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News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Brazilian Nuns Beatbox And Dance On Live TV, Internet Calls It ‘Impressive'
Last Updated: In the video, one nun shifts from singing to beatboxing while the other joins in and starts to dance. It is not every day you see two nuns dropping beats and breaking into a dance mid-conversation on live TV but that is exactly what happened in Brazil and now the internet can't get enough of it. Two nuns turned a simple talk about religious life into a fun performance with beatboxing, singing and dancing. And yes, they totally nailed it. According to the Associated Press (AP), the two nuns are Sisters Marizele Cassiano and Marisa de Paula from the 'Copiosa Redenção" congregation. They were speaking on Brazil's Pai Eterno — Eternal Father — television channel and discussing a vocational retreat when the conversation took a musical turn. Sister Marizele, dressed in a white habit and blue skirt, started singing a song about being called to religious life. The surprise came when she shifted from singing to beatboxing. Sister Marisa joined in and started dancing. The show's presenter, Deacon Giovani Bastos, joined the fun too. He started copying Sister Marisa's dance moves. The video of their performance has now grabbed attention online with many people sharing it widely. advetisement Even American actress and film producer Viola Davis shared the video on her Instagram, captioning it, 'What is Sister Mary Clarence?" along with laughing, dancing and colourful heart emojis. The reference was to Whoopi Goldberg's character from the Sister Act films. It is about a lounge singer who transforms into a nun singing group after she is placed in a convent as part of a witness protection program. Many people also made the same reference. One person wrote, 'This is giving out that Sister Act vibe. She appears ready to break dance at any moment. But what's most important, one can clearly see the joy of the Lord over them." Another said, 'Sister Act BR (Brazil) version." Someone else jokingly asked, 'My only question, when does the album drop?" A viewer wondered, 'So this wasn't an SNL skit?!" and another suggested, 'This needs to be an SNL skit immediately." An individual expressed, 'I love these nuns. I am inspired," and another commenter added, 'Awww that made me so happy." Someone also called it 'impressive." top videos View All The moment wasn't planned, according to Sister Marizele. Speaking to AP, she explained, 'That moment was very spontaneous, because with Sister Marisa, if you start a beat, she will dance. And I'm used to singing, to beatboxing, so for us it was very simple, spontaneous and at the same time very surprising to see that it went viral even outside Brazil." As per the report, the two nuns are part of a religious group that helps young people struggling with drug addiction. 'Beatboxing, dancing, and the songs itself, are tools that God uses to reach the hearts of the people we work with. And it works! It's beautiful to see," said Sister Marizele. The pair also serve as vocation promoters, guiding and organising retreats for women who are considering a religious path, as per the report. First Published: May 29, 2025, 13:46 IST
NDTV
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Brazilian Nuns' Impromptu Beatbox And Dance Session On Catholic TV Is Viral
A group of Brazilian clergy members is making waves online after an unexpected beatboxing and dance session during a live Catholic television broadcast. The now-viral video features Sister Marizele, who surprised viewers with her beatboxing skills during a May 20 appearance on a Brazilian Catholic TV channel. Dressed in a traditional white habit and blue skirt, the nun began by singing before shifting into a lively beatbox performance, using only her mouth and tongue to create rhythmic sounds. The cheerful display didn't stop there. Another nun soon joined in with some dance moves, followed by a priest in a black robe, who also took to the floor in an impromptu celebration of music and joy. Clips of the trio's performance have been widely shared on social media, with many viewers drawing comparisons to the popular Sister Act film franchise starring Whoopi Goldberg. In the comments, users celebrated the joyful moment, noting that clergy members, too, once had youthful passions and talents. One viewer wrote, "They were once teenagers who loved music - it's wonderful to see them share that with the world." Another user wrote, "This is the best thing I've seen all day." "There is something very wholesome about this," the third user wrote.
India Today
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Watch: Brazilian nuns' beatboxing performance wins internet
Two nuns from became internet stars after a fun and spontaneous performance on a Catholic TV show. Sisters Marizele Cassiano and Marisa de Paula, members of the "Copiosa Redeno" congregation, were appearing on Brazil's Pai Eterno (Eternal Father) TV channel to talk about a retreat for young women interested in becoming mentioned a song related to religious life during the program. The sisters got up and started to dance, beatbox, and sing. Sister Marisa's dancing moves were imitated by Deacon Giovani Bastos, the TV host, who also joined in. Millions of people throughout Brazil and the world have since watched their upbeat moment was very spontaneous, because with Sister Marisa, if you start a beat, she will dance. And I'm used to singing, to beatboxing, so for us it was very simple, spontaneous and at the same time very surprising to see that it went viral even outside Brazil," Sister Marizele told The Associated Press. MUSIC AS A MESSAGE OF HOPE In addition to being entertainers, Sisters Marisa and Marizele have a strong commitment to assisting young people, particularly those who are battling drug addiction. They claim that a significant part of their mission is music."Beatboxing, dancing, and the songs itself, are tools that God uses to reach the hearts of the people we work with. And it works! It's beautiful to see," Sister Marizele upbeat approach has obviously won over many hearts. Sister Marizele has a huge social media following, despite the fact that Sister Marisa does not have an Instagram account. Since the viral video, she has gained over 100,000 sisters also work as vocation promoters, organising retreats for women interested in pursuing a religious Sisters are committed to helping young people who are battling drug addiction. They claim that music has been a powerful tool to help those in need.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Brazilian nuns go viral after beatboxing on Catholic TV
Two Brazilian nuns have gone viral after dropping an impromptu beatbox and dance session during a Catholic television program. Sisters Marizele Cassiano and Marisa de Paula, members of the 'Copiosa Redenção' congregation, were talking about a vocational retreat on Brazil's Pai Eterno — Eternal Father — TV channel when they brought up a song about being called to the religious life. The duo stood up and launched into a routine complete with singing, beatbox and dance moves. Then the presenter, Deacon Giovani Bastos, joined in, matching their moves in a performance that's now been seen by millions on social media in Brazil and abroad. 'That moment was very spontaneous, because with Sister Marisa, if you start a beat, she will dance. And I'm used to singing, to beatboxing, so for us it was very simple, spontaneous and at the same time very surprising to see that it went viral even outside Brazil,' Sister Marizele told The Associated Press. The Sisters are dedicated to young people who are struggling with drug addiction. They say music has been a powerful tool to help those in need. 'Beatboxing, dancing, and the songs itself, are tools that God uses to reach the hearts of the people we work with. And it works! It's beautiful to see,' said Sister Marizele. While Sister Marisa has no Instagram account, Sister Marizele has surpassed 100,000 followers since her beatboxing went viral. The sisters also work as vocation promoters, organizing retreats for women interested in pursuing a religious career.
NBC News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- NBC News
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.
