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Roberta Miranda Buys Popcorn Vendor’s Stock at Recife Carnival as R$800 Gift Goes Viral

Isabela Ferreira says the unexpected cash will go toward a new stove.

Overview

  • Video posted to Instagram on Feb. 15 shows the singer purchasing all available popcorn and handing over R$800 in cash in Recife Antigo.
  • Footage was recorded Feb. 13 at Praça do Arsenal, with Miranda then distributing the packets to nearby revelers.
  • The vendor, identified as 25-year-old Isabela Ferreira, became emotional during the exchange and has since been recognized by passersby in the area.
  • The clip had more than 8.8 million views by early Feb. 17, with widespread praise across social networks.
  • Miranda’s team captioned the post to stress using her public image to encourage kindness, framing the gesture as an example for others.