List of Famous people born in Pernambuco, Brazil

Marcelo Pinto Carvalheira was a Roman Catholic archbishop.

José Francisco Borges or J. Borges is a Brazilian folk poet and woodcut artist. He is a proponent of Cordel literature.

Maria Carolina Gomes Santiago is a Brazilian Paralympic swimmer who competes in international level events.

Moacir Costa da Silva, simply known as Moacir, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Vila Nova. Mainly a defensive midfielder, he can also play as a right back.

Ottomar de Sousa Pinto was a Brazilian politician, who was Governor of the state of Roraima from November 2004 until his death in December 2007. He was a member of the Brazilian Social Democracy Party.

Tereza Costa Rêgo was a Brazilian painter. She received the Ordem do Mérito Cultural in 2011.

Érica Rocha de Sena is a female racewalker from Brazil. In the 20 km walk, she took 4th place at the 2017 World Championships, and 7th place at the 2016 Summer Olympics. She is the only Brazilian to win a medal at the IAAF World Race Walking Team Championships, after inheriting the 20 km race bronze in the 2016 race, held in Rome.

Emanuela de Paula is a Brazilian model. She has been the face of UK retailer Next for the past two seasons and can be seen in the 2009 Pirelli Calendar. She has also replaced Pernille Holmboe as the new model for the Swedish clothing store Gina Tricot.