List of Famous people born in Brazil
Luisão
Ânderson Luís da Silva, known as Luisão, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a centre back.
Marcius Melhem
Marcius Melhem, is a Brazilian actor, humorist, contributing editor, comedian and voice actor mostly known for his work at Rede Globo, the largest television network in Brazil. He also works as a writer of television programs and author of plays. In 2018, he became head of the comedy department of Rede Globo, and was the one who wrote the most for that area.
Marisa Orth
Marisa Domingos Orth is a Brazilian actress, singer and TV host.
Gabriel, o Pensador
Gabriel Contino, better known as Gabriel o Pensador is a Brazilian rapper, writer, and composer known for his conscious lyrics which speak of activism, and issues of race, politics, social problems, and the Catholic church. Gabriel began his music career when he launched a demo tape containing the song "Tô Feliz " I'm Happy landing him a contract with Sony Music. Since then he has released eight albums: Ainda É Só o Começo, Quebra-Cabeça, Nádegas a Declarar, Gabriel o Pensador, Seja Você Mesmo , MTV ao Vivo, Cavaleiro Andante and Sem Crise. Gabriel has also written three books: "Diário Noturno", "Um Garoto Chamado Rorbeto" and "Meu Pequeno Rubro-Negro". "Um Garoto Chamado Rorbeto" won the "Prêmio Jabuti", for best Children's literature.
Fernando
Fernando Lucas Martins, more commonly known as Fernando, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as defensive midfielder for Beijing Sinobo Guoan, on loan from Spartak Moscow.
Marcio Almeida de Oliveira
Márcio Almeida de Oliveira, commonly known as Marcinho, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a right back.
Jonathan Haagensen
Jonathan Haagensen Cerqueira is a Brazilian actor, model, and singer.
Henry Zaga
Henrique Chagas Moniz de Aragão Gonzaga, known professionally as Henry Zaga, is a Brazilian actor.
Paulo Marcos de Jesus Ribeiro
Paulo Marcos de Jesus Ribeiro, commonly known as Paulão, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a central defender for Cuiabá.
Ricardo Barros
Ricardo José Magalhães Barros is a Brazilian politician, civil engineer and businessman. He is a federal deputy and former mayor of Maringá. He is married to the Vice Governor of Paraná, Cida Borghetti. He is the son of the former mayor of Maringá Silvio Magalhães Barros and brother to the also former mayor Silvio Barros. In 2010, Barros was candidate for the Federal Senate, getting more than 2 million votes.