BRUNO DO SORRISO MAROTO BECOMES AN ENTREPRENEUR AND PRODUCES OTHER ARTISTS LIKE BANDA MELIM

Last Wednesday (25), Sorriso Maroto enchanted the public during the recording of volume 2 of the audiovisual project “Sorriso Eu Gosto No Pagode”, held at Caminho Niemeyer, in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro. The event was attended by an audience full of enthusiastic fans, who were able to experience a performance full of energy and emotion.

SPECIAL PARTICIPATION BY BELO E CHRIGOR

The group's new album features a mix of classics that marked their trajectory and also new songs. To further enrich the performance, Bruno Cardoso, Sergio Jr., Fred, Cris and Vini shared the stage with renowned pagode artists, such as Belo and Chrigor. The interaction between the musicians and the public made the event an unforgettable moment.

CELEBRATION OF A CAREER MILESTONE

< Bruno Cardoso, lead singer of Sorriso Maroto, expressed his joy on social media after the recording. He highlighted the importance of this project, which takes place in a significant year, when the group completes 27 years of career. “Today we sing the songs we performed in the initial phase of the band. No wonder the day was different, the sun shone brighter and the sky was colorful. Everyone was radiant, and that is magical, priceless”, he said.
SUCCESSES AND NEW SONGS

During the recording, Sorriso Maroto presented hits that marked their trajectory, as well as new tracks, such as “Engole o Choro”, “80 anos” and “Telefone Vagabundo”, which had already been released on the group's social networks. With the participation of Chrigor and Belo, the artists also moved the audience by singing together classics such as “Telegrama” (Exaltasamba) and “Farol das Estrelas” (Soweto).

Former BBB Leidy Elin, participant of "BBB 24", has been facing a wave of racist attacks since leaving the reality show. The 25-year-old trancista revealed that she receives offensive messages on her social networks daily. In some of the messages, internet users call her a "monkey" and make insults related to the color of her skin, in addition to wishing her death.

This Thursday, the 26th, Leidy's legal advisor released a note official informing that the former BBB will take legal action against those responsible for the racist attacks.

SUPPORT FROM REALITY COLLEAGUES

In light of the public complaint made by Leidy on social media, several fellow prisoners expressed solidarity. Lucas Buda, one of the program's participants, commented: "Come on, sister! Count on me." Marcus Vinicius, another ex-BBB member, wrote: "We really have to go after this bunch of idiots! Criminals!".

Alane and Cezar Black, who participated in previous editions, also expressed support. "Very right friend! I'm with you", said Alane. Cezar, on the other hand, lamented the racism still present in Brazil: "Unfortunately, sometimes veiled, sometimes openly, we still live in a country like this. Stay strong, my dear."

LEIDY TALKS ABOUT THE IMPACTS OF FAME AND THE FIGHT AGAINST DEPRESSION

Leidy Elin faced great exposure during her participation in "BBB 24", and the negative repercussions after conflicts with favorite participants of the public resulted in massive attacks on the internet. The former BBB revealed that, upon returning home, she fell into depression, partly due to the attacks suffered by her and her family.

"I really wanted to make a video talking about Yellow September, but I don't have the strength for this", said Leidy. "I fell into depression a month after leaving the program and I struggle with it every day." She also highlighted that she had never faced psychological problems before participating in the reality show.

PHYSICAL CHANGES AND THE IMPACT OF EMOTIONAL ILLNESS

At the beginning of the week, Leidy Elin recorded a video in a bikini, where she shows the changes her body has undergone due to emotional exhaustion. "Would you like to take a tour of your body? I'm going to tell you how our emotions impact our body", he reported. The former sister said that she had never gone through these changes before and that she is trying to get back into the physical shape she had before the program.

One of the most important and beloved pagode groups in Brazil, Sorriso Maroto, emerged unpretentiously at a meeting of friends. With 27 years of experience, his songs have covered countless love stories for the country. However, the band's name was not the result of a meticulous choice, but rather a "mistake", as revealed by Bruno Cardoso and Sérgio Jr. in an interview with the Podpah podcast.

During the conversation, the members recalled how they arrived at the name Sorriso Maroto due to pressure and lack of better options at the time. "The name was a mistake, but it was the best we had at the time. It was another ride", explained Bruno. Sérgio added: "I didn't have a name or a place to play. That was it. It was just the will."

DISCARDED OPTIONS

Before deciding on the name that would become iconic, other unusual options were considered by the group. "Sal Grosso" and "Cara de Gato" were some of the suggestions, but ended up being discarded. "That's when the cool ideas started. As we had a lot of barbecues, they said 'I think Sal Grosso is a cool name [...] Cat barbecue, cat face. The time has come and it's less worse than 'Sal Grosso' and 'Cara de Gato' was 'Sorriso Maroto'. We've been trying to find another one for 26 years", joked Sérgio.

IMPROVISED SUCCESS

Despite the unpretentious beginning and the improvised choice of name, Sorriso Maroto established itself as one of the biggest pagode groups in Brazil. His songs have become soundtracks for countless stories and continue to win fans across the country. The group's trajectory shows that, even with a simple beginning and without great pretensions, passion and dedication can lead to success and the creation of a legacy in Brazilian music.