List of Famous people born in Brazil
Max Cavalera
Massimiliano Antonio "Max" Cavalera is a Brazilian singer, guitarist, and songwriter who currently plays in heavy metal bands Soulfly, Cavalera Conspiracy, and Killer Be Killed. In 1984, he co-founded the death metal/thrash metal band Sepultura with his brother Igor Cavalera and was the band's lead singer and rhythm guitarist until 1996. Cavalera was also involved in a short-lived side project called Nailbomb.
Alex Rossi
Alexander or Alex Rossi may refer to:
- Alexander Rossi, American racing driver
- Alexander Rossi (artist) (1841–1916), British artist
- Alex Rossi (footballer), Brazilian footballer
- Alex Rossi (journalist), British television correspondent
José Maria Marin
José Maria Marin is a Brazilian politician and former sports administrator who was the President of the Brazilian Football Confederation from March 2012 until April 2015. He had previously served as vice-governor and governor of São Paulo state and is a former football player.
Carlos Eduardo Ferreira de Souza
Carlos Eduardo Ferreira de Souza, known as Carlos Eduardo, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Red Bull Bragantino on loan from Palmeiras as a forward.
André Fufuca
André Luiz de Carvalho Ribeiro is a Brazilian physician and politician. He was State Deputy (2011–2015). Fufuca is Federal Deputy and President of Progressistas in Maranhão.
Ana Rosa
Ana Rosa Guy Galego is a Brazilian actress.
Kayky Brito
Kayky Fernandes de Brito is a Brazilian actor. He is the younger brother of actress Sthefany Brito.
Andreas Kisser
Andreas Rudolf Kisser is a Brazilian musician, songwriter and producer. He is most known for being the lead guitarist for the metal band Sepultura. He has been featured on every Sepultura release since their second album, Schizophrenia. Additionally, Kisser has also been involved in other bands such as the rock supergroup Hail!, Sexoturica and, more recently, De La Tierra.
Lilia Schwarcz
Lilia Katri Moritz Schwarcz is a Brazilian historian and anthropologist. She is a doctor in social anthropology at the University of São Paulo, full professor at the Faculdade de Filosofia, Letras e Ciências Humanas in the same institution, and visiting professor at Princeton University.
Raimundo Lira
Raimundo Lira is a Brazilian politician. He has represented Paraíba in the Federal Senate since 2014. Previously, he was a Paraíba senator from 1987 to 1995. He is a member of the Brazilian Democratic Movement Party.