List of Famous people born in Portugal

Rui Miguel Sousa Barbosa is a retired Portuguese professional cyclist.

Carlos Zorrinho is a Portuguese politician and university professor. He has undertaken the positions of Secretary of State, leader of the Socialist Party Parliamentary Group at the Portuguese Parliament, and is currently a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for the S&D group.

Carlos Eduardo Teixeira Mendes is a Portuguese singer, best known for his participation in the 1968 and 1972 Eurovision Song Contest. Mendes also appeared in some television series.

Ana Margarida Laíns da Silva Augusto is a Portuguese fado singer.

Nuno Miguel Delgado ComIH is a former Portuguese judoka who became known for winning Portugal's first Olympic medal in judo – a bronze in the under-81 kg category at the 2000 Summer Olympics, in Sydney, Australia. He was also senior European champion.

Fernando Alberto dos Santos Cardinal, is a Portuguese professional futsal player who plays for Sporting CP and the Portugal national team.

Maria Luís Albuquerque is a Portuguese politician. She served as Minister of State and Finance between 2013 and 2015.

Vítor Manuel Ribeiro Constâncio, GCC, GCIH is a Portuguese economist who served as Vice President of the European Central Bank from June 2010 until May 2018. He served as Governor of the Bank of Portugal from 2000 to 2010.

Carla Cristina Paquete Sacramento OIH is a middle distance runner from Portugal.

Jorge Silva Melo is a Portuguese actor, theatre director, writer, playwright and translator. In 1973 Melo founded the Teatro da Cornucópia with Luís Miguel Cintra. He received critical acclaim for his work as a playwright.