Keep your eyes on the road! This year's Miss Bum Bum hopefuls kick off the competition with a stroll through the streets of Sao Paulo stopping traffic on their way 

  • Competitors include a Kourtney Kardashian lookalike, a former porn star and a DJ best known for her huge breasts
  • The ladies were out on the streets promoting the competition's online voting stage to see who will be in the final 
  • Only 15 of the finest contestants will be voted into the final, which will be held in November 2015 

By Tom Wyke for MailOnline

Published: 14:33 EST, 4 August 2015 | Updated: 18:24 EST, 4 August 2015

Striding down the streets of Sao Paulo in their green and yellow bikinis and high heels, these glamorous models have been stopping the traffic as they promote the much anticipated Miss Bum Brazil competition.

The 27-strong bevy of ladies includes a competitor who works as a Kourtney Kardashian lookalike, a DJ better known for her substantial breast implants and a former porn star.

With just a tiny bikini and a flimsy white sash to cover their modesty, each of these ladies were doing their best to represent their state in the competition known locally as Miss Bum Bum.

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Heavenly hopefuls: All of the girls will be hoping to win the top prize of a lad's magazine photo shoot, cash and eternal fame

Heavenly hopefuls: All of the girls will be hoping to win the top prize of a lad's magazine photo shoot, cash and eternal fame

Body confident: Strutting her stuff, the Rio de Janeiro representative smiles for the cameras as she shows off her curvy figure

Body confident: Strutting her stuff, the Rio de Janeiro representative smiles for the cameras as she shows off her curvy figure

Bending down to allow plenty of photos of their peachy behinds, the models were busy raising awareness of the start of the online voting stage of the competition. The public must decide which of the 27 women will be allowed to compete in the November final.

Competition is fierce as only 15 of the buxom beauties will be allowed to take part in the final. The winner of the competition will be awarded a much sought after cover shoot for a popular men's magazine, a significant cash prize and celebrity status.

Miss Bum Bum was first started five years ago and developed into a major glamour model competition in Brazil. Several spin-offs have been held as well as the world famous annual competition in Brazil. 

However the contest has been hit with several incidents of controversy. The 2014 contest was marred by scandal after it was alleged that one of the contestants, Indianara Carvalho, had bribed the panel of judges with over £70,000 in cash to make sure she was crowned the winner.

Before her long awaited photo shoot, Ms Carvalho later revealed in December 2014 that she had undergone surgery to 'restore' her virginity so she could enjoy her first time with 'someone special'.  

Even Sundays: Miss Bum Bum 2013 winner Dai Macedo told reporters that winning the coveted title was no easy feat: 'It's a lot of work, a lot of devotion. I denied myself a lot of things. No nightclubs. No sweets. I went to the gym Saturdays and Sundays'

Even Sundays: Miss Bum Bum 2013 winner Dai Macedo told reporters that winning the coveted title was no easy feat: 'It's a lot of work, a lot of devotion. I denied myself a lot of things. No nightclubs. No sweets. I went to the gym Saturdays and Sundays'

Casual walk: Striding down the streets of Sao Paulo in their green and yellow bikinis and high heels, these cheeky models are busy promoting the much anticipated Miss Bum Brazil competition

Casual walk: Striding down the streets of Sao Paulo in their green and yellow bikinis and high heels, these cheeky models are busy promoting the much anticipated Miss Bum Brazil competition

Peachy: The competition has been held for the past five years and has led to several spin off contests

Peachy: The competition has been held for the past five years and has led to several spin off contests

Just a number: Last year's competition saw the appearance of Juliana Bittencortt, the first plus-size model to make the top 28. Similarly, Patricia Oliveira became the oldest contestant ever when she competed at the age of 39 last year

Just a number: Last year's competition saw the appearance of Juliana Bittencortt, the first plus-size model to make the top 28. Similarly, Patricia Oliveira became the oldest contestant ever when she competed at the age of 39 last year

Proud: Plenty of fleshy buttocks were on display in the streets of Sao Paulo, causing traffic to grind to a halt

Proud: Plenty of fleshy buttocks were on display in the streets of Sao Paulo, causing traffic to grind to a halt

She won the 2014 competition despite Claudia Alende, better known as the Brazilian 'Megan Fox', appearing to be clear favourite among the jubilant crowd. Ms Alende had to settle for second place.

