The Brazilian Workout Plan

Good Morning!

Instead of going to the gym, maybe everyone should be getting their workout at samba school. Check out these youtube clips of a samba queen and samba school Beija Flor breaking it down and you'll see what I mean. I'm exhausted and lost weight just watching these chicks!

Brazil's Rising Star, Lucy Ramos

Lucy as "Adelaide" in Sinhá Moça


(Photos: Marcelo Garcia)

Brazilian tv actress and model, Lucy Ramos graces the cover and is featured in the latest issue of RAÇA BRASIL.
The 25 year-old is from Brazil's northeastern province Pernambuco. Lucy began modeling at age 16, within a couple years she got a big break acting on brazilian telenovela "Comecar de Novo" (Starting New).

Her claim to fame was starring on hit telenovela, Sinhá Moça (Sinhá Girl), as Adelaide. Ramos has been staying busy. In 2006, she was in English speaking fright flick, Turistas. Last year she starred on brazilian reality show Domingão do Faustão (Dancing on Ice) and telenovela, Foot in Jaca.

I have a feeling we'll be seeing more of this brazilian cutie!

Brazilian Model, Rojane Fradique

Rojane Fradique Santos is a Brazilian model from Salvador, Bahia in north-east Brazil. She stands at 5'11' and is 21 years-old. Rojane is represented by agency Elite Model Management and placed second in the 2003 "Elite Model Look Brasil" contest.

Rojane has strutted the catwalks of Rio, Sao Paulo, Paris and Singapore. She's had a cameo on telenovela, "Belíssima" and has appeared in several magazines including Vogue Brasil, Revista da Folha and Vogue Teen.

The World's Greatest Party

Rio Carnaval

Trini Carnival Queen for Evolution 2008

Samba Queen, Amanda Barbosa

As some of you may know, the Carnaval is approaching on February 2nd this year and the celebration has already begun.

Carnaval is a collage of Christian traditions, the masquerade and African elements highlighted with music and dance. Carnaval is an absolutely beautiful,colorful, and flamboyant celebration of national focus and pride. Favelas and cities prepare throughout the year and reach fever pitch just before Carnaval begins.

I've gone to Brazil's street parades in Copacabana and Ipanema and I've actually performed with samba school Imperatriz at the Samba Dromo. So, I'm partial to Brazil and consider their Carnaval the best party in the world.

So, over the next 1 1/2 wks in honor of Carnaval season I'll be profiling Afro-Brazilians, Samba dromo, West Indians, Trinidad and all things Carnaval.