List of Famous people born in Paraná, Brazil
Gustavo Canuto
Gustavo Henrique Rigodanzo Canuto is a Brazilian engineer and politician, former Minister of Regional Development.
Marcos Pereira
Marcos Antônio Pereira is a Brazilian retired footballer who played as a forward. After starting his career at Internacional de Limeira, he went on to play for several Belgian Pro League clubs, including K.V. Mechelen, K. Sint-Truidense V.V. and Royal Antwerp.
Leandro Narloch
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.
Pedro Ken
Pedro Ken Morimoto Moreira, known as Pedro Ken, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Operário Ferroviário. He is of Japanese descent.
José Janene
José Mohamed Janene was a Brazilian businessman, cowman and politician. He had many farms and ran many companies, mostly in Londrina, where he lived. He became notable via politics and by being involved in the Mensalão scandal.
Francisco Lachowski
Francisco Lachowski is a Brazilian male model. He has been featured in advertisements for a number of notable brands, including Dior Homme, Balmain, Hugo Boss, Etro, L'Oréal, Armani Exchange, H&M, and Tommy Hilfiger. Described as an "übermodel" by Vogue and a "male model legend" by W, Lachowski has been ranked as a top 'Industry Icon' and one of the 'Sexiest Men' by models.com since 2015.
Claudio Tencati
Cláudio Aparecido Tencati is a Brazilian football manager, currently in charge of Brasil de Pelotas.
José Carlos Schiavinato
José Carlos Schiavinato was a Brazilian politician and engineer.
Luísa Canziani
Luísa Canziani dos Santos Silveira is a Brazilian politician and lawyer. She has spent her political career representing Paraná, having served in the state legislature since 2019.
Lúcio Flávio dos Santos
Lúcio Flávio dos Santos, known as Lúcio Flávio, is a Brazilian football manager and former player who played as an attacking midfielder. He is the current assistant manager of Botafogo.