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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Maria Bonita in Your Blood” is a rare card of the Brazilian Memes pack, number 117 of the collection, and the 1st best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Maria Bonita in Your Blood” meme mean?
The phrase works as a compliment for a strong, courageous northeastern woman who doesn't let hardship bring her down, referencing Maria Bonita's reputation as a symbol of resistance. Online, it is also used ironically when someone bounces back quickly after a rough moment.
Where does the “Maria Bonita in Your Blood” meme come from?
In January 2023, after Fred Nicácio and Marília Miranda lost the elimination challenge on Big Brother Brasil 23, Fred lifted his housemate's chin and told her: "You have the blood of Maria Bonita. You are an empowered woman, a northeastern woman." Maria Bonita, real name Maria Gomes de Oliveira, was the first woman to join the cangaço, Lampião's bandit gang, in Brazil's Northeast in the early twentieth century. The scene aired on Globo and the line spread quickly online as a gesture of encouragement. After Fred was eliminated from the show, Marília began claiming the phrase as her own, saying she had used it before Big Brother Brasil, including in her own introduction video, which sparked a debate over who the meme really belongs to.
- 2023In January, Fred Nicácio says the line to Marília Miranda after the elimination challenge on Big Brother Brasil 23.
How to use the “Maria Bonita in Your Blood” meme
- Chin up, you have the blood of Maria Bonita.
- After that tough challenge she came back stronger, pure Maria Bonita blood.
- She fought for her spot until the end, that was Maria Bonita blood right there.
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The “Maria Bonita in Your Blood” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 117 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Brazilian Memes pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #1 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Maria Bonita in Your Blood” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Maria Bonita in Your Blood comes out of the Brazilian Memes pack as a rare card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 10 MemeCoins.
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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
Who said the blood of Maria Bonita line?
Doctor Fred Nicácio, on Big Brother Brasil 23, while comforting Marília Miranda in January 2023.
Who was Maria Bonita?
Maria Gomes de Oliveira, known as Maria Bonita, was the first woman to join Lampião's cangaço bandit gang in Brazil's Northeast in the early twentieth century.
Did the phrase come from Fred Nicácio or Marília?
Fred Nicácio said it on the show, but Marília Miranda later claimed she had used it before Big Brother Brasil, sparking controversy over who created it.
How do I get the Maria Bonita in Your Blood meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Maria Bonita in Your Blood” is a rare card of the Brazilian Memes pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Maria Bonita in Your Blood card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: CNN Brasil: Sangue de Maria Bonita: saiba quem foi a mulher por trás de frase no BBB23 · Correio Braziliense: BBB 23: Marília cobra Fred Nicácio por autoria de meme e dispara é meu · checked on November 6, 2026.
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