Rainha de Barretos 2026 Competition: Samyra Gonçalves has been a roper since she was a child The Festa do Peão de Barretos 2026 elects the new queen on Friday (17) by a jury vote. Until then, g1 presents, in alphabetical order, the profile of the ten finalists competing for the title. The current rodeo queen is Lara Peghim. Born in Iguatemi (MS) and living in Barretos (SP) for six years, law student and model Samyra Gonçalves, 21, grew up in an environment where horses and country life were always part of the routine, even competing in long roping events. "My first memory in the world of rodeos is being with my father, taking the bulls in the truck to compete in the rodeos. I was still very little, I was already with him, I loved being there and seeing the full magnitude of the stadium through the bars. It was there that my passion for horses and roping was born." ?Click here to follow the g1 Ribeirão e Franca channel on WhatsApp The decision to compete for the crown this year came after a first attempt, in 2023. To g1, Samyra says that the experiences she had in the last year, especially her work as an international model, transformed her. "I understood that some experiences continue to transform us even after the result. I return because I feel more prepared to represent a tradition that has always been part of my life. The modeling profession allowed me to get to know other countries, but it reinforced the certainty that the further we go, the more we understand the strength of our roots." Samyra Gonçalves, candidate for queen of the Festa do Peão de Barretos 2026 Personal archive ?The grand final of the contest that will elect Queen of the Festa do Peão de Barretos takes place on Friday (17), starting at 8pm, at North Shopping Barretos. The dispute brings together ten candidates and g1 presents the story of each of them. MORE in your life and which values from this universe inspire you most? Samyra: Country culture represents my origins. It was there that I learned the value of family, work, simplicity and respect for people. I believe that tradition is not just about preserving the past, but about inspiring the future. That's why I make a point of keeping this connection alive in everything I do. Samyra Gonçalves, candidate for queen of the Festa do Peão de Barretos 2026 Personal archive Is there a country artist or duo that marked your career? Why? I really like Matogrosso & Mathias, especially the song 'Tentei Te Esquecer', because it reminds me of many memories on the road, traveling and carrying cattle with my father. Their country music was part of my childhood and is present in many special moments in my life. Matogrosso and Mathias took the stage at the Festa do Peão de Americana 2026 this Sunday (7) Thomaz Marostegan What is your favorite rodeo event? Why? As a competitor, I certainly love watching roping events (team roping or breakaway roping), but, without a doubt, bull riding is my favorite discipline. It's the highlight of the rodeo. It was with my father that I discovered this passion and this modality represents the beginning of everything: the bravery, courage and simplicity of the pedestrian. Photos from the International Bull Riding Final of the Festa do Peão de Barretos 2024 Érico Andrade/g1 What characteristics do you believe a Queen of the Festa do Peão de Barretos should have to represent the event? The queen must understand the responsibility that this title represents, she needs to know the history of the Festa de Barretos and the Associação Os Independentes. She must communicate well, welcome people and represent our values ??authentically. True elegance goes beyond appearance, it lies in respect, empathy and the ability to inspire people through example. If you win the title, what message would you like to convey to the public and to the girls who dream of representing Barretos in the future? I would like to show that it is possible to dream big without losing the essence. I want to inspire other girls to believe that our roots never limit our dreams, they make us stronger. May they be proud of their history, value their origins and understand that true greatness lies in growing without giving up humility, gratitude and the values ??we learn at home. Public crowds Zé Felipe's show on the Amanhecer stage at the Festa do Peão de Barretos 2025 Ricardo Nasi/g1 *Under the supervision of Flávia Santucci See more news from the region on g1 Ribeirão Preto and Franca VIDEOS: Everything about Ribeirão Preto, Franca and the region