Brazilian lifestyle shifts: Actress Maitê Proença and influencer Ana Lúcia Silva embrace new routines

Brazilian actress Maitê Proença, 68, has transitioned from her long-term residence in Copacabana to a home with a large plot of land within a gated community in Rio de Janeiro. After living in the same apartment for 35 years, Proença now manages a garden, a worm farm, and chickens as part of a desire to work with the earth. She clarified that she remains in Rio de Janeiro to stay close to her four granddaughters.

In a separate human-interest story, 60-year-old Ana Lúcia Silva has become a digital nomad and internet influencer after overcoming breast cancer. Originally from Santa Catarina, Silva transitioned from a stable life as a craftswoman and seamstress to traveling the world. By using platforms that exchange work for accommodation, she has traveled to locations including Patagonia, Argentina, and India, sharing her experiences with nearly 9,000 followers on Instagram and YouTube.