Peruvian model sentenced to prison

Peruvian actress and model Angie Jibaja was sentenced to two years in prison on Thursday for attacking another woman in a nighclub in 2006.

According to prosecutors Jibaja began arguing with Vanesa La Torre Cutipa at a Miraflores nightclub on Feb. 5, 2006. The two began fighting and La Torre was seriously injured when Jibaja threw a glass in her face.

The 28-year-old model was also ordered to pay La Torre about $1,000. in civil reparations.

Jibaja is a well known in Peru and gained wider fame for her role as Gabriela in the 2005 film Mañana te cuento. She is highly recognizable due to her distinctive tattoos.

According to reports, Jibaja was hysterical upon hearing the sentence. Her attorney, Luis Alberto Paz, described the judge’s decision as “excessive” but the court cited the actresses repeated instances of ignoring summons as basis for the decision.