If you’re from Brazil or somewhere in South America you might be familiar with a character known as “Menina da Bota” or “Boot Girl”/”The Girl in the Boots”. Have you ever wondered why she very rarely, if ever, smiles during the videos? Well, the reason is quite sad and adds some complexity to her character. In this post, we will explain the mission to make Menina smile and give her the ability to be confident about herself.
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Overview
Menina da Bota whose real name is Maria José Mendes da Cruz became famous on Instagram for several innocent videos showcasing her singing and dancing talent. Her videos are enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people around the world, but mostly from the Latin world.
https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4474055489327117 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});Her simplicity and humility seem to be what has won her over in the minds of many, as her comments are nothing but positivity and love for her. I’m sorry but how can you not love this:
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Her simple hip movements and very blank expression made for funny video after funny video and before long, she and her partner were making videos with many other creators, and even a few business owners.
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Her dancing (and later on singing) combined with her vibrant, colourful and eye-catching outfits made for an engaging video each time.
Menina is known for a rather simple dance she does where she moves her hips from side to side while having one hand by the side.
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Her long black hair is normally covered by a large-brimmed hat, which makes her look even more cute.
The final thing that makes Menina da Bota so popular is her boots! After all, that is the reason she is referred to as the “Boot Girl” or “Girl in the Boots” often in the comments on Instagram.
So, with all that said, what is the mission to make her smile? And what, if any, is the reason she can’t smile or chooses not to?
Why so many people love her
It seems the reason so many people love this woman and her videos with her family is due to her humility and innocence.
https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4474055489327117 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});Coming from humble beginnings it is interesting to see her and her family rise, as recently she has been making appearances in major stores across Brazil, while this older video highlights her appearance at a concert by an artist known as Dima.
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Some people praise Maria and her appearance saying:
“I hope she’s at least getting paid to use her picture, have to take advantage of it.
But for simplicity, it’s a fact that many people will appear to take advantage of her humility, don’t sign anything girl from the boot, be smart and active.”
People like her because she isn’t like lots of mainstream influencers begging for money and being rude to their fans.
Go to her Instagram comments and you’ll find tons of people commenting saying why they love her it’s nearly impossible to spot a negative comment.
Why Menina da Bota doesn’t smile
It’s unknown why Maria does not smile and it would be wrong to speculate for a number of reasons, such as:
- We can’t, and should not judge Maria, as this is a rare case which affects only a limited amount of people.
- It could be any number of reasons and it would be wrong to assume any.
- Assuming could upset and offend Maria and this should never be done.
It’s hard to know when everything is in B
razillian, but from translations, we’ve gathered that she is getting treatment.
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It’s unclear what is wrong with her teeth but in many videos, they can be seen to be decayed or damaged.
Does she deserve such a problem in a young person in their life? Of course not and many of her fans often comment on her humility.
Dentist work and progress with Menina da Bota
Thankfully, a well-known nurse from Brazil offered to help with Menina da Bota’s long-term dental treatment, and as of now, she has been getting help for about 1 month.
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People online used AI to create a deceptive image where it appeared Maria was smiling, but this was fake.
It was still posted on Maria’s Instagram account however and it seemed they were happy as it highlighted the possibility of her being able to smile.
Although in Brazillian, this video montage highlights the work that doesn’t on Maria’s teeth.
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It’s hard as they may have to remove her old teeth to insert new bases for the veneers, however, it seems they are doing well and it was announced on her story that they were making good progress and would share updates soon.
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With her new teeth set and lots of people supporting her, where is Maria off to now? And what awaits her in the future?
A good future ahead
It seems for now she and her partner are going to continue making videos with the help of a few others, making sure to make everyone laugh and enjoy themselves.
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With so many collaborative and commercial appearances at commerce establishments, retail stores and concerts, it’s easy to say she will likely only get more well know, with that, more successful.
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Sometimes the right people are made famous and it’s in stark contrast to other creators on TikTok and Instagram who use the platform to promote harmful and dishonest content such as rage-bait or fake videos.
Recent success
The recent success of the Boot Girl has seen her collaborate with Belinha do Forró and Isadora making a video which we covered here: Brazilian Folk Song Video Causes Hillarious Reactions In Comments Section – which you can watch below.
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The video has completely blown up, receiving over 200,000 likes on Instagram. Hundreds of celebrities and other people joined in, reposting and sharing the video.
With both of them singing along, it’s easy to see why the video was so successful. The Girl in the boots has a lot going for her!
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