Mateus Solano Denies Slapping Fan’s Phone at Santa Rosa Performance, Shares Alternate Footage

Overview

• In an Oct. 21 social media post, Solano said he did not strike the device, claiming he quickly took it and placed it under a seat.
• He released a second camera angle and noted the performance was being recorded for his director in Portugal, which he says backs his account.
• Sesc/RS said the audience had been warned before the show that photos and videos were prohibited and expressed regret over the incident.
• The actor’s press office stated he is willing to pay for any repairs needed to the spectator’s phone.
• The episode occurred during the touring monologue O Figurante, which has nearly 200 performances and about 100,000 spectators, including an audience-interaction segment by the character Ivana.