Madonna wows likely Brazil presidential candidate

Madonna arrives to meet with Sao Paulo's Governor Jose Serra in Sao Paulo, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010. Madonna is meeting with Serra to discuss possible social projects. [Agencies]

SAO PAULO – Madonna spent an hour talking about helping Brazil's poor children with a man who could become the country's next president. He came away wowed by her youthful appearance.

Sao Paulo state Gov. Jose Serra is considered a likely entrant in the 2010 campaign to succeed Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

On Wednesday, Madonna posed for photographers as Serra wrapped an arm around her.

Serra seemed most impressed by the 52-year-old Madonna's youthfulness. "She seems very young, much less than her age."