A Brazilian magazine announced today the Rio de Janeiro 2009 Carnival Queen Jessica Maia will be its new cover girl. This Brazilian Beauty, considered by many as the national version of Beyoncé, is 25 years old and from the traditional Portela Samba School. The news caused a bit of surprise within Rio´s Carnival world, since it will be the first time a Rio Carnival Queen was invited to pose and star in the cover of a prestigious magazine.



The photo shooting took place at Rio´s Samba City, more specifically at Portela´s barracão ( Big Shed ) where Rio de Janeiro´s carnival is actually constructed. Jéssica Maia, who is a samba dance teacher and model, will return to Panamá after the Brazilian Carnival is over.

Jéssica was crowned together with Shayene Cesario , Charlene Costa, and Momo King Milton Júnior on a Carnival contest promoted by Rio´s tourism body RIOTUR.

See below the picture of Jessica Maia, Shayene and Livia Moura on the 2009 Rio Carnival Queen Contest.

Miss Khury, Jaque Short Biography: Model, Jacqueline was born in São Paulo, April 6th 1980. She started her career posing for TV ads and minor participation in movies and TV shows. In 2008, Jaque Khury was invited to join the Brazilian version of Big Brother in its 8th edition. She posed for a famous men´s magazine in March 2008 wearing leather boots and caused great success.

Jaqueline Khury has unique golden skin that has attracted fans all over Brazil. Part of every new list of the new national sensual symbol, Drum Queen Jaque has a provocative mouth, and perfect teeth. She is now studying theater. Also, she have participated in SuperPOP TV show, always with smart comments and intelligent moves.




Jaque Khury now has her official new site, which shows all of her latest´s works. Jaque Khury has been a cover girl for series of prestigious magazines, including:

- VIP
- Revista Molde & Cia
- Revista Expressão


Also, Jaque was crowned Drums Queen for Academicos do Tatuapé Samba School in São Paulo. Apart from samba dancing, Jaque also has two other passions, her soccer team Corinthians from São Paulo, where she supports by going to the games, and her little cute dog! In summary, Jaque Khury is in tune with all Brazilian passions: soccer, samba and the beaches. Way to go!!

Below, a shot of Jaque at the Leblon beach in Rio.

Mariana Felicio Short Biography: Until four years ago, no one in Brazil ever heard of this wonder girl from the country-side of Sao Paulo. Mariana Felício had a tough life from the moment she was born. Her father used to work in agriculture and her mother was house keeper. For a long time she modeled and also worked as a fisherwoman, until was invited to join a reality show, where she showed all her charisma and personality.

Mariana Felício´s dazzling eyes and low-key personality. Mariana shows it is possible to be a tall model, and display natural Brazilian curves. This Brazilian Beauty may be a simple one, but in this case, less means much more.

After the reality show frenzy, Mariana has dedicated herself to her new acting career. She has been going through a series of intepretation lessons and soon will debut in a theater, playing a native Brazilian indian. She also particiates in a series of charity programs and volunteer work.

Mariana Felicio is also very happy now since her niece Maria Eduarda was born. Good Luck Mariana in your projects!