Overview

• Fonseca received the crown from Paolla Oliveira at Grande Rio’s quadra in Duque de Caxias on Sept. 20 and said she has been training since June with ex-passista Luciane Santtinha.
• Her first presentation drew heavy online criticism and memes, even as celebrities such as Adriane Galisteu voiced support and her samba teacher urged the public to give her time to evolve before Carnaval.
• A photo of the two mothers together and new social‑media interactions fueled romance speculation, while Fonseca praised Vinícius Júnior in interviews but stopped short of confirming a relationship.
• She was photographed visiting the player’s Rio mansion with her daughters and posted from the property, then later said she is staying at a rented house during her Rio season as queen.
• IstoÉ reported an exclusive WePink–Grande Rio collaboration to launch a school-branded perfume described as a strategic, non‑cash deal with sales handled by the agremiação, a claim not independently corroborated by other outlets.