Simone Mendes had quite the eventful weekend. After performing alongside her sister Simaria at a concert, she took home the Music of the Year award at the Melhores do Ano, thanks to her hit song "Dois Tristes." The award ceremony took place on Sunday, December 15, and she triumphed over strong competitors like Ivete Sangalo with "Macetando" and Gloria Groove with "Nosso Primeiro Beijo." Simone’s performance on the Domingão com Huck stage garnered both public and critic acclaim.
During the backstage interview conducted by Samanta Alves of Gshow, Simone was directly asked about the possibility of the duo reuniting with Simaria. "Not going to happen," was her straightforward response. For those keeping track, it’s worth remembering the musical partnership of Simone & Simaria, affectionately dubbed "Las Coleguinhas," came to an end back in August 2022 after almost three decades of collaboration and numerous hits.
Simone also shared her reflections on her plans for the end of the year, mentioning her preference for New Year's over Christmas: "I prefer New Year's to Christmas due to not having beautiful memories from childhood. Today, it’s wonderful, and I have everything. But for choosing, I like New Year because it has a nicer vibe," she noted. To attract good energy, she revealed her traditional superstition of wearing yellow underwear during the New Year transition.
After winning the Melhores do Ano award, Simone expressed heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has contributed to her career. "It’s a gift to be here today. It’s very beautiful for my career, story, and music – which tells the story of the Brazilian people. I’m happy and honored. Thank you, God, for once again providing me with this moment. I want to sincerely thank my family, team, everyone involved in my work, and my fans across Brazil. To the entire Globo family, thank you for your warmth," she declared during her emotional acceptance speech.
Simone continued her speech with light-hearted remarks about her win, jokingly expressing her apprehension about asking for her song to be featured on Fantástico again, referring to prior experiences at prestigious events like the Grammy and Multishow. "I didn’t expect this. I love Gloria and Ivete, but I’m very happy," she added. On stage with Luciano Huck, Simone performed "Erro Gostoso" and shared her thoughts about her plans for 2024, saying, "For the second consecutive year, I’m leaving this beautiful award. I’m heading off for my vacation and Christmas. Now, I’m going to take some time to relax… What a beautiful way to close the year with this lovely award. It’s yet another gift for my career. Thank you to my fans across Brazil for supporting me and never letting go of my hand," she concluded with palpable emotion.
Meanwhile, Simaria made headlines for her surprise appearance at Simone Mendes’ solo concert on Friday, December 13. This unexpected reunion thrilled fans since Simaria hadn’t stepped onto the stage since 2022. The sisters delighted the crowd at the Centro de Tradições Nordestinas (CTN) in São Paulo, both dressed in white and sharing affectionate gestures on stage. Witnessing this joy was particularly surprising for fans, as the sisters had been noticeably avoiding public appearances together.
Simone expressed her awareness of Simaria’s fatigue from years of intense work as they greeted fans. After much collaboration, they decided to call it quits, leaving many fans still hopeful for future collaborations. Could the duo return to the stage someday? While there's no confirmed plan for their permanent reunion, Simaria’s surprise appearance sparked excitement among fans, giving rise to rumors.
The São Paulo concert had been promoted as solely featuring Simone, with tickets selling out fast. No one spotted Simaria’s return coming. Simone even took to social media to express her gratitude to fans, emphasizing how special it is to perform in São Paulo.
Simaria’s reappearance brought back nostalgic memories of the duo's classic performances and reignited discussions about their future. Despite the emotional moments shared on stage, Simone later clarified concerns about whether they would reunite permanently. "Simone Mendes will continue her solo career, and Simaria will build her story. But also, it doesn’t rule out us making some special appearances together later on," Simone stated, reopening the door for hopes of future joint performances.
Adding fuel to the conversation, Ratinho stirred controversy during his television program on December 10 by sharing critiques of Simone Mendes. He highlighted actions he found unsatisfactory, referencing earlier comments about her supposed reluctance to interact with fans backstage. His remarks led to a flurry of discussions on social media, keeping the buzz alive about both Simone and Simaria.
While speculations about their reunion continue to swirl, Simone’s focus remains on her successful solo career, cemented by her recent accolades and performances. The bond between the sisters, reinforced by their appearances together, will undoubtedly keep fans dreaming about the possibility of "Las Coleguinhas" reuniting once more.
