Overview

• Fonseca was officially crowned at Grande Rio’s quadra in Duque de Caxias during the school’s 2026 samba-enredo final, where Paolla Oliveira handed over the sash and the theme “Nação do Mangue” was chosen.
• Videos of her first appearance showed visible nerves and a near‑trip, fueling a wave of social media criticism and comparisons to her predecessor, with chants for Paolla reported by fans online.
• She acknowledged the pressure, said she has been taking samba lessons with ex-passista Santinha since June, and promised to improve by February.
• A WePink kiosk and prominent branding inside the venue highlighted sponsorship ties and triggered complaints from viewers about the event’s commercialization.
• The night featured two handcrafted looks by designer Rodolpho Rodrigo with thousands of crystals and roughly 2 kg of beaded fringe, and the school’s live stream drew about 120,000 viewers.