From an orphanage in the slums to the most desirable girls in Brazil - the incredible life story of carnival queen Adriana Bombom

Dear readers, I continue the series of articles dedicated to the most famous Carnival Queens in the history of Brazil, who have made the greatest contribution to the development of this national holiday. You can find previous articles on my channel. Today I will tell the story of a girl who grew up in an orphanage and became the Queen.

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1. Adriana Bombom, 49, performing at the 2023 Carnival

Adriana Bombom, whose real name is Adriana Soares, is a famous Brazilian dancer, actress, and TV presenter who was chosen as the Queen of the Carnival of Rio de Janeiro in 1991. The future queen was born in 1974 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and her origins and parents are unknown. The girl grew up in an orphanage in one of the poorest areas of the city, and she never gave interviews that would talk about her family.

2. Adriana Bombom at Carnival 2019

After leaving school, Adriana Bombom worked as a waitress in a restaurant and as a nanny for wealthy families, but she always dreamed of becoming a professional dancer. Like many children from poor areas, the future queen took her first steps in dancing at a local samba school. Thanks to perseverance and hard work, she quickly achieved success. In the 1990s, she began performing in dance groups at various events such as festivals and concerts. She credits her success in the entertainment industry with her talent, perseverance, and dedication to dancing.

In 1991, Adriana Bombom participated in the carnival procession in Rio de Janeiro, and the jury unanimously chose her as the Queen of the Carnival. Her beauty, spontaneity, and professional performance of samba won the hearts of the audience. After this success, Adriana Bombom's career took off, and she became known all over the world thanks to her participation in various carnival processions and TV shows.

In Brazil, there is a great interest in the personal lives of famous personalities, but Adriana Bombom prefers to keep her life a secret from prying eyes. She was married to football player Fred Montero when he played for the Flamengo club and they have a daughter and a son. But since her divorce in 2005, she has become more cautious and doesn't reveal many details about her personal relationships.

3. Adriana Bombom at the age of 49 demonstrates excellent physical shape

However, Adriana Bombom took part in the TV show "A Fazenda" in 2013, where she met Eduardo Cristiano de Souza Carvalho, also known as "Dudu Nobre". They started dating and announced it publicly in 2014 but broke up in 2017.

However, Adriana Bombom continues to work in the entertainment industry, dancing and working as a TV presenter. She is also actively involved in social projects, helping children and those in need. Despite her 49 years, she still looks great and performs as a guest at every carnival, as recognized by the Pele of the dance world.

4. Adriana Bombom at the carnival in 2020 (photo from open sources

Adriana Bombom, like another famous favela native Pele, proves that perseverance and talent can lead to success, no matter who and where you were born.