Brazilian actress Nanda Costa stepped out at Rock in Rio on Saturday to support producer Emilie Rey, confirming the pair are in a romantic relationship.
The 39-year-old screen star attended the major music festival on September 5 to spend the evening alongside the 28-year-old producer as the two continue their public romance.
Speaking to Brazilian entertainment outlet gshow during the event, Costa explained that she had made the journey specifically to see Rey and spend time in her company. She told reporters that she came out to enjoy Emilie, who was present at the grounds, laughing as she admitted that she had travelled there just to see her.
Costa also commented on the lively festival environment, noting that this marked either her second or third time visiting Rock in Rio, adding that she was having a great time and remarking on the immense scale of the gathering.
When asked about the state of her heart and how her love life was progressing, Costa gave an upbeat response. She said that the simple effort of leaving home in the rain and travelling across the city of Rio de Janeiro to see Rey showed that everything was good and that her heart was beating.
Romantic outings and social media posts
Costa and Rey have made a steady series of public appearances together since the middle of June, when they travelled abroad on a shared trip to Paris, France.
Following that European journey, both women have frequently exchanged affectionate messages in full public view, posting romantic comments beneath each other's updates on social media. Photographers in Brazil have also spotted the couple together on multiple occasions throughout recent weeks, capturing them sharing dinner dates and taking walks through various neighbourhoods across Rio de Janeiro.
Past relationships and family life
Prior to her romance with Rey, Costa spent 12 years with Brazilian musician Lan Lahn. The two women announced the end of their relationship in 2022 and continue to co-parent their four-year-old twin daughters, Kim and Tiê.
Rey was previously in a relationship with singer Francisco Gil. Through that romance, the producer was the daughter-in-law of celebrated Brazilian singer Preta Gil, who died in 2025, and with whom Rey shared a close and positive relationship.
Rock in Rio is one of the world's most famous and long-running music festivals. Founded in Rio de Janeiro in 1985, the massive multi-day celebration draws hundreds of thousands of spectators and features major international and domestic music acts every edition.
