List of Famous people born in Paraná, Brazil
Marco Luque
Marcos Luque Martins is a Brazilian humorist, well known for his performances as a stand-up comedian and as one of the hosts of the Brazilian version for the Argentinian TV program CQC - Caiga Quien Caiga -, in Portuguese, Custe o que Custar.
Ratinho Júnior
Carlos Roberto Massa Júnior, best known as Ratinho Júnior, is a Brazilian politician and the son of television host and former politician Ratinho. Ratinho Júnior is the current governor of the state of Paraná, having won the 2018 election.
Thiago Cionek
Thiago Rangel Cionek is a Brazilian-born Polish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Serie B club Reggina and the Polish national team.
Levir Culpi
Levir Culpi is a Brazilian retired footballer who played as a central defender, and is a manager.
Adriano Correia Claro
Adriano Correia Claro, known simply as Adriano, is a Brazilian professional footballer who currently plays for Belgian club Eupen. One of few players in professional football who are genuinely ambidextrous, he is capable of playing as a defender or midfielder on both sides of the pitch.
Erika Marena
Érika Mialik Marena is a chief of the Federal Police of Brazil, she is known for her role in Operation Car Wash.
Adriana Birolli
Adriana Birolli Ferreira, known professionally as Adriana Birolli, is a Brazilian actress. She was born in Curitiba, Paraná.
Zé Rafael
José Rafael Vivian, known as Zé Rafael, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Palmeiras.
Sérgio Santos
Sérgio Dutra dos Santos, known as Serginho or Escadinha is a former Brazilian volleyball player, a member of Brazil men's national volleyball team and a former player of Sport Club Corinthians Paulista restructured volleyball team, his beloved club, 2004 and 2016 Olympic Champion, double silver medalist of the Olympic Games, World Champion, multimedalist of the World League, South American Championship, World Cup and the Grand Champions Cup, 2011 Brazil Champion. In 2009 he became the first libero to be named Most Valuable Player in the history of the FIVB World League.
Júnior Albini
Júnior Albini is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who competed in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.