Virginia Fonseca Boos Upon Being Announced at Carnival

During the Academicos do Grande Rio samba school’s parade on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the crowd jeered the announcement of Virginia Fonseca as Queen of Samba at Sambodromo. Fonseca had been named Rainha de Bateria in May of the previous year, succeeding actress Paolla Oliveira, who departed in February 2025, and received Oliveira’s public support. Leading up to her debut at Sapucaí, Fonseca attended samba classes. Fabia Oliveira tweeted that Fonseca admitted to pre-show jitters on social media, confessing, “I’m anxious,” and anticipating visible nerves during the performance. The crowd’s negative reaction in Section 1 occurred when a LIESA member read the school’s technical sheet, announcing Fonseca’s name. Arriving in Section 1, escorted by security wearing school shirts labeled “Concentration Director” or “Directorate,” Fonseca faced a tumultuous reception. She left the viewing area shortly after midnight to mingle with spectators, who greeted her as beautiful.

Troubled Debut for Virginia Fonseca as Rainha de Bateria amid Costume Malfunctions and Tradition-Modernity Discussion

Fonseca’s debut was further complicated by costume malfunctions, according to G1. A 12 kg piece had to be removed due to discomfort, and her tapa-sexo (crotch covering) began to detach during her avenue walk. Although these issues disrupted her performance, forcing her to samba with extra caution, Fonseca completed her first performance as Rainha de Bateria for Grande Rio at the Rio de Janeiro Carnival on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the Sambadrome. The transition from actress Oliveira to Fonseca, a social media influencer, reflects a shift in the criteria for selecting the Rainha de Bateria, sparking discussion about balancing tradition and modern celebrity culture within Carnival. According to Carlos Mendes, sports editor for World Today Journal, Fonseca’s heavy, 12-kilogram costume appeared to cause her discomfort during the performance. The selection of Fonseca, a popular figure on Brazilian social media, has been a widely discussed topic before and after the parade.

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