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.