Rumours of bribery and vote rigging have been alleged in the previous two competitions. 2014 contestant Livia Santos was kicked out of the competition for allegedly rigging the online voting poll by attempting to buy votes.

Likewise, contestants Mari Sousa, 25, and Eliana Amaral, 24, were also accused of paying bribes in the 2013 edition of the much loved contest. 

However, the contest has continually broken new ground with a wide range of different contestants bringing something unique each year.

Last year's competition saw the appearance of Juliana Bittencortt, the first plus-size model to make the top 28. Similarly, Patricia Oliveira became the oldest contestant ever when she competed at the age of 39 last year. 

Selfie time: One man, keen to appreciate the ladies' hardwork, couldn't resist the temptation to pull out his camera phone and ask for a quick selfie with one of the scantly dressed glamorous models

Selfie time: One man, keen to appreciate the ladies' hardwork, couldn't resist the temptation to pull out his camera phone and ask for a quick selfie with one of the scantly dressed glamorous models

Fresh start: Last year's winner Indianara Carvalho revealed that after winning the contest, she has since undergone surgery to restore her virginity and hopes to meet a 'someone special'

Fresh start: Last year's winner Indianara Carvalho revealed that after winning the contest, she has since undergone surgery to restore her virginity and hopes to meet a 'someone special'

Claim to fame:The contestants include a former porn star, a Kourtney Kardashian lookalike and a DJ better known for her huge breast implants

Claim to fame:The contestants include a former porn star, a Kourtney Kardashian lookalike and a DJ better known for her huge breast implants

VOTE! Some of the girls took time out to inscribe messages of encouragement for members of the public to vote for them for the final

VOTE! Some of the girls took time out to inscribe messages of encouragement for members of the public to vote for them for the final

Body proud: Each glamorous girl wears a thin white sash, to show which region of Brazil they are representing, as well as a skimpy bikini and towering heels

Body proud: Each glamorous girl wears a thin white sash, to show which region of Brazil they are representing, as well as a skimpy bikini and towering heels

Controversial: The competition has had its fair share of controversy over the last few years, with allegations of bribery and vote rigging

Controversial: The competition has had its fair share of controversy over the last few years, with allegations of bribery and vote rigging

Wowzers: All the girls took the chance to show off their shapely bottoms as they hope their peachy posteriors will reward them with a place in the final of Miss Bum Bum 2015

Wowzers: All the girls took the chance to show off their shapely bottoms as they hope their peachy posteriors will reward them with a place in the final of Miss Bum Bum 2015

One man, keen to appreciate the ladies' hardwork, couldn't resist the temptation to pull out his camera phone and ask for a quick selfie with one of the scantly dressed glamorous models. 

All of the girls will be hoping that winning the competition will change their lives but one former winner has warned that hard work is required. 

Miss Bum Bum 2013 winner Dai Macedo told reporters last year that winning the coveted title was no easy feat. 'It's a lot of work, a lot of devotion. I denied myself a lot of things. No nightclubs. No sweets. I went to the gym Saturdays and Sundays,' she told AFP.

Noticeable: Also on display were a wide range of bodywork, adorned on the skin of some of the daring contestants

Noticeable: Also on display were a wide range of bodywork, adorned on the skin of some of the daring contestants

Quick workout: Lining up, some of the girls show off their long legs and impressive flexibility ahead of the all important vote

Quick workout: Lining up, some of the girls show off their long legs and impressive flexibility ahead of the all important vote

Striking: Lapping up the attention, the girls cheer as they pose for photos in the empty streets of Sao Paulo, Brazil

Striking: Lapping up the attention, the girls cheer as they pose for photos in the empty streets of Sao Paulo, Brazil

Shining: Many of the girls worn their favourite jewellery to add a bit of shimmering gold to their heavily bronzed figures

Shining: Many of the girls worn their favourite jewellery to add a bit of shimmering gold to their heavily bronzed figures

Don't press too hard: One of the contestants uses a black biro to write a message on one of her fellow competitors bum cheeks

Don't press too hard: One of the contestants uses a black biro to write a message on one of her fellow competitors bum cheeks

Posing: One smartly dressed gentleman poses with two of the contestants for an all important selfie

Posing: One smartly dressed gentleman poses with two of the contestants for an all important selfie

Popular: The Miss Bum Bum competition is now in its fifth edition and remains a highly competitive and respected contest

Popular: The Miss Bum Bum competition is now in its fifth edition and remains a highly competitive and respected contest

 

 

 

 

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