After screening Rio 2 (which you definitely should see when it comes out in theaters on 4/11) my sister and I headed on over to the Fountainbleau hotel for the Rio 2 Blue Carpet Event.

"Rio 2" World Premiere

When we arrived there the first thing that caught my attention were the beautiful samba dancers on the dance floor.

Rio 2 Blue Carpet Event Samba Dancers

My friend and I couldn’t resist taking a pic with one of the dancers.

Rio 2 Blue Carpet Event Samba Dancer and Leanette

After I scoped out the food and tried a few of their beef empanadas (which were yummy and I wish I had grabbed more of) I made my way over to the velvet rope so that I could get a good look at the cast members as they walked in. It was so cool seeing them so close…

Janelle Monae was the first to arrive

Rio 2 Blue Carpet Event Janelle Monae

George Lopez (Rafael) was also there

Rio 2 Blue Carpet Event George Lopez

Jake T. Austin (Fernando) looked handsome in his blue suit. I actually passed by him at the movie theater earlier and said “Hi” to which he actually responded with a “Hi”. I know, I know. I am a nerd.

Rio 2 Blue Carpet Event Jake T. Austin

Anne Hathaway (Jewel) looked beautiful in her Rio 2 inspired dress and shoes!

Rio 2 Blue Carpet Event Anne Hathoway

Kristin Chenoweth (Gabi) was smiling from ear to ear the whole time.

Rio 2 Blue Carpet Event Kristen Chenoweth

Jemaine Clement (Nigel) also made his way through the blue carpet.

Rio 2 Blue Carpet Event Jemaine Clement

Tracy Morgan (Luis) arrived with his family. He also took the time address his fans and take a few pics with them.

Rio 2 Blue Carpet Event Tracy Morgan

Andy Garcia (Eduardo) has a presence about him.

Rio 2 Blue Carpet Event Andy Garcia

Jamie Foxx (Nico) arrived with his children.

Rio 2 Blue Carpet Event Jamie Foxx

Rodrigo Santono (Tulio) arrived and the ladies went crazy (I almost went deaf in my left ear)

Rio 2 Blue Carpet Event Rodrigo Santono

At one point the cast finished making their way through the blue carpet and came down towards the dance floor where the Samba dancers would be attempting to set a new Guinness World Record. I am happy to share that they completed their mission and a new Guinness World Record was set that night.

Right after the dance a special Rio 2 concert began. It started with Janelle Monae taking the stage and singing Rio 2’s featured song, “What Is Love?”



At one point during the concert Andy Garcia was on stage playing the Bongos.

My sister and I had a great time at the Rio 2 Blue Carpet Event!!!!

"Rio 2" World Premiere

"Rio 2" World Premiere