Crossovers
- Ana Rosa Brito Suárez (San Juan) previously represented Puerto Rico at the Miss International 1990 and Miss World 1993 pageants, but did not place as a finalist.
- Brenda Liz López (Lares) later became Miss Puerto Rico Universe 1999 and placed as one of the ten finalists at the Miss Universe 1999 pageant.
Read more about this topic: Miss Universe Puerto Rico 1997