By: Fernanda Oliveira, Lifestyle & Entertainment Editor Location: São Paulo & Rio de Janeiro
The roar of a crowd in São Paulo’s theater district is usually reserved for rock stars or soccer finals. But last Saturday, the decibels belonged to fourteen women in glittering gowns and six-inch heels. This was the finale of —the country’s most prestigious plus-size pageant—and it refused to be just another beauty contest.
Twenty-four hours later. The glitter is gone. The crown sits next a half-eaten acai bowl. -Brasil- Miss Big Ass Brazil 13 -Split Scenes-
“Last night was for the stage,” she says, lighting a coconut-scented candle. “Today is for the mirror.”
Miss Big Brazil 13 proved that you don't have to choose between the two. You can strut the runway on Saturday and save your own soul on Sunday. Twenty-four hours later
Follow our full coverage of Miss Big Brazil 13 with exclusive backstage galleries and a full interview with Camila dos Santos in next week’s print issue.
“In Brazil, ‘saudável’ (healthy) has become code for ‘thin,’” Camila explains, stirring her coffee. “But my blood work is perfect. My knees are strong. My happiness? Off the charts. That is the lifestyle I want to sell.” “Last night was for the stage,” she says,
In true Brazilian fashion, the story of this year’s winner unfolded not in one scene, but in two contrasting acts. Let’s split the screen. Visual: Quick cuts of sequins, panic, and powder brushes.