List of Famous people born in Paraná, Brazil

Anderson Luiz Pinheiro, known as Paquito, is an Italian–Brazilian footballer.

Rogério Aoki Romero is a former backstroke swimmer from Brazil, who competed at five consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1988. A resident of Belo Horizonte, he won the gold medal in the 200-metre backstroke at the 1991 Pan American Games in Havana, Cuba. Twelve years later he once again did so at the 2003 Pan Am Games.

Jumar, fullname Jumar José da Costa Júnior, is a Brazilian former footballer who played as a midfielder. He was born in Bandeirantes, Paraná.

Jéssika Alves is a Brazilian actress who has participated in several telenovelas.

Geremias Steinmetz is a Brazilian prelate of the Catholic Church who has been Archbishop of Londrina since 2017. He was Bishop of Paranavaí from 2011 to 2017.

Ethiene Cristina Gonser Franco is a Brazilian female artistic gymnast and part of the national team. She participated at the 2008 Summer Olympics, and 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom.

Rafael Sperafico was a Brazilian racing driver. He was the cousin of fellow racing drivers Ricardo and Rodrigo, and also related to Alexandre. He was born in Toledo, Paraná.