Photographs from the parade show Vivi Fernandes wearing a elaborate gold and purple costume with large headdress, reflecting the colonial baroque aesthetic of Minas Gerais. Her performance was well-received by specialized samba press (e.g., Sambanet , Galeria do Samba ), highlighting her energy and precise footwork. However, no major controversies or injuries were recorded for her in 2006.
For Vivi Fernandes, 2006 was a transitional year—she had previously danced for Beija-Flor and Mangueira and would later gain national fame in the 2010s as a muse for Unidos da Tijuca and on TV reality shows. Her 2006 performance is remembered by niche samba historians as a solid, professional display, but not a career-defining moment.
O Dia (RJ carnival coverage, Feb 2006); Galeria do Samba parade database; Samba na Intendente archives. Note: If you intended a different city (e.g., São Paulo, Salvador) or a different role (e.g., drum queen, passista competition), please specify for a more targeted report.
Porto da Pedra finished 5th place in the Grupo de Acesso (Série A) in 2006, neither promoted to the Special Group nor relegated. The champion that year was São Clemente .
