List of Famous people born in Minas Gerais, Brazil

Maria das Graças Foster, commonly known as Graça Foster, is a Brazilian business executive and chemical engineer. She was the CEO of Petrobras-Petróleo Brasil, Brazil's state-controlled oil company, which is located in Rio de Janeiro. She was the first woman in the world to head a major oil-and-gas company. In April 2012, she was listed on the Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world. In 2014, she was recognized as the 16th most powerful woman in the world by Forbes Magazine. She was ranked by Fortune magazine in 2013 as the Most Powerful Woman in Business for the second year in a row.

Elivélton Alves Rufino, commonly known simply as Elivélton, is a Brazilian former footballer who played as a midfielder for several Campeonato Brasileiro Série A clubs. He also played for the Brazilian national team.

Renato Eduardo de Oliveira Ribeiro, known as Renato Ribeiro, is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays for São Caetano.

Paulo Xisto Pinto Jr. is a Brazilian musician/bassist for heavy metal band Sepultura. Pinto joined Sepultura after Roberto Raffan left the band in 1984, becoming Sepultura's second bassist. Although no original members are left in Sepultura, Pinto is the longest remaining member of Sepultura despite never performing on any album until Chaos A.D. (1993).

Yan Cabral is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division.

Lucas Cândido Silva is a Brazilian footballer who played most recently for Atlético Mineiro. Mainly a defensive midfielder, he can also play as a full back in either side.

Igor de Carvalho Julião, commonly known as Igor Julião, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a right back for Fluminense.

Cynthia Lima Falabella is a Brazilian actress. Daughter of actor Rogério Falabella and singer Maria Olympia, she is the sister of actress Débora Falabella.

Rosimar Amâncio, better known as Bill, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Chiangmai United in the Thai League 2 as a striker.

Alan Ferreira de Souza is a Brazilian volleyball player. He is a current member of the Brazil men's national volleyball team.