Brazilian model and dancer Viviane Castro appeared in the 2009 Rio Carnivale parade with President Barack Obama's image painted on her right thigh. An image of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was on her right thigh. Castro was otherwise virtually naked, except for a strategically-placed piece of tape over her genitals. Painted on her stomach were the words "For Sale," which referenced the fear among many Brazilians that the U.S. wants to control Brazil's Amazon rainforest region.The Huffington Post: Nude Carnival Queen, Viviane Castro, Bodypaints Obama... (February 22, 2009)
2008 Parade Appearance
At the 2008 Rio Carnivale parade, Castro was disqualified after exposing herself. Castro was wearing nothing except a 1.6-inch piece of fabric tape over her private parts. During an interview, the tape fell off.The Spoiler: WAG No. 37: Viviane Castro (February 26, 2008) She wore the same piece of tape to the 2009 parade.The Huffington Post: Nude Carnival Queen, Viviane Castro, Bodypaints Obama... (February 22, 2009)