List of Famous people born in Brazil
Renato Janine Ribeiro
Renato Janine Ribeiro is a Brazilian full professor of ethics and political philosophy at the University of São Paulo. As of April 6, 2015 he was named Minister of Education of Brazil in the cabinet of Dilma Rousseff.
Leandro Domingues
Leandro Domingues Barbosa, known as Leandro Domingues, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Yokohama F.C..
Duda Nagle
Diogo Mainardi
Luize Altenhofen
Luize Altenhofen is a Brazilian actress, model and television presenter.
Jadel Gregório
Jadel Abdul Ghani Gregório is a Brazilian athlete competing in long jump and triple jump. Based in São Paulo, he has competed in several international championships since 2001. His jump of 17.90m is the South American and Brazilian record and ranks him tied for eighth best ever.
Leandro Lima
George Leandro Abreu de Lima, known as Leandro Lima or Leandrinho, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays for Paysandu Sport Club as a winger.
Carlos Latuff
Carlos Latuff is a Brazilian political cartoonist. His work deals with themes such as anti-Western sentiment, anti-capitalism, and opposition to U.S. military intervention. He is best known for his images depicting the Israeli–Palestinian conflict and the Arab Spring events.
Luiz Carlos Barreto
Luiz Carlos Barreto is a Brazilian film producer and screenwriter. He has produced 50 films since 1962. He produced the 1966 film The Priest and the Girl, which was entered into the 16th Berlin International Film Festival. He also produced the 1969 film Brazil Year 2000, which won a Silver Bear at the 19th Berlin International Film Festival.
Maria João
Maria João Brewster is a Brazilian former model. She made a career as a photographic model in the 1970s and is the only Brazilian to date to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue throughout its history, photographed in Bahia for the 1978 issue.