Tall and tan and young and handsome
The boy from Ipanema goes walking
When he walks, he's like a samba
He swings so cool and sways so gently
-lyrics from "Boy From Ipanema"
The hottest contest of the year is next month - Mister Brasil! Brazilians are the most gorgeous people on the planet - men and women - and Mister Brasil attracts the absolute cream of the crop men-wise. While the contestant list is still growing, Beauty School has decided to list its early favorites. A few days before the gala event itself, set for May 7, we'll make our final picks. But for now, here are our current faves:
Mister Roraima Junior Ferreira and Mister Santa Catarina Ralph Santos
Mister Minas Gerais Bruno Soraggi and Mister Fernando de Noronha Marcus Duarte
Mister Piaui Murilo Rezende, Mister Ilha de Buzios Lucas Malvacini, and Mister Itaparica Ramirez Allender
Mister Distrito Federal Cesar Curti, Mister Alcatrazes Marco Betti, and Mister Acre Bruno Mendes
For more info and photos, visit the Mister Brasil web site.