Brazilian influencer Virginia Fonseca, 27, reunited with her daughters in Madrid, Spain, on Sunday, August 23, in a moment that drew reaction across social media.
Her daughters, Maria Alice, 5, and Maria Flor, 3, travelled to the Spanish capital to join their mother and their one-year-old younger brother, José Leonardo. Fonseca was already in Madrid, where her boyfriend, 26-year-old Vinicius Jr., lives.
As reported by journalist Mariana Valbão of CNN Brasil, Fonseca posted a video recording the reunion and wrote that she had been away because her loved ones had arrived. The moment sparked discussion on social media, with internet users sharing their opinions on the girls' reaction.
Follower criticism over the reunion video
Some followers questioned the spontaneity of the reunion, which was recorded in real time, because Maria Alice and Maria Flor did not go over to the influencer immediately.
One female follower wrote that the girls were being forced to hug so that it would look good for the video. Another follower declared that she would not even have the courage to post the video, while a third internet user expressed the view that if it were not for the nannies, the children would still be standing at the door.
Background and family stay in Spain
Fonseca is a prominent Brazilian digital creator, television presenter and businesswoman who has built one of the largest social media followings in Brazil. Vinicius Jr. is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Spanish La Liga club Real Madrid, which is based in Madrid, as well as the Brazil national team.
Before her daughters arrived in Madrid, Fonseca had already been in her boyfriend's city with her youngest son. During the trip, she also showed a recording of José Leonardo playing with a ball with Vinicius Jr.
Following the reunion video, Fonseca went on to share other moments with her daughters, who are spending another period of time with their mother in Spain.
