Chapter 43 – Oscar Nominations Day
January 23, 2026
The morning sun shone brightly over Los Angeles, but inside the house where Gustavo was staying, the only thing that mattered was the screen of his laptop.
He was alone, but connected to Fernando and the rest of Getúlio's cast on a video call.
The tension was almost unbearable.
In the next few minutes, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences would announce the nominees for the 2026 Oscars.
And everyone knew that there was a good chance that Getúlio would make history.
On the laptop screen, Fernando nervously adjusted his glasses.
— I've been through this before, but I always get anxious.
Selton, who was also on the call, was holding a cup of coffee.
— If this film isn't nominated, I swear I'll invade the Academy and demand explanations.
Bruna Marquezine, who was also participating in the call as one of the film's supporters, laughed.
— If "Getúlio" isn't nominated, the world is blind.
Gustavo, sitting on the couch, took a deep breath and laughed nervously.
— I'm already sweating. Can someone remind me how to breathe?
The laptop screen was divided into several windows with the cast, screenwriters and producers of Getúlio, all equally tense and excited.
And then…
The official broadcast began.
On YouTube, the presenters went up on stage and began listing the nominees.
First came the technical categories.
Then, the main awards.
And then…
— The nominees for Best Picture are…
The room went completely silent.
The names began to appear on the screen.
— Getúlio
Fernando Meirelles shouted.
Selton Mello threw his coffee in the air.
Gustavo put his hands on his head.
— HOLY SHIT!
The celebration lasted only a few seconds, because the next category soon came up.
— The nominees for Best International Film are…
And, of course…
— Getúlio (Brazil)!
Once again, everyone on the call started shouting.
Then came the category that Gustavo had been dreading and waiting for at the same time.
— The nominees for Best Actor are…
He held his breath.
— Gustavo Salles – Getúlio
For a moment, Gustavo froze.
And then…
ABSOLUTE CHAOS.
— MY GOD!
— HE DID IT!
— BEST ACTOR, FUCK!
Gustavo screamed and ran out of the house.
He jumped on the couch, took off his shirt halfway and started spinning it in the air as if he were at Carnival.
— BRAZIL AT THE OSCARS, FUCK!
In the video call, everyone was laughing and shouting.
— THIS IS HISTORIC!
And it didn't stop there.
Shortly after, the nominations for Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography and Best Makeup and Hairstyling were announced.
Getúlio won them all.
At the end of the announcement, the Brazilian film had received SEVEN Oscar nominations.
After the explosion of celebration, Gustavo took out his cell phone and started recording.
He was still shirtless, sweating, completely euphoric.
— I CAN'T BELIEVE IT! SEVEN OSCAR NOMINATIONS! SEVEN!
He turned the camera to the TV, showing the list of nominees.
— BRAZIL, WE DID IT!
And then, without thinking much…
He did a somersault in the middle of the room.
Yes.
A somersault.
Shortly after, he started dancing samba, still holding his cell phone.
— Jimmy Fallon, set the stage! If I win, there will be samba dancing at the Oscars!
The video was immediately posted on Instagram and Twitter.
And, of course…
The internet exploded.
In minutes, Gustavo's video was everywhere.
— GUSTAVO SALLES RUNNING THROUGH THE HOUSE, TAKING OFF HIS SHIRT AND DOING A BACKFLY AFTER BEING NOMINATED FOR AN OSCAR. THIS GUY HAS NO LIMITS!
— Brazil has SEVEN nominations! This is surreal!
— If Gustavo wins, he'll samba to the stage and do a backflip in the air!
On Twitter, even celebrities commented.
Timothée Chalamet:
"That's the energy of a champion. Congrats, bro!"
Ariana Grande:
"I need to learn how to celebrate like that!"
Jimmy Fallon:
"Gustavo, you promised you'd dance the samba at the Oscars. Now there's no turning back!"
And, of course, all of Brazil was celebrating.
On Jornal Nacional, William Bonner announced:
— Brazil makes history at the Oscars with seven nominations for the film "Getúlio".
And Gustavo, still in disbelief, lay down on the floor of the living room and took a deep breath.
He was competing for the biggest award in cinema.
And he knew that this was just the first part of the journey.
The next step?
Los Angeles.
The Oscars awaited him.
Chapter 44 – Gustavo at the Grammys
February 2, 2026
The Grammy Awards night has always been one of the biggest events in the music world.
But that year, the event had an unexpected guest among the industry's stars: Gustavo Salles.
Now an internationally renowned actor, nominated for an Oscar and winner of two Golden Globes and a Critics' Choice, Gustavo received a VIP invitation to the awards.
And he didn't miss the chance to live another surreal experience.
What he didn't imagine was that, that night, he would become one of the highlights of the Grammys — and in a completely unexpected way.
Gustavo arrived at the Arena in Los Angeles wearing a sophisticated black suit, but without a tie, with the top button of his shirt open.
The photographers immediately turned their flashes on him.
He wasn't a singer, but he was one of the hottest names of the moment.
As he stepped onto the red carpet, journalists rushed to interview him.
— Gustavo! You're at the Grammys! How does it feel to be an actor among the biggest stars in music?
He laughed and adjusted the sleeve of his suit.
— Honestly? I'm here pretending that I belong here.
The audience around him laughed and applauded.
Another reporter asked:
— Is there any artist you're most excited to see today?
Gustavo thought for a second.
— Dude, Adele, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift… But if Anitta wins something, I'm going to get up from my chair and scream.
The reporters laughed again.
And then, he entered the event.
As soon as he entered the main hall, Gustavo realized that he was surrounded by music legends.
And, of course, he ended up being introduced to several of them.
Lady Gaga was one of the first to approach.
— You're the guy who danced samba after being nominated for an Oscar, right? — she said, with an amused smile.
Gustavo laughed.
— Yes, it's me. And I promised that if I win, I'll dance samba on stage.
Gaga put her hand on her chest dramatically.
— This is going to be iconic. I'm already rooting for you.
Then, he met Billie Eilish, who shook his hand and said:
— I saw "Getúlio". You were insane in that movie.
Gustavo was surprised.
— Seriously? You watched it?
— Of course! I watch everything that can go to the Oscars. And your movie was an incredible experience.
Then, he came across none other than Adele.
She looked at him and laughed.
— You're that Brazilian boy who almost fainted when he saw me sing in New York, right?
Gustavo blushed and laughed.
— Yes. I won't deny it. I'm still your fan.
They took a picture together, which immediately went viral.
But the most unexpected moment of the night was about to happen.
Taylor Swift has always been known for singing and dancing during other artists' shows.
It was a Grammy classic.
But that night, she wasn't alone.
When one of the live numbers started, Taylor got up from her chair, as she always did.
But when she looked to the side, she saw Gustavo next to her and pulled his arm.
"Come on, you're going to sing with me."
He was speechless for a second.
"Wait, WHAT?!"
Taylor was already jumping and singing, and Gustavo, without a choice, started to follow along.
The audience immediately noticed.
The screen focused on them.
Taylor and Gustavo singing and dancing together, completely immersed in the music.
Beyoncé, on the other side of the room, laughed as she clapped.
Lady Gaga filmed the scene on her cell phone, laughing out loud.
And the audience exploded on social media.
Minutes later, Twitter was already buzzing.
— Taylor Swift always sings and dances at the Grammys. But now she has an official partner: GUSTAVO SALLES.
— Gustavo never stops winning. One day he's winning a Golden Globe, the next he's doing a duet with Taylor Swift at the Grammys.
— Was that rehearsed? Because it seemed like they were READY FOR IT!
— If Gustavo wins the Oscar and Taylor wins the Grammy, I demand that they do an official duet.
Backstage, after the performance, Taylor approached Gustavo laughing.
— Now you're part of the official Grammys. You're my dance partner now.
Gustavo laughed, still in disbelief at what had just happened.
— Taylor, you just put me in one of the biggest memes of the year.
She winked.
— You're welcome.
And so, Gustavo Salles didn't just watch the Grammys…
He became part of the history of the awards
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