The businesswoman from Pernambuco joins a float at Acadêmicos do Grande Rio, celebrating Manguebeat at Marquês de Sapucaí in 2026.
Brazilian entrepreneur and media personality Camila Coutinho took part in the Acadêmicos do Grande Rio parade, riding one of the school’s floats down the iconic Marquês de Sapucaí in Rio de Janeiro. Alongside the school’s board and Empetur, she proudly represented the state of Pernambuco at one of Carnival’s most powerful moments.
Manguebeat takes over the avenue
Grande Rio’s 2026 theme pays tribute to Manguebeat, the cultural movement born in Pernambuco in the 1990s. Internationally recognized for blending regional traditions with contemporary sounds, the movement cemented the northeastern state as a hub of artistic innovation and vibrant cultural identity.
Bringing this legacy to the Sapucaí is more than a narrative choice — it is a bold cultural statement. The samba school transforms the parade route into a stage for one of Brazilian music’s most influential movements.
A voice for Pernambuco
Known for her work in fashion, communications, and business, Camila Coutinho is one of Pernambuco’s most prominent figures on the national scene. Her presence at the parade goes beyond symbolism — it embodies the strength of those who proudly carry northeastern Brazilian identity.
“Being in this parade means representing a movement that changed the way the world sees Pernambuco. Taking part in this moment at Sapucaí is celebrating our identity with pride and emotion.” — Camila Coutinho, entrepreneur and media personality
For Camila, the avenue is not just spectacle — it is emotional experience, memory, and belonging. A chance to show Brazil and the world that Pernambuco’s energy beats in every drum and every verse of Manguebeat.
Photo: Lucas Menezes
