List of Famous people born in Brazil

Sylvio Mendes Campos Júnior, commonly known as Sylvinho, is a Brazilian football manager and former player who played as a left back.

José Sarney de Araújo Costa is a Brazilian politician, lawyer, and writer who served as 31st President of Brazil from 21 April 1985 to 15 March 1990. At age 90, he is the oldest living former Brazilian president, and, as of the death of João Figueiredo in 1999, one of only two living former presidents not elected by direct vote; the other is Michel Temer.

Emerson Palmieri dos Santos, known as Emerson Palmieri or simply Emerson, is a professional footballer who plays for Premier League club Chelsea and the Italy national team. Mainly a left back, he has been deployed as a left wing back and a left midfielder on occasion.

Phabullo Rodrigues da Silva, known professionally as Pabllo Vittar is a Brazilian drag queen, singer and songwriter. Vittar appeared on TV for the first time in 2014, on a Brazilian talent singing show, performing "I Have Nothing" by Whitney Houston. He became famous in the media in 2015 with the success of his music video "Open Bar", a Portuguese-language version of Major Lazer's song "Lean On" with original lyrics, produced by Bonde do Rolê and Omulu. In less than four months, the video reached one million views on YouTube. He also released an extended play with the same name, using pop hits' instrumentals with new arrangements and lyrics.

Fabrício Werdum is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and former UFC Heavyweight Champion. He is currently signed to the Professional Fighters League (PFL), where he competes in the Heavyweight division. He is also a 4-time Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion, a two-time Abu Dhabi Combat Club World Heavyweight Champion and European jiu-jitsu champion. He holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Judo, and Muay Thai. Werdum has competed in PRIDE, the UFC, Strikeforce, and Jungle Fight. At the time of his departure from the UFC, Werdum was #14 in the UFC heavyweight rankings. He was the first fighter to decisively defeat Fedor Emelianenko in mixed martial arts. He also holds notable victories over former champions and title contenders such as Cain Velasquez, Alistair Overeem, Minotauro Nogueira, Mark Hunt, Travis Browne, Gabriel Gonzaga, Antônio Silva, Alexander Gustafsson, and Roy Nelson.

Talita Werneck Arguelhes, best known as Tatá Werneck, is a Brazilian actress, humorist, presenter, reporter, comedian, musician and former VJ.

Maycon Vinicius Ferreira da Cruz, commonly known as Nikão, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Athletico Paranaense as an attacking midfielder.

Maria da Graça Xuxa Meneghel is a Brazilian television host, film actress, singer, model, and businesswoman. Her various shows have been broadcast in Portuguese, English, and Spanish worldwide. She is a two-time winner of the Latin Grammy Award for Best Children's Album, and is also known for her epithet, the "Queen of Children".

Ronaldo Souza dos Santos, nicknamed Jacaré, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and submission grappler, competing in the UFC's Light Heavyweight division. A highly regarded grappler on the world stage, Souza is also the former Strikeforce Middleweight Champion, and has also formerly competed for DREAM, and Jungle Fight. He has victories over 3 former UFC champions, Robbie Lawler, Chris Weidman, and Vitor Belfort.

Bethe Correia is a retired Brazilian mixed martial artist who competed in the women's bantamweight division. A professional mixed martial artist since 2012, Correia has competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.