At the 2009 Carnival in Brazil, we had several gorgeous women that could be considered the very top carnival muses after the festivity was over. These include Viviane Araújo, Drum Queen for Salgueiro Samba School – Champion of the Rio de Janeiro Carnival, Luma de Oliveira Drum Queen for Portela, for returning to the Sambadrome with 44 years, and Rayssa de Oliveira, the 18 year old Brazilian beauty from Beija-Flor Samba School, who supposedly charmed the famous singer Roberto Carlos.




But today we will describe a new carnival muse that dazzled most carnival journalists, muse experts and the public in general: the marvelous Shayene Cesário.

Shayene Cesário is a 23 years old model and law student born in Rio de Janeiro. The lovely brazilian brunette has indigenous, European, and Afro-Brazilian roots, which clearly constructed that extraordinary look. Shayene was raised in the traditional São Carlos neighborhood and started to parade at the early age of 8 with Estácio de Sá Samba School in Rio. After being considered a muse for the soccer team “Botafogo”, one of her other passions, Shayene Cesario found about Carnival Queen and Princess Contest promoted by RIOTUR, by a friend. Shayene rightfully enrolled at the conquest since she knew she had a good “samba dance routine” and loved carnival too.




Above Shayene Cesario at São Paulo´s Sambadrome...

When the Official Rio de Janeiro Queen and Princess Contest was over, September 26th, Shayene Cesário could never imagine she would be crowned the Official Rio de Janeiro Carnival Princess, winning over 12 other contenders. The other winners of the contest were: in first place Jessica Maia, Rio de Janeiro Carnival Queen; 29 year old Milton Rodrigues as "Rei Momo"; Momo King, and Charlene Costa as Rio de Janeiro 2nd Princess.

Below, the Muse had been compared to Luiza Brunet, because of her dark hair, height and eyes...



The decision was made by a judging panel that considered several attributes for the final scores, including samba dance abilities, overall charisma, sympathy, body elegance and facial expressions. The samba choreography was organized by the renowned Lucinha Nobre, Flag Bearer from Unidos da Tijuca Samba School.

Sheyene showing all her samba dance in contest;...


As part of her attributes of Official Rio de Janeiro Carnival Princess, Shayene Cesário had to participate in a series of carnival balls, visit several samba rehearsal promoted by traditional samba schools like Unidos da Tijuca, Mangueira, Salgueiro, Portela, together with the other members of the carnival court in Rio: Jessica Maia – Carnival Queen and Momo King Milton Rodrigues.



Those who think this marketing pampering campaign is just posing may be unadvised: The carnival promotion marathon is extremely strenuous and fatiguing. As an example of a classic carnival promotional event, the Rio de Janeiro Mayor hands the “city´s keys” to Carnival court and officially opens the carnival festivity.



But who said the <b> Brazil Muse Shayene Cesario is only appealing to the eyes? Shayene is finishing her Law School and will become a full lawyer in one year. The Rio Carnival Muse worked for two years as an intern at the Public Attorney in Rio, where she had a good chance to learn a bit of the profession’s routine.



What a nice smile Shayene...

To maintain the amazing fit, Shayene Cesário works out everyday and also practices martial arts. Shayene Cesário has nearly perfect measures: 5.74 feet (1, 75 m ) and 143 pounds ( 65 kg) in a proportional waist line. Apart from parading in Rio´s Sambadrome, Shayene also paraded in São Paulo, where she enjoyed great success.



Finally, after Rio´s Carnival was over, some Brazilian press news agencies have speculated the Brazilian brunette is almost concluding a deal with a famous men´s magazine, for a sensual editorial. I am sure Shayene Cesario will be one of Brazil´s 2009 next celebrity for everything she represents: her simple ways, her friendly smile, her colorful ethnic background and spontaneous personality.

Good luck Shayene in 2009 and congratulations for your samba roots! Please see below some of Shayene Cesario´s photos in carnival shoots!



Finally above, the carnival muse deserves a beer...