Lenita Gentil: "Forgive me, enthusiasts, but today I can't handle bullfights. I've started having animals and I see things differently"
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Lenita Gentil: "Forgive me, enthusiasts, but today I can't handle bullfights. I've started having animals and I see things differently"

SIC Notícias10 September 2026 at 06:45

In this episode of Geração 40, Júlio Isidro receives singer Lenita Gentil for a conversation about her life dedicated to song. The program explores the artistic and personal trajectory of the interpreter, providing a detailed look at her career.

Lenita Gentil addresses a significant change in her perspective regarding bullfights. The singer asks the enthusiasts for forgiveness, confessing that she currently cannot support this type of spectacle.

The artist explains that she started having animals as companions, which fundamentally changed the way she looks at these issues. This personal experience led her to develop a new sensitivity towards the treatment of animals.

The episode thus reveals a transformation in Lenita Gentil's values and beliefs, showing how the company of animals in her daily life has influenced her view of the world and her practices.

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