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In Tearful Interview, Li Martins Seeks Work After Husband JP Mantovani’s Death

She is seeking paid opportunities to fund completion of the family's halted renovation.

Overview

  • Speaking on Mariana Kupfer’s AMAR/Amor channel, the singer described intense grief and asked publicly for help.
  • She said touring was paused so she could care for her eight-year-old daughter and focus on her own health.
  • Martins reported financial strain and invited companies to sponsor, or develop a reality format around, finishing the home project.
  • The couple bought an older São Paulo house in August 2024 and began renovations in June 2025, which were halted after the September 21 motorcycle crash that killed Mantovani at age 46.
  • She is seeking event-based performances and other flexible work that fits her caregiving routine, adding that the process has taught her to ask for help.