Funk icon, Valesca Popozuda promises an impact on the celebrities of the culinary reality Masterchef; The tarologist provides for importance and possible friction in the competition
The CARIIOCA funk singer and icon Popozuda Valesca (46) is officially among the 12 participants in the first season of Masterchef celebrities In Brazil. The band has announced the cast of the new edition of the gastronomic reality, which opens on November 18, with an unprecedented format in the country.
The attraction will bring together names of different areas such as sport, music, acting and the internet, all willing to face the demanding challenges proposed by the jurors Erick Jacquin, Helena Rizzo AND Henrique Fogaça. And, according to the predictions of the tarologist Val coutoValentca promises to cause the kitchen inside and outside.
“Authentic. The first letter that leaves you show that it is very authentic, bold. It will not go unnoticed to Masterchef”, “ Val Couto says, in an interview with TV guys.
According to him, funkeira can go far on the program, but its emotional intensity can be both a resource and a risk:
“It can shine with dishes of great impact, but it can also be involved in friction or fighting, especially if you are underestimated.”
Val also provides that the artist can act at a memorable moment in this edition: “It has very potential to create an iconic moment this season and can go far, but you have to focus on the right direction. “
Who is Valesca Popozuda?
Valesca Popozuda, name of art by Valesca Reis Santos, was born in Rio de Janeiro and is one of the greatest symbols of Carioca Funk. He broke out in the 2000s as a singer of the Gaiola Das Popozudas group, with female Empowerment texts and strong presence in the suburbs.
The solo career has brought shots like “Kiss on the Spalla”, consolidating her status as an irreverent, committed artist and owner of a detention speech for sexual freedom, respect for women and the law of the LGBTQia+community. In addition to music, Vales also shines as a presenter and an extraordinary presence in the media and carnival.
What to expect from Masterchef’s celebrities?
THE Masterchef Brazil celebrities It is the band’s big bet to renew the program format. For the first time, the celebrities face the stove, far from the usual phases and cameras and face practical tests, group challenges and weekly eliminations.
The prestige of each participant will not be enough to guarantee the trophy, the attention is paid to culinary talent, creativity and resilience under pressure.
In addition to Valesca Popozuda, other names are already confirmed in the cast:
- Dodus (Former footballer)
- Gilmelândia (singer)
- Hugo Alves (Paralympic athlete)
- Tiago Piquilo (Country singer)
- Giovanni falls (Digital influencer)
- Julianne Trevisol (actress)
- Leonardo Miggiorin (actor)
- Luciano Szafir (presenter)
- Márcia Goldschmidt (communicator)
- Maurren Maggi (Olympic champion)
- Rachel Sheherazade (journalist)
With a mixture of charisma, condiment and strong personality, Valesca Popozuda is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated names of the season. Will you surprise and conquer the taste of the jurors?
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Source: Terra

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