Mayra Matos

Mayra Matos

Beauty pageant titleholder
Born	Mayra Matos Pérez August 28, 1988 (1988-08-28) (age 23) San Juan, Puerto Rico
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Hair color	Brown
Eye color	Brown
Title(s)	Miss Puerto Rico Teenage 2005 Miss Teen International 2006 Miss Cabo Rojo Universe 2009 Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2009
Major competition(s)	Miss Teen International 2006 (Winner) Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2009 (Winner) Miss Universe 2009 (4th Runner-up)

Mayra Matos Pérez is a Puerto Rican beauty pageant titleholder who held the title of Miss Teen International 2006 and Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2009.^[1] Matos represented Puerto Rico at the Miss Universe 2009 pageant where she placed as one of the five finalists in which she then obtained the position of 4th Runner-up.^[2]

Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2009

Matos represented Cabo Rojo at the Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2009 pageant where she won the title of Miss Puerto Rico Universe and won the award for "Most Beautiful Face."^[3]

Miss Universe

Preliminary rounds

Matos wore a dress modeled after boxing gear during the traditional costume competition; the piece included a hooded robe, gloves and a championship belt bearing the Coat of arms of Puerto Rico.^[4] The outfit was known to the island's boxing tradition, which has produced more champions per capita than any other location in the world.

Controversies

There were rumors after when Mayra competed in Miss Universe 2009 that the results were backwards and that would mean Matos would be Miss Universe. In several interviews Mayra stated if this was true she wouldn't accept the crown and that she would let Stefania Fernandez enjoy her title. She continues to be active in the fashion industry after having launched her "Secret" campaign. ^[5]

Lineage

Preceded by Lauryn Eagle	Miss Teen International 2006	Succeeded by Jenny Quiroga
Preceded by Ingrid Rivera	Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2009	Succeeded by Mariana Vicente

References

1. ^ "Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2009". Daily News (New York). 2008-10-23. http://www.nydailynews.com/latino/galleries/miss_puerto_rico_2009/miss_puerto_rico_2009.html. 
2. ^ http://sgcgo.com/miss-universe-2009/
3. ^ http://www.criticalbeauty.com/Belleza_Critica_Awards_MPRU_2009.html
4. ^ Dave Masters (2009-08-12). "Universe babes get their kit ON" (in Spanish). The Sun. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/features/2582556/Miss-Universe-babes-dress-up-in-costumes-for-round.html. Retrieved 2009-08-12. 
5. ^ http://www.freebase.com/view/en/mayra_matos

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Name	Matos, Mayra
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Date of birth	1988-08-28
Place of birth	San Juan, Puerto Rico
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