List of Famous people born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Hugo de Souza Nogueira
Hugo de Souza Nogueira, known as Hugo Souza or even Neneca, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Flamengo as a goalkeeper.
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Doc Comparato
Luís Filipe Loureiro Comparato, known as Doc Comparato, is a Brazilian writer of miniseries, television series and of the Brazilian cinema.
Davi Sacer
Davi Sacer, stage name of Davi Amorim de Oliveira is a Brazilian gospel singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He began his career in music at the age of eight when he became the lead singer of his older brother's band. His first album was Deus Não Falhará, released in 2008. Two years later, he recorded the album Confio Em Ti. His discography also includes the work No Caminho do Milagre, recorded live, and Às Margens do Teu Rio, in 2012.
João Peixoto
João Alves Peixoto was a Brazilian politician.
Jorginho
Jorge Augusto da Cunha Gabriel, better known as Jorginho, is a Brazilian former beach soccer player who played as a winger. In 2018, his retirement from the sport was announced, however he made one final appearance for Brazil in January 2019, a testimonial match in which his friend Ronaldinho also participated.
Ebenezer Fontes Braga
Ebenezer Fontes Braga is a retired Brazilian mixed martial artist and kicboