Rosi Campos clarifies viral cemetery video was for soap opera filming

Brazilian actress Rosi Campos, 72, has addressed a viral video that led to public misunderstanding regarding her presence at the Penitência Cemetery in Rio de Janeiro. In the footage, Campos, dressed in black, was approached by an individual offering condolences, to which she responded, “I am recording.”

Campos clarified via social media that her serious demeanor was not due to sadness or rudeness, but was a result of her professional duties. She was at the location to film scenes for the Globo telenovela “Quem Ama Cuida,” where she portrays the character Diná.

The actress expressed that she has great respect for fans and journalists, noting that the confusion arose because she was simply focused on her work. She joked about the situation, stating that for those working in soap operas, even work moments can become social media content.