IFBB PRO Figure, Women's Physique
BrazilLuciana Cardoso is an accomplished Brazilian IFBB Pro Figure athlete, powerlifter, and high-ranking military police officer who has spent over three decades in the fitness and strength sports industry.
Notably, she serves as a Lieutenant Colonel (Tenente-Coronel) for the Military Police of São Paulo (PMESP), successfully balancing her intense military career with elite-level bodybuilding.
Biography & Athletic Background
Luciana started her athletic journey in Powerlifting, where she achieved early elite success by becoming the 1988 South American Powerlifting Champion. She eventually shifted her focus toward competitive bodybuilding, competing in federations like NABBA earlier in her career.
In 2018, with the expansion of the MuscleContest International pro-qualifiers into Brazil, she won her IFBB Pro Card at the Mr. Olympia Amateur Brazil. Originally earning her status as a Women’s Physique athlete, she later made a strategic category transition to the Figure division in 2023 to better suit her evolving physique and longevity in the sport.
Competition History
Luciana’s competitive milestones span multiple divisions and decades:
| Year | Competition | Division / Category | Placement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | South American Powerlifting Championships | Powerlifting | 1st Place (Champion) |
| 2005 | NABBA World Championships | Women’s Bodybuilding | Competitor |
| 2018 | Mr. Olympia Amateur Brazil | Women’s Physique | Pro Card Earned |
| 2022 | IFBB MuscleContest Brazil Pro | Women’s Physique (Open) | 11th Place |
| 2023 | IFBB MuscleContest Brazil Pro | Figure (Open) | 9th Place |
| 2024 | IFBB Atlantic Coast Pro | Figure (Masters 50+) | 1st Place (Champion) |
| 2024 | IFBB Atlantic Coast Pro | Figure (Open) | 11th Place |