IFBB PRO Figure
BrazilVanessa Coelho dos Santos (often known simply as Vanessa Santos) is a prominent Brazilian IFBB Pro Figure competitor, physical educator, and fitness coach. She officially achieved her IFBB Pro Card in December 2024 at the NPC Masters Brasil Pro Qualifier, capping off over two decades of dedication to competitive bodybuilding.
Biography & Background
- Professional Expertise: She is a graduated physical educator from Centro Universitário Moura Lacerda.
- Specialisations: She specialises in postural correction, weight training, sports nutrition, and exercise physiology.
- Longevity: She has been actively training and competing in bodybuilding for more than 20 years.
- Early Career: Long before entering the NPC/IFBB loop, she competed internationally, notably representing Brazil in the NABBA federation.
Competition History
Vanessa’s competitive timeline spans amateur dominance across major regional qualifiers before securing her status in the professional ranks:
- 2011 NABBA Universe
- Miss Figure Class 1 – 4th Place
- 2023 NPC Worldwide Musclecontest Ribeirão Preto
- Women’s Figure (Open Class D) – 1st Place
- Women’s Figure – Overall Winner
- 2023 NPC Worldwide Musclecontest Masters Brasil Pro Qualifier
- Women’s Figure (Open Class D) – 1st Place
- 2024 NPC Worldwide Musclecontest FitPira
- Women’s Figure (Open Class B) – 1st Place
- 2024 NPC Masters Brasil Pro Qualifier
- Women’s Figure Masters 35+ – 1st Place
- Women’s Figure – Overall Winner (Earned IFBB Pro Card)
- 2026 IFBB Musclecontest Brazil Pro
- Women’s Figure Open – Featured Pro Competitor