During the first night of the Special Group Carnival parades at Marquês de Sapucaí in Rio de Janeiro, the Folia Tropical VIP box is preparing a tribute to Brazilian cinema. This event will feature the distribution of masks representing actors Wagner Moura and Tânia Maria, who are starring in 'O Agente Secreto,' a Brazilian film nominated for an Oscar. The initiative is part of a tradition that aims to celebrate and promote Brazilian cinema during the festivities.

Last year, the same VIP box provided masks of actress Fernanda Torres, who was also in contention for an Oscar for Best Actress. The timing of the ceremony often overlaps with the first night of carnival parades, creating a unique atmosphere where cinema and culture intertwine. In an engaging twist, the actors Humberto Carrão and Olivia Torres, from the film 'Ainda Estou Aqui,' celebrated the previous year's Oscar success while viewing the awards on a big screen set up in the VIP area.

This year's homage not only underscores the growing relationship between Brazilian popular culture and cinema but also enhances the experience of Carnival by integrating significant national artistic achievements into the festivities. It highlights the importance of film in Brazilian society and adds another layer of celebration to one of the world’s largest carnival events.