Monique ( Minton ) Ricardo - Fitness model, IFBB Figure Competitor, IFBB Bikini Pro Champion

Monique (Minton) Ricardo was born on August 17, 1984 in Portsmouth, Virginia. She is currently resides in Dallas, Texas. Monique, who also goes by the nickname MoMo appeared cover of Flex magazine’s swimsuit edition, Muscle and Fitness Hers, also she is a calendar girl for Bio-Engineered Supplements and Nutrition, the official supplement provider for the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Beside as IFBB Figure competitor and IFBB bikini pro champion, she is expert in Jiu Jitsu. She won the women's novice class in the NAGA Texas and Europa Grappling Championships in 2009. Minton credits her parents and her upbringing for her ability to excel at two disparate activities. Her mother, Nadine, was a model and her father, Oscar, was a strict disciplinarian who taught her humility and mental toughness and instilled in her a strong work ethic.

Monique (Minton) Ricardo married with Eddie Ricardo and she announced about her pregnant on February 1st, 2011. Well we won't be seeing Monique (Minton) Ricardo competing in any IFBB Bikini competitions this year. Hope you'll back soon Monique....

Fitness Contest History :

*2007 NPC California Championships - Figure A, 3rd place

*2007 NPC Gateway Classic, Figure - Class B, 1st place

*2008 NPC National Bodybuilding & Figure Championships - 5th

*2008 NPC Team Universe Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure National Championships - 4th

*2008 NPC USA Bodybuilding & Figure Championships - 3rd

*2008 NPC John Sherman Classic Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Championships - 1st

*2009 NPC USA Bodybuilding & Figure Championships - 1st

*2009 NPC USA Bodybuilding & Figure Championships - 1st

*2010 IFBB Olympia - 8th

*2010 IFBB Europa Super Show - 8th

*2010 IFBB MuscleContest Pro Bikini - 2nd

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