The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, responsible for the Oscars, shared an official photo of Brazilian actor Wagner Moura on Instagram during the live telecast of the awards. This post quickly garnered over 12,000 comments within about 15 minutes, with a significant portion coming from Brazilian fans. Many comments reflected a mix of humor and frustration, suggesting that the Academy's post was an attempt to engage Brazilian audiences for 'likes' rather than celebrating their achievements in cinema.

Several followers voiced their discontent with remarks like 'We don't want posts, we want Oscars!' indicating that there's a strong desire for recognition at the awards rather than mere social media interactions. Even the official page of the Ceará government reacted to the post, remarking on the cultural richness of Brazil's Northeast region. This response underscores how significant the Oscars are for Brazilian artists and the expectations that come with international acclaim.

Wagner Moura is nominated for Best Actor for his role in 'O agente secreto,' making history as a potential first for a Brazilian actor. In an interview on the red carpet with Variety, Moura expressed that if he wins, it should symbolize a positive message for younger generations, revealing the broader hopes tied to his nomination which go beyond personal accolades and touch on cultural representation.