Ericka Yadira Cruz Escalante (born November 16, 1981, in Mérida) is a Mexican beauty pageant titleholder who represented her country in the Miss Universe 2002, held in Puerto Rico. She was the first woman of predominantly African heritage to represent Mexico in Miss Universe. References 1981 births Living people Miss Universe 2002 contestants Nuestra Belleza México winners People from Mérida, Yucatán