The Mister Empyrean Brazil 2026 coronation ceremony will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on September 4, 2026. It is the inaugural edition of the national beauty pageant that selects the Mister Empyrean candidate of the country.
Aside from the main titleholder, two more kings will be crowned. They will represent Brazil at Mister Imperial World 2026 and World’s Handsomest Mannequin 2026.
Mister Empyrean Brazil 2026 contestants
There are nine men competing for the Mister Empyrean Brazil 2026 titles. Here are the candidates:
- Ramiro Silva, Acre
- Luiz Barbosa, Alagoas
- Lazaro Vieira, Amapa
- Davi Fernandes, Amazonas
- Gael Soares, Bahia
- Bernardo Lopes, Ceara
- Gaspar Almeida, Distrito Federal
- Julio Carvalho, Espirito Santo
- Marcos Martins, Goias
- Agostino Ribiero, Maranhao
- Benicio Costa, Mato Grosso
- Ademir Gomes, Mato Grosso do Sul
- Vitor Lima, Minas Gerais
- Adolfo Pereira, Para
- Oswaldo Costa, Paraiba
- Silvano Rodrigues, Parana
- Valentim Ribiero, Pernambuco
- Humberto Silva, Piaui
- Zeferino Souza, Rio de Janeiro
- Giovani Alves, Rio Grande do Norte
- Horacio Bonani, Rio Grande do Sul
- Joaquim Gontijo, Rondonia
- Thiago Dantas, Roraima
- Flavio Vereza, Santa Catarina
- Caio Caruso, Sao Paulo
- Bruno Magno, Sergipe
- Tristao Santana, Tocantins
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, famously known as Cidade Maravilhosa (the Marvelous City), is one of the world’s most visually stunning and culturally vibrant urban centers. Nestled between dramatic, forest-clad mountains and the deep blue Atlantic Ocean, this Brazilian metropolis offers a unique blend of natural beauty and metropolitan energy.
Founded by Portuguese explorers in 1565, Rio de Janeiro served as the capital of Brazil until 1960, when the seat of government moved to Brasília. Despite losing its political capital status, Rio remained the cultural heart of the nation. The city’s landscape is internationally defined by iconic landmarks, most notably the towering Art Deco statue of Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado Mountain—designated one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. The monument stands at 30 meters (98 feet) tall, reaching a total height of roughly 38 meters (125 feet) when including its foundational pedestal. Another defining feature is the dome-shaped peak of Sugarloaf Mountain, accessible via a panoramic cable car.
Rio de Janeiro’s daily life revolves heavily around its legendary coastline. World-famous stretches of sand like Copacabana and Ipanema serve as communal backyards where locals—known as cariocas—play volleyball, sunbathe, and socialize. Beyond the beaches, the city pulses with a rich musical and artistic heritage. It is the birthplace of musical genres like bossa nova and the thunderous, rhythmic beats of samba, which take center stage during its world-renowned annual Carnival celebrations.
Yet, Rio de Janeiro is also a city of profound contrasts. Verdant tropical environments, such as Tijuca National Park—frequently cited in popular literature as the world’s largest urban forest, though urban forestry experts occasionally contest this title against metrics found in cities like Johannesburg—sit directly adjacent to dense urban developments and hillside communities known as favelas. These architectural and socioeconomic layers reflect a complex history shaped by Indigenous, European, and African influences.
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