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Home » Bodybuilding News » 2023 Musclecontest International Brazil Pro Preview

2023 Musclecontest International Brazil Pro Preview

Bodybuilding is back in Brazil with Men's Physique and Women's Physique action.

Written by Roger Lockridge
Last updated on May 20th, 2025

The 2023 Musclecontest International Brazil Pro show is scheduled for Friday, July 7, in Curitiba, Brazil. IFBB Pro League Men’s Physique and Women’s Physique divisions will hold contests to determine the next two athletes to qualify for the 2023 Olympia in Orlando, FL, on Nov. 2-5, 2023. The winners of each division will score their ticket to the Olympia in their respective divisions, as only pro-show winners advance to bodybuilding’s grandest stage in 2023.

2023 Musclecontest International Brazil Pro Rosters

There are 19 athletes slated to compete across both divisions. All competing athletes represent the host country. The full rosters are below, as listed on the IFBB Pro League website:

Men’s Physique

  • Gildevan Batista dos Santos (Brazil)
  • Guilherme dos Santos Gualberto (Brazil)
  • Daniel Alejando Oliveira da Matta (Brazil)
  • Kennedy Muniz (Brazil)
  • Adailton Nepomuceno (Brazil)
  • Tiago Bonatto Nunes (Brazil)
  • Rodrigo Francisco de Oliveira (Brazil)
  • Maiki Ono (Brazil)
  • Nicholas Rangel (Brazil)
  • Everton W. B. Ribeiro (Brazil)
  • Mailson Araujo Santos (Brazil)
  • Marivando Hermes Da Silva (Brazil)
  • Lucas Viudes (Brazil)

Women’s Physique

  • Paloma Aragao (Brazil)
  • Elisama Manoel Benta (Brazil)
  • Karla Nogueira (Brazil)
  • Alessandra Santos (Brazil)
  • Ana Alexis Freitas Silva (Brazil)
  • Naiana Silva (Brazil)

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Men’s Physique Athletes to Watch

Below are athletes in Men’s Physique who are likely to make it to first callouts and contend for the title.

Mailson Araujo Santos

Mailson Araujo Santos is making his pro debut, coming off a win in the 2023 NPC Worldwide Arnold Classic Amateur Brazil, where he earned his IFBB pro card. This is a great opportunity for him to maintain that momentum and score his first pro win early in the season, boosting the length of his off-season to prepare for the 2023 Olympia.

Everton W. B. Ribeiro

Ribeiro is making his 2023 season debut at this contest. His last show was the 2022 Musclecontest Mercosul Pro, where he finished second overall. The third-year professional still seeks his first victory in the IFBB Pro League, and there is no better time than this show to claim it.

Maiki Ono

Ono is also in his rookie season but already has one pro show under his belt in 2023. He ranked fifth overall at the 2023 Sur Cup Chile Pro. Having his first show out of the way and having been competitive in that contest suggest Ono should have a combination of confidence and a show-ready physique already primed for a top finish.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Women’s Physique Athletes to Watch

Women’s Physique has a deep roster, but the three athletes below are early favorites to reach first callouts.

Alessandra Santos

None of the athletes in the Women’s Physique lineup have any Olympia experience, so this is a good opportunity for someone to stand out from the crowd. Alessandra Santos has a strong chance of doing just that, as she was the 2021 NPC Worldwide Olympia Amateur Brazil winner. She took the 2022 season off to make improvements, so this will be her highly-anticipated pro debut.

Naiana Silva

Silva is a second-year pro competing in the second pro contest of her career. She was fourth in the 2022 Musclecontest Brazil Pro show. With a full year to prepare, the matchup between her and Santos should be a tight battle for the fans and judges alike.

Paloma Aragao

Aragao is one of the veterans in this lineup, having been a pro since 2019. Her last contest was the 2022 Musclecontest Brazil Pro, where she ranked 14th. This will be her 2023 season debut and she’ll certainly aim to leverage her experience to reach the Olympia stage.

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About Roger Lockridge

Roger "Rock" Lockridge has been writing professionally for 10 years and has been training for 20. His work in the fitness industry has been seen in numerous outlets and has been a part of coverage for several events including the Mr. Olympia, Arnold Classic, the CrossFit Games, and the Olympics. He's also shared his own personal success story in several interviews and articles. Lockridge lives in West Virginia with his wife and son.

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