Fashion Influencer Victória Motta e Motta Zammit, Known as ‘Vivi Motta,’ Dies at 23

Brazilian fashion and lifestyle influencer Victória Motta e Motta Zammit, known online as Vivi Motta, has died at 23. The content creator and law student died in Rio de Janeiro on Monday, November 9, prompting tributes from friends and public figures.

Rio de Janeiro’s Civil Police subsequently concluded their investigation. In a November 13 report, Metrópoles said police confirmed that Motta died by suicide and that the inquiry had been closed. Earlier coverage had stated that the cause of her death had not been disclosed.

Motta had built an audience of more than 31,000 followers on TikTok, sharing outfit ideas, fashion references and glimpses of her everyday life. Alongside her work on social media, she was pursuing a law degree, balancing her academic interests with her enthusiasm for creative expression.

In an interview with The Code Rio, she described how those interests complemented each other. Studying law helped develop her curiosity and attention to detail, she explained, while fashion and digital storytelling gave her room to experiment and develop her own ideas.

She was the daughter of jewelry entrepreneur Anna Vitória Motta and businessman Mark Zammit, founder of Gourmet Sports Hospitality. She lived in São Conrado, a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro’s southern zone.

News of her death brought messages of sympathy for her family. Socialite Narcisa Tamborindeguy expressed her sadness and wished Motta’s mother strength, while model Nicole Bahls and television presenter Luciana Gimenez also responded with condolences.

Following her death, Motta’s Instagram account was deactivated and her TikTok profile was made private. A wake was held on Wednesday, November 11, at São Francisco Xavier Cemetery in Rio de Janeiro’s Caju neighborhood.