Gabriel Medina Says Pregnancy Hints Were Marketing, Unveils ‘Medininha’ Kids Brand

Overview

• Medina clarified on Monday that the suggestive posts were a launch tactic and that Isabella Arantes is not pregnant.
• Arantes’ team told Brazilian media there is no pregnancy, reinforcing the clarification after a day of speculation.
• The buzz began with a photo of Medina holding Arantes’ belly and an edited ultrasound showing a baby on a surfboard, prompting congratulatory messages from fans and celebrities such as Sabrina Sato.
• Medininha Oficial is presented as a character inspired by Medina’s journey, designed to engage children with surfing, sport values, and nature.
• Reaction online was mixed, with some praising the reveal and others calling it “marketing de centavos”; Arantes commented “Nasceu” on the announcement.