List of Famous people born in Brazil

Bruno Campos is a Brazilian-American lawyer and former actor, best known for his roles of Dr. Quentin Costa on the award-winning television show Nip/Tuck, the voice of Prince Naveen in the animated film The Princess and the Frog, and Massimo in the Academy Award-nominated Brazilian movie O Quatrilho. In 2010, Campos attended law school, earning a J.D. in 2013, and is working for the firm Covington & Burling LLP in New York City.

Luis Arlindo de Jesus dos Santos, better known as Arlindo Maracanã or Maracanã is a Brazilian footballer who plays as right back.

Ailton Guimarães Jorge, better known as Capitão Guimarães, is an illegal lottery operator (bicheiro) and the patron of samba school Unidos do Viradouro. He has been the president of the Independent League of Samba Schools of Rio de Janeiro (LIESA) from 1987–1993 and 2001-2007. An armed forces officer during the period of the military dictatorship, he is accused of participating in torture proceedings against political prisoners. After leaving the Army, he became a banker of the Jogo do Bicho.

Gílson Nunes is a Brazilian football manager. He is known for his success with Brazil at youth level.

Alison Lopes Ferreira, simply known as Alison, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Santos as a defensive midfielder.

Leandro Narloch is a Brazilian journalist and writer. He worked as a reporter at Veja magazine and as an editor at Aventuras na História and Superinteressante magazines, all published by Grupo Abril.

Agnelo dos Santos Queiroz Filho is a Brazilian politician and member of the Workers' Party (PT) since 2008. He has served as the Governor of the Federal District of Brazil since January 1, 2011.

Daniel Benzali is a Brazilian-American stage, television and film actor.

Carmen Monarcha is a Brazilian operatic soprano.

Rogério Dutra da Silva is a Brazilian professional tennis player.