List of Famous people born in Brazil
Juan Maldonado Jaimez
Juan Maldonado Jaimez Júnior, simply known as Juan, is a Brazilian footballer who played as a left-back. He also holds an EU passport as a Spanish citizen.
Simone Spoladore
Simone Spoladore is a Brazilian actress. Her first film role was Ana in To the Left of the Father.
Welinton
Welinton Souza Silva, or simply Welinton, is a Brazilian football central back, who plays for Turkish club Beşiktaş.
Gustavo Blanco
Gustavo Blanco Petersen Macedo, known simply as Gustavo Blanco, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Fortaleza, on loan from Atlético Mineiro.
Beto Richa
Carlos Alberto "Beto" Richa is a Brazilian engineer and politician. He was the Governor of the Brazilian state of Paraná until April 6, 2018, when he resigned to run for a seat at the Brazilian Senate. He was succeeded by Cida Borghetti. In September 11, 2018, less than a month to the election, Richa was arrested as part of the Operation Car Wash.
Márcia Goldschmidt
Márcia von Goldschmidt-Rothschild, more known as Márcia Goldschmidt is a Brazilian television presenter, writer, digital influencer, YouTuber and businesswoman.
Edson Luís de Lima Souto
Edson Luís de Lima Souto was a Brazilian teenage student killed by the Military Police of Rio de Janeiro after a confrontation in the restaurant Calabouço, in downtown Rio de Janeiro. Edson was one of the first students to be killed by the Brazilian military government, and the aftermath of his death marked the beginning of a turbulent year for the regime, which ended with the enactment of AI-5, a decree restricting most of the basic human rights guarantees.
Carlos Moisés da Silva
Carlos Moisés da Silva, known as Comandante Moisés, is a Brazilian politician who is the governor of Santa Catarina, having won the 2018 election in the state of Santa Catarina.
Otávio
Otávio Edmilson da Silva Monteiro, commonly known as Otávio or Otavinho, is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Portuguese club FC Porto.
Nelsinho Baptista
Nélson "Nelsinho" Baptista Júnior is a Brazilian retired footballer who played as a right back, and manager who currently works as the manager of Japanese club Kashiwa Reysol.