List of Famous people born in Maranhão, Brazil

Flávio Dino de Castro e Costa is a Brazilian attorney, politician and teacher. A former federal judge, Dino was elected to the Chamber of Deputies in 2006, serving a four-year term until 2011, representing the state of Maranhão. He was elected as the governor of Maranhão after running in the 2014 election. He became the governor of Maranhão on January 1, 2015. He was reelected in 2018.

Catarina Cantanhede Melônio Macário is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Lyon of the French Division 1 Féminine. Born in Brazil, she represents the United States internationally.

Pablo Nascimento Castro, simply known as Pablo, is Brazilian footballer who plays as a central defender for Flamengo and the Brazil national team.

Joana de Verona is a Brazilian-Portuguese actress. She has appeared in more than forty films and series since 2001.

Guilherme Milhomem Gusmão, simply known Guilherme, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for an attacking midfielder for Brusque.

Márcio Rodrigues Araújo is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Sampaio Corrêa. He previously played for big Brazilian clubs such as Flamengo, Palmeiras and Atlético Mineiro.

Dyanfres Douglas Chagas Matos, or simply Douglas, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Vissel Kobe, as a striker.

Rafael Lima Pereira, commonly known as Rafinha is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Mexican club Cafetaleros as a winger.

Rodrigo Oliveira Lindoso is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Internacional.

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.