List of Famous people born in Brazil

Marílson Gomes dos Santos is a Brazilian long-distance runner. He won the 2006 and 2008 New York City Marathon, becoming the first South American to win the race. He was selected as the best male performer at the 2009 Brazilian national championships after breaking the meet records in both the 5000 metres and 10,000 metres races. He is the current South American record holder in both these events with times of 13:19.43 and 27:28.12, respectively.

Roberta Rodrigues is a Brazilian actress. Born in Vidigal, Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigues started acting when she was 16 in a local theater group, Nós do Morro. In 2002, she debuted in City of God, and later was cast in several Rede Globo's telenovelas.

Hélia Rogério de Souza, nicknamed Fofão, is a retired Brazilian female volleyball player who competed for her country's national team in five consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992. She won a gold medal in 2008 and twice won a bronze medal, in 1996 and 2000. She also claimed the gold medal at the 1999 Pan American Games.

Humberlito Borges Teixeira or simply Borges, is a Brazilian retired footballer who played as a striker.

Lucas de Souza Gonçalves, commonly known as Lucas Gaúcho, is a Brazilian footballer for Al-Qadsia.

Márcia Malsar is a retired Brazilian Paralympic sprinter. In 1984 she became the first Brazilian athlete ever to win a Paralympic gold medal. She won three more medals at the 1984 and 1988 Paralympics and competed in 1992. Malsar carried the Paralympic torch during the opening ceremony of the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Hércules de Brito Ruas,, known as Brito, is a former Brazilian footballer. He played as a central defender for several clubs, and for the Brazilian national team.

Carlos Alberto Carvalho da Silva Júnior, simply known as Carlos, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for C.D. Santa Clara in Portugal.

Gleidionor Figueiredo Pinto Júnior, or simply Júnior Negrão, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a striker. He is currently a free agent, having most recently played for Ulsan Hyundai.

Renan Teixeira da Silva, simply known as Renan, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder.