Meet the stunning Brazilian bikini beauties battling it out to be crowned the Muse of Ipanema - and land a saucy Playboy shoot
Emma Payne
Updated on March 22, 2026
THESE curvy Brazilian bikini-clad models are battling it out to win a new competition that comes with the prize of a saucy Playboy photo shoot.
The Samba stunners are bidding to be crowned the Muse of Ipanema and win a spot on the cover of Playboy Portugal.
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This jaw-dropping new event has been created by the Miss BumBum founders which sees contestants judged on their rears.
The Muse of Ipanema has already begun with a winner due to be named on October 9.
Ipanema, in the south zone of Rio de Janeiro, is a wealthy neighbourhood and one of the most famous beaches in the country.
Models taking part in the contest include Adriana de Oliveira, Amanda Souza, Camila Fernandes, Carina Stefani, Debora Edvirges, Natalia Katarine, Poliana Veiga, Priscila Andrade and Talita Roberta.
Miss BumBum attracts worldwide attention like few other beauty pageants ever could as models battle to be crowned "best bottom in Brazil".
Judging officially started on August 7, and the hopefuls are still battling it out for votes.
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