Naty competes in the contest for the 3rd year Personal archive/Reproduction Model Naty Santos, 20 years old, is competing for the title of Muse of Macapá Summer 2026. Mother of little Ávilla Celinny, 1 month old, she is competing for the third year in a row and says she wants to inspire other women. Naty has already placed third in 2024 and second in 2025. Now, he hopes to win the title. According to her, participation represents more than beauty: it shows the new version that motherhood has brought. Download the g1 app to see AP news in real time and for free "I feel encouraged. It's an honor to know that I'm being an inspiration to other women," she said. The decision to participate came after encouragement from the producer. Naty says that, despite the intense routine, the family's support has helped her to balance caring for the baby and preparing for the competition. "This year was unexpected. My producer asked me if I could imagine myself parading and we decided to dive into this adventure again. It's tiring, but I have help from my family and the producer, who even supports me with the baby. That way I can manage it", he said. During the week of the contest, the candidates are divided between beauty preparation and official commitments. At the press presentation, this Tuesday (21), Naty appeared with Ávilla on her lap as a symbol of resistance. Naty Santos and Ávilla Celinny Personal archive/Reproduction Naty also represents Quilombo do Curiaú, a community in the North Zone of Macapá marked by Afro culture. She grew up in the region and claims that the place is part of her identity. Naty Santos, 20 years old Personal archive/Reproduction READ MORE: Child makes video asking for paving in Oiapoque: ‘Hey mayor, look at this street’ Women are the majority among the 577.5 thousand voters in Amapá in the 2026 Elections The contest brings together men and women and chooses the capital’s summer representatives. Each candidate represents a neighborhood or district of Macapá. The finalists will parade this Sunday (26), at Fazendinha. This year, the prize pool has increased: the champion will receive R$10,000; the second, R$5 thousand; and the third, R$3 thousand. Macapá Verão 2026 continues until July 31st with national shows, regional presentations and sporting activities in various parts of the capital. Macapá Summer schedule continues with shows, competitions and sporting activities See the latest news schedule from g1 Amapá VIDEOS with news from Amapá: