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Grande Rio Backs Virgínia Fonseca for 2027 as She Preps Tech-Heavy Sapucaí Debut

She reported painful foot wounds after a rainy rehearsal and a Baile da Vogue dress mishap, yet school leadership says she remains embraced by the community.

Overview

  • Grande Rio’s president, Milton Perácio, said Fonseca will stay as rainha de bateria in 2027, praising her fit with the community.
  • Her official debut with Grande Rio is set for February 17, when the school is scheduled to be the third to parade on Tuesday at the Sambadrome.
  • Designer Rodolfo Rodrigo detailed a red, crab-inspired costume made with about 20,000 stones and a hidden device that adds movement and lights.
  • After the February 8 technical rehearsal in heavy rain, Fonseca posted images of painful foot injuries from her parade sandals and wrote “Socorro.”
  • She has voiced concerns about keeping a revealing outfit in place due to sweat and adhesives, and she earlier faced a dress coming loose at the Baile da Vogue; Vini Jr. is expected to miss the parade due to a Champions League match.