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
Answer key
1. With help from the TV program 2. When she was already an adult 3. True
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
- Why do you think Anitta chose to share this personal story on TV?
- How do TV shows sometimes help people reconnect with lost family members?
- Do you think it is important for celebrities to share their private lives publicly? Why or why not?
- What do you think about spending a lot of money on a single outfit for a TV appearance?