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Anitta says TV show helped her find her older brother

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Brazilian singer Anitta appeared on the TV show "Altas Horas", where she shared a personal story about her family.

Anitta explained how the program had helped her find her older brother. She said she discovered his existence only after she became an adult.

The singer talked about the emotional experience of learning she had a brother she had never met before.

During the show, Anitta was joined by her father and her other siblings, who sat with her as she spoke.

Besides discussing her family, Anitta also gave details about her new music album, called 'Equilibrium'.

The singer's outfit also attracted attention. She wore a dress that cost 7,290 Brazilian reals, around the price of a used car in Brazil.

The dress featured detailed embroidery that took 40 hours to complete, showing the amount of work behind the design.

Fans praised both Anitta's honesty about her personal life and her striking appearance on the show.

Vocabulary10 words

appeared
was seen or took part in something
personal
about someone's own life
existence
the fact that something or someone is real
emotional
making you feel strong feelings
siblings
brothers and sisters
outfit
the clothes someone wears together
embroidery
decorative sewing on cloth
detailed
with many small parts
honesty
telling the truth
appearance
how someone looks

Quiz

1. How did Anitta find her older brother, according to the story?
2. When did Anitta discover she had an older brother?
3. True or false: Anitta's dress took 40 hours of embroidery work.

Fill-in-the-blank listening

Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.

Brazilian singer Anitta appeared on the TV show "Altas Horas", where she shared a personal story about her _____.

Anitta explained how the program had helped her find her older _____.

She said she discovered his existence only after she became an _____.

The singer talked about the emotional experience of learning she had a brother she had never _____ before.

During the show, Anitta was joined by her father and her other _____, who sat with her as she spoke.

Besides discussing her family, Anitta also gave details about her new music _____, called 'Equilibrium'.

The singer's _____ also attracted attention. She wore a dress that cost 7,290 Brazilian reals.

The dress featured detailed _____ that took 40 hours to complete.

Fans praised both Anitta's _____ about her personal life and her striking appearance on the show.

Discussion questions

  1. Why do you think Anitta chose to share this personal story on TV?
  2. How do TV shows sometimes help people reconnect with lost family members?
  3. Do you think it is important for celebrities to share their private lives publicly? Why or why not?
  4. What do you think about spending a lot of money on a single outfit for a TV appearance?

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