Brazil’s Carnival muse this year isn’t one of the divas or drum queens parading with the Rio de Janeiro samba schools.

She has even inspired entire Carnival street parties paying her tribute. Last Sunday, revelers in Rio carried a banner saying “Fernanda Torres' Impersonators” while dressed as some of her belo ...

"Fernanda Torres' Impersonators", during a pre-Carnival street party where some dressed as Torres' beloved TV characters, in Rio de Janeiro, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo) ...

SAO PAULO — Brazil’s Carnival muse this year isn’t one of the divas or drum queens parading with the Rio de Janeiro samba schools. It’s Fernanda Torres, who’s competing for the best ...

SAO PAULO — Brazil's Carnival muse this year isn't one of the divas or drum queens parading with the Rio de Janeiro samba schools. It's Fernanda Torres, who's competing for the best actress ...