Brazilian Children's Star Xuxa Draws Huge Crowds With Nostalgic Show at 63

At 63 years old, Xuxa Meneghel, known as Brazil's "Queen of Children" and a global television icon, has launched a major nostalgic show titled "O Último Voo da Nave" ("The Last Flight of the Spaceship") in São Paulo. The premiere took place last weekend at Allianz Parque stadium to a sold-out crowd, with additional dates added due to overwhelming demand. The show celebrates nearly four decades of her illustrious career, reviving the symbols that made her one of Brazil's greatest TV stars.

Despite perceptions abroad that this is a comeback, Xuxa has never truly retired, continuing to work in television, release music, and lead various projects in recent years. This production marks her return to large-scale live performances after months of preparation. A viral moment from the event occurred when she invited the audience to sing her famous birthday song "Parabéns" instead of her performing it, sparking a wave of nostalgia and social media buzz.

Xuxa's connection to Israel dates back to 1996 when she visited the country, performed there, and filmed a commercial for the Israeli snack brand Elite. She also recorded a Portuguese version of "The Lazy Song" for her album that year. Beyond nostalgia, her physical fitness and youthful appearance at 63 amazed many fans, with social media flooded with comments expressing disbelief at her age. The show has made her one of the most talked-about figures in Brazil over the past weekend.