to all
their supporters! And a special Happy Birthday wish to Magali on December 24th!
| 12.17.2007 | Monday
Trump is very delighted to meet Ingrid for the first time, and he instantly
became enamored with his next Miss Universe! He told her that he has so many plans for her, and that she
will be a great asset to his company. He didn't elaborate on the details, but I have a feeling that he wants
Ingrid to be the spokesperson for his hotel business. And what about Magali? It is rumoured that the Donald
may be considering Magali to replace MUO President Paula Shugart. If the rumour is true, then who will
replace Magali as Puerto Rico's national director?
| 12.3.2007 | Monday
Town officials will soon have a meeting to discuss a much bigger reception when
Ingrid wins Miss Universe next year! Immediately after the parade, Ingrid returned to the Dominican Republic to
attend a party in honor of baseball player Sammy Sosa. And yesterday, Ingrid flew back to New York City as a guest
in the Tyra Banks Show.
Meanwhile, the press reported a latest investigation stating that Ingrid was
never pepper sprayed. Imagine! The press would do anything to accuse Ingrid of being a liar! Why do they hate her so much?
I believe Ingrid with all my heart and I think the press is jealous of her because they wish they are half as beautiful as her!
| 11.30.2007 | Friday
Don could not believe that Ingrid has hives because they are not visible.
Ingrid replied that she is wearing makeup to cover them. Don praised Ingrid three times for her beauty, and it looked
like as if he was ready to leave his wife for Ingrid! LOL!
After her CNN interview, Ingrid was flown to Los Angeles to appear on "The Ellen
DeGeneres Show." Her appearance was recorded on Thursday and will be shown Friday. Click on the image below to see
Ellen test Ingrid's poise on the runway!
Ellen is so smitten by Ingrid's beauty and personality that she is considering
leaving her girlfriend Portia De Rossi for Ingrid! LOL!
| 11.29.2007 | Thursday
That is like,
so pathetic! How could someone hurt a sweet, beautiful and innocent girl like Ingrid. I hope they catch the culprit
and that he or she will be appropriately punished according to the laws of the Enchanted Isle. The kind of people
who do such bad things are simply jealous or probably ugly in face.
Yesterday, Ingrid was flown to the Big Apple and was interviewed in the "Today" show by Meredith Viera. She
looked beautiful and relaxed, and she spoke eloquently and sincerely. If you missed her interview, you can view
it here.
Meanwhile, take a look at what the media is saying about
the sabotage:
Extra TV: WAS MS. PUERTO RICO REALLY A VICTIM OF SABOTAGE?
EONLINE: MISS PUERTO RICO SMILES THROUGH PEPPERY TEARS
LOOK! NO MORE PEPPERY TEARS!
Future Miss Universe Ingrid Rivera gets makup applied
© Copyright 2007. Critical Beauty.
| 06.26.2008 | Thursday
Ingrid has been in Vietnam for almost two weeks and she's having the time
of her life! Since she stepped out of the plane at Nha Trang airport, she's become one of the most photographed
contestants in the pageant. She's practically on the cover of every Vietnamese newspaper, along with other favorites
such as Misses USA, Venezuela, Vietnam, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Japan, India and Australia. As you can see
in the photo collage above, Ingrid looks fabulous in all angles and in all kinds of mood. Some of her detractors
say that she looks old and tired especially in her video interview below, but I think they are just jealous!
See for yourself:
Ingrid attended a "Sex And The City" party held at the Normandie club last May 22nd.
As usual, she looked ravishing! She modeled several new designs by the Puerto Rican designer Verona who is a male-to-
female transsexual and who looks more beautiful than most candidates in this year's Miss Universe contest! LOL! Of course,
the only other female that can outshine Verona is our beloved Ingrid herself. In the third
photo above, Ingrid and Verona sashay on the runway.
THE BEAUTIFUL INGRID was invited to attend the Miss USA 2008 pageant in Las Vegas last Friday. She and two other
Miss Universe delegates, Marianne Cruz from the Dominican Republic and Dayana Mendoza from Venezuela,
had been invited by Donald Trump to the inauguration of the Trump International Hotel & Tower also in Las Vegas.
In the photo above, Ingrid looked stunning in her sexy, tight, and short satin ruffled dress. All three women caught
the attention of the press, but it was Ingrid who stole the show because of her new perfect nose and effervescent beauty!
LAST THURSDAY, MUO owner Donald Trump returned to Puerto Rico to play golf with the Puerto Rican
governor Aníbal Acevedo Vilá. Later, Trump was accompanied by precious Ingrid at the Trump International
Golf Club in Coco Beach. Trump said that he wants to bring the Miss Universe 2009 pageant to Puerto Rico. The billionaire also
did not hesitate to say that Ingrid is now one of the favorites to win the 2008 crown!
INGRID attended the Premio Lo Nuestro Latin Music Awards in Miami last February 21st. In the photo above, she
poses with music producer Francisco Saldana of Luny Tunes. Ingrid looked spectacular in her elegant coiffe
and shimmering satin champagne gown by world-famous Puerto Rican designer Carlos Alberto. Some people did not
like the idea of Ingrid wearing her crown and sash, saying that it distracted them from fully appreciating
her gown. Helloooooooo, people! If she hadn't worn her crown and sash, then no one would have known who
she was. Duh! LOL! Although many people in the event already knew who she was!
INGRID, Uma Blasini and Alba Reyes, Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2008, 2007 and 2004 respectively,
traded their beauty queen clothes for beard and tunics to dress up as the Three Kings, or in this case, the
Three Queens, to visit a safe house for battered women in the town of Trujillo Alto last Friday. The visit
is one of several charitable events sponsored by the Miss Puerto Rico Universe Organization.
THE VERDICT IS IN: After an exhaustive investigation, the Puerto Rican police has determined that
someone did try to sabotage the precious Ingrid by dousing her garments with peppper spray. "Miss Puerto Rico
Universe was speaking the truth. She was being sincere about the allegations," Lt. Eddie Hernandez,
a San Juan police spokesman, said Wednesday. Now, the district attorney will decide whether to file charges
against the suspect, a volunteer at the pageant. I hope to God this suspect goes to jail for many years
and does community service by picking up thousands of empty pepper spray cans that litter the island! LOL!
THE BEAUTIFUL INGRID visited with her future boss, Donald Trump, at Trump's office
in New York City last week. Ingrid was accompanied by her national director, Magali Febles, (left, photo) who is perhaps
the best national director in the world and the best that Puerto Rico has ever had. The three posed for
the cameras with skyscrapers in the background.
INGRID was honored by her hometown Dorado last Saturday. She was warmly received by the town mayor Carlos López and
by thousands who lined the streets just to get a glimpse of Ingrid in the parade. You can watch scenes from the reception
in this site.
INGRID was interviewed yesterday on CNN by Don Lemon about alleged sabotage at the pageant. The charismatic anchorperson seems to
be smitten by the beautiful Ingrid, and as much as he wanted to tell her that she will be crowned the new Miss Universe,
he thought that it would not be appropriate because journalists are not supposed to be subjective.
INGRID becomes an instant celebrity when international media reported that she had been a victim of
sabotage while competing in the Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2008 pageant. She claims that some evil person had
put pepper spray on her evening gown, bikini, and makeup brushes, causing her to break out in hives.
New York Post: STUNG BEAUTY ALMOST QUIT
or if you speak French like I do, you can read "Un concours de beauté bien épicé"
and Sabotage lors de l’élection de Miss Porto Rico.
before a fashion show in Santo Domingo, Monday, Nov.26, 2007.
(AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)