List of Famous people born in Brazil

Fábio Rogério Maldonado is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and boxer currently competing in the light heavyweight division of Fight Nights Global. A professional MMA competitor since 2000, he has also competed for the UFC.

João Carlos Gandra da Silva Martins ; born June 25, 1940 in Sao Paulo, Brazil) is an acclaimed Brazilian classical pianist and conductor, who has performed with leading orchestras in the United States, Europe and Brazil.

José Henrique da Silva Dourado, known as Henrique Dourado or simply Henrique, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for Henan Jianye.

Rousimar Christian Palhares is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. A professional competitor since 2006, he has competed for the UFC, World Series of Fighting, and KSW. His nickname Toquinho, Portuguese for "little tree stump", comes from his short, stocky, heavily muscled build and the low success rate his opponents have had in grappling him down to the canvas. Palhares is primarily known for his powerful ground game. Of his 15 submission victories 11 have come from leg locks. He is also known for his refusal to release submission holds when either the opposing fighter has signaled submission or the referee has called a stop to the bout.

Heurelho da Silva Gomes is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Francisco Everardo Oliveira Silva, best known by his stage name Tiririca, is a Brazilian actor, clown, comedian, humorist, politician and singer-songwriter. He currently represents the state of São Paulo as a representative in the Chamber of Deputies of the National Congress of Brazil.

Helen Ticiane Ganzarolli is a Brazilian television presenter and model.

Carlos Alberto Riccelli is a Brazilian film and television actor.

Fábio Luiz Carille de Araújo, known as Fábio Carille, is a Brazilian retired footballer who played as a defender, and is the current manager of Saudi club Al-Ittihad.

Fernanda de Freitas Sahdo is a Brazilian actress.