List of Famous people born in Portugal
Cuca Roseta
Maria Isabel Rebelo de Couto Cruz Roseta, who is known by the stage name Cuca Roseta, is a Portuguese fado singer, composer, and model. Roseta is considered one of the most important representatives of the new generation of fado. She has released seven studio albums with producers including Gustavo Santaolalla and Nelson Motta, has toured extensively, collaborated with several artists, and has appeared in the Portuguese versions of the television shows Got Talent, Rising Star, and Dancing with the Stars.
Rodrigo Tavares
Rodrigo Tavares is a Portuguese-born academic, finance professional, and public administrator. Previously, he was Head of Foreign Affairs of the São Paulo state government.
Conan Osíris
Tiago Emanuel da Silva Miranda, known professionally as Conan Osíris, is a Portuguese singer-songwriter. His stage name is based on the main character from Japanese series Future Boy Conan and the ancient Egyptian god Osiris.
Paul Moreira
Paul Moreira is a French journalist and documentary filmmaker. He is based in Paris, France. He has directed several investigative documentaries in conflict zones, including Iraq, Afghanistan, Burma, Palestine, Democratic Republic of Congo and Somalia.
José Luís Fernandes Borga
Padre José Luis Borga is a Portuguese Roman Catholic priest and Christian contemporary musician. In 10 years, he has released six CDs, two of which reached Platinum, one a Double Platinum and one Gold.
Vieirinha
Adelino André Vieira de Freitas, known as Vieirinha, is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a winger or a full back for Greek club PAOK.
Monica Sintra
Mónica Sintra is a Portuguese singer.
Ricardo Araújo Pereira
Ricardo Artur de Araújo Pereira is a Portuguese comedian, member of Gato Fedorento.
Paulo de Morais
Paulo Alexandre Baptista Teixeira de Morais is a Portuguese professor and politician. He is the vice-president of the national chapter of the NGO Transparency International. Former deputy mayor of Porto and a public voice against corruption in Portuguese politics, he ran to the presidential elections of 2016. Paulo de Morais, whose campaign focused on the fight against corruption, obtained more than 100,000 votes.
Carmona Rodrigues
António Pedro Nobre Carmona Rodrigues, grand-nephew of Óscar Carmona, is a university professor and a Portuguese politician. He was mayor of Lisbon, and Minister of Public Works, Transportation and Habitation and the Minister of Cities in the 15th Constitutional Government of Portugal.