# Rio de Janeiro Carnival figure appointments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rio-de-janeiro-carnival-figure-appointments
> Updated: 2026-09-23T01:51:07.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

Prominent figures are securing roles within Rio de Janeiro samba schools ahead of the 2027 Carnival. Lore Improta, a musa for Unidos da Viradouro, has expressed interest in eventually becoming the school’s queen and is learning the tamborim to deepen her community involvement.

At Imperatriz Leopoldinense, Agnes Pimentel has been promoted to musa for the 2027 Carnival and is serving as an ambassador for the Instituto Imperatriz. Following these developments, actress Paolla Oliveira was announced as the new ‘rainha de bateria’ (drum queen) for Imperatriz Leopoldinense. Oliveira, who previously served as drum queen for Acadêmicos do Grande Rio, will officially be crowned on October 17, succeeding singer Iza.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-23: Paolla Oliveira named Imperatriz Leopoldinense drum queen for 2027 Carnival

Actress Paolla Oliveira will return to the Rio Carnival as the drum queen for Imperatriz Leopoldinense in 2027, succeeding singer Iza after a hiatus from the festivities.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anitta-celebrates-grande-rios-38th-anniversary

### 2026-09-19: Rio de Janeiro Carnival figures Lore Improta and Agnes Pimentel make headlines

Lore Improta eyes a future queen role at Unidos da Viradouro, while Agnes Pimentel gains community support as a musa and ambassador for Imperatriz Leopoldinense.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rio-de-janeiro-carnival-figures-lore-improta-and-agnes-pimentel-make-headlines

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