Brazilian nun goes viral for beatboxing on TV — and fans compare the moment to 'Sister Act'
A Brazilian nun is earning raves around the world after she showed off her impressive beatboxing skills.
Sister Marizele of Brazil went viral after dropping some beats, during a May 20 appearance on a Catholic TV channel, which prompted a second nun and priest to dance alongside her, as seen in a video shared by NBC News.
Wearing a blue skirt, white shirt and white nun's habit, Sister Marizele began by singing before she switched to making percussive sounds with her mouth and tongue.
Then, a second nun started to dance alongside Sister Marizele. Before long, a priest wearing a long black robe joined in on busting a move.
In the comments section, fans of the holy trio likened them to Whoopi Goldberg's 1990s comedy film franchise 'Sister Act,' about a lounge singer who transforms a nun singing group after she's placed in a convent as part of a witness protection program.
'I know 'Sister Act' when I see it,' one viewer wrote.
'They really dropping a 'Sister Act' remake in 2025, huh?' joked another.
Several people pointed out that those who become nuns and priests were once 'teenagers with love of music,' adding, 'I love seeing them showing off their amazing talents.'
Or, as another delighted viewer put it, 'Fun is not a sin.'
On the May 27 episode of TODAY, Jenna Bush Hager shared the fun clip during Morning Boost. Carson Daly came up with the perfect nickname for the hip-hop nun.
'Nun-D.M.C,' Carson quipped.
'Is this real?' Craig Melvin asked as he watched the video.
'It's real. Live from Catholic TV, it's a beatboxing nun and her holy backup dancer,' Jenna replied.
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