For the seventh time, Brazil's pageant for women with outstanding forms was held in Sao Paulo. Candidates with plump derrieres paraded before a jury of experts on November 7. The initial number of Miss Bumbum contenders, representing each of the country's 27 federative units, was whittled down by a public poll to 15.
© AFP 2023 / Nelson AlmeidaRosie Oliveira from Amazonas poses on the catwalk during the Miss Bumbum Brazil 2017 pageant in Sao Paulo on November 7, 2017, before being recognized as the winner of the contest.
Rosie Oliveira from Amazonas poses on the catwalk during the Miss Bumbum Brazil 2017 pageant in Sao Paulo on November 7, 2017, before being recognized as the winner of the contest.
© AFP 2023 / Nelson AlmeidaCompetitors pose on the catwalk during the Miss Bumbum Brazil 2017 pageant finale.
Competitors pose on the catwalk during the Miss Bumbum Brazil 2017 pageant finale.
© AFP 2023 / Nelson AlmeidaA competitor poses on the catwalk during the Miss Bumbum Brazil 2017 pageant in Sao Paulo on November 7, 2017.
A competitor poses on the catwalk during the Miss Bumbum Brazil 2017 pageant in Sao Paulo on November 7, 2017.
© AFP 2023 / Nelson AlmeidaRosie Oliveira, 28, who works as a model and a reporter, reacts after winning the Miss Bumbum Brazil 2017 pageant.
Rosie Oliveira, 28, who works as a model and a reporter, reacts after winning the Miss Bumbum Brazil 2017 pageant.
© AFP 2023 / Nelson AlmeidaThe annual pageant show, which aims to find the best buttocks in the country, was created by journalist and entrepreneur Cacau Oliver in 2011.
The annual pageant show, which aims to find the best buttocks in the country, was created by journalist and entrepreneur Cacau Oliver in 2011.
© AFP 2023 / Nelson AlmeidaA competitor poses on the catwalk during the Miss Bumbum Brazil 2017 pageant in Sao Paulo on November 7, 2017.
A competitor poses on the catwalk during the Miss Bumbum Brazil 2017 pageant in Sao Paulo on November 7, 2017.
© AFP 2023 / Nelson AlmeidaRosie Oliveira surprised pageant organizers as she paraded holding a national flag of her homeland with an inscription reading "Temer out" (a reference to the current Brazilian President Michel Temer) during the Miss Bumbum Brazil 2017 pageant.
Rosie Oliveira surprised pageant organizers as she paraded holding a national flag of her homeland with an inscription reading "Temer out" (a reference to the current Brazilian President Michel Temer) during the Miss Bumbum Brazil 2017 pageant.
© AFP 2023 / Nelson AlmeidaA competitor poses on the catwalk during the Miss Bumbum Brazil 2017 pageant in Sao Paulo on November 7, 2017.
A competitor poses on the catwalk during the Miss Bumbum Brazil 2017 pageant in Sao Paulo on November 7, 2017.
© AFP 2023 / Nelson AlmeidaAccording to the rules, the winner of the pageant receives 50,000 reals (around US $22,000) in endorsement deals and becomes an instant celebrity in Brazil.
According to the rules, the winner of the pageant receives 50,000 reals (around US $22,000) in endorsement deals and becomes an instant celebrity in Brazil.
© AFP 2023 / Nelson AlmeidaOn the eve of the finale in an interview for the contest’s official website, Oliveira said she was dreaming of a new Brazil without health, education and security problems.
On the eve of the finale in an interview for the contest’s official website, Oliveira said she was dreaming of a new Brazil without health, education and security problems.
© AFP 2023 / Nelson AlmeidaRosie Oliveira from Amazonas poses on the catwalk during the Miss Bumbum Brazil 2017 pageant in Sao Paulo on November 7, 2017.
Rosie Oliveira from Amazonas poses on the catwalk during the Miss Bumbum Brazil 2017 pageant in Sao Paulo on November 7, 2017.