Rafael Infante confronts paparazzi in Rio de Janeiro

Actor Rafael Infante was involved in a heated confrontation with paparazzi Fabrício Pioyani on a beach in Rio de Janeiro. The incident occurred during a video recording for influencer Lucas Selfie’s YouTube channel, which was documenting the daily routine of professional photographers.

During the encounter, Infante approached Pioyani on a motorcycle and requested that the photographer stop taking pictures of him. When Pioyani explained that photography is his profession and he was working under contract for an agency, Infante responded aggressively. The actor reportedly stated, “I wanted you to stop taking photos of me,” and later claimed, “The Federal Police already have your name.”

Pioyani maintained that his actions were strictly part of his job requirements, suggesting that any complaints should be directed to his agency.