Sol Vega, the 47-year-old actress and entrepreneur who became an icon of the early seasons of Big Brother Brasil, returns to the reality show at the beginning of 2026, marking a historic reunion with the audience. She is part of the Veterans group of BBB 26, which is currently airing on TV Globo, 22 years after her original participation. The return is relevant not only for reviving a classic trajectory but also for bringing back to the scene the creator of the famous meme “iarnuou”, an internet moment that transcended the show and became part of the Brazilian popular imagination. In this way, the production seeks to connect generations of fans, mixing nostalgia and novelty within the most watched house in the country.
The phenomenon that made her famous occurred in 2004, during an endurance challenge. While confined in a cage, Sol let out her voice in a unique and improvised interpretation of the classic “We Are the World”. However, her unusual pronunciation of the phrase “I am the world” was captured by the cameras and quickly went viral among viewers, who dubbed the moment with the iconic “iarnuou”. This episode defined her time on the show, transforming her into one of the most charismatic and memorable figures in the history of the reality show, even without making it to the final that season.
Post-BBB Trajectory and Legacy
Despite being eliminated in the penultimate elimination round of her original season, against the sister Juliana, the confinement experience did not define her limits. After the reality show, Sol Vega invested heavily in her artistic career, acting in various theater plays and also in TV productions. Furthermore, she continued as a model and began attending events as a VIP guest, always maintaining her striking presence in the entertainment universe. Today, in 2026, she has established herself as a successful entrepreneur in the promising Afro-fashion sector, showing a professional evolution that goes far beyond the title of former BBB contestant.
With her return to BBB 26, the expectation is that Sol will bring to the current house all the experience and charisma that marked her over two decades ago. The question that remains is: how will the veteran sister adapt to the modern game, with social media and an even more connected audience? Her legacy is already guaranteed in the history of the program, but this new journey promises to reignite discussions and, who knows, create new moments as memorable as the unforgettable “iarnuou”.
