Brazilian actress Nyvi Estephan will return to the stage as a host at IEM Rio 2024. ESL has announced their talent lineup for the tournament, and one of the main surprises is the return of the popular Brazilian host. For the local audience, this will be a special moment as Nyvi will once again appear on stage in front of her home fans.

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IEM Rio 2024 Details

IEM Rio will take place from October 7 to 13, featuring 16 teams, including top teams like NAVI, Vitality, G2, and MOUZ. Local teams like paiN Gaming, Imperial Esports, and FURIA will also participate in the tournament. 

The prize pool for the tournament will be $250,000, along with the main trophy, promising to be incredibly exciting. The playoffs will take place at Farmasi Arena, with a capacity ranging from 15,430 to 18,768, depending on the event hosted. 

Analysts and Hosts Lineup

Besides Nyvi, viewers will witness the work of seasoned hosts and analysts. Tres "stunna" Saranthus, Freya "Freya" Spiers, Joshua "steel" Nissan, Janko "YNk" Paunović, and Jacob "Pimp" Winneche will provide professional insights on the happenings in the game.

Commentators at IEM Rio 

The main stream will be covered by the duo of Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill and Alex "Machine" Richardson, along with Adam "Dinko" Hawthorne and Jason "moses" O'Toole. For the second stream viewers, matches will be commented by Neo "Ne0kai" Caine, Travis "Trav" Landaw Mott, Lucy "LucyLuce" Eastwood, and Brandon "BDog" Rawlings. 

Arena Talents

In addition to the English-speaking talents, local commentary will be provided by Vanessa "Nessyteras" Paccico along with Amanda "AMD" Abreu, as well as Raul "RauleS" Ribeiro and Bernardo "BiDa" Moura, significantly enhancing the viewing experience for local viewers.

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Conclusion

The enjoyment of a match largely depends on the commentator, as they can present the same information in different ways. It's important to choose an experienced commentator carefully to ensure a compelling viewing experience.