List of Famous people born in Braga, Portugal

João Nuno de Lacerda Teixeira de Melo, commonly known as Nuno Melo, is a Portuguese lawyer, conservative politician and Member of the European Parliament (MEP) representing the Democratic and Social Centre – People's Party (CDS-PP).

Orlando Carlos Braga de Sá is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for Spanish club Málaga CF as a striker.

José Pedro Malheiro de Sá is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Greek club Olympiacos.

Menina Izildinha, Angel of the Lord or Saint Izildinha is the popular name of Maria Izilda de Castro Ribeiro, an unofficial popular saint to whom Brazilian Catholics have attributed inexplicable miracles, cures and healings.

Sofia Escobar is a Portuguese soprano singer and actress. She is best known for being part of the cast in West End musicals, in London. She performed the role of Maria in West Side Story. Her most acclaimed role was Christine Daaé, the lead character in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera.

Gisela João is a Portuguese fado singer.

Hugo Filipe da Costa Oliveira, known as Hugo Vieira, is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward.

Adelino André Vieira de Freitas, known as Vieirinha, is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a winger or a full back for Greek club PAOK.

Joaquim Manuel Sampaio da Silva OIH, known as Quim, is a Portuguese former footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Eduardo José Gomes Cameselle Mendez, known as Dito, was a Portuguese football central defender and manager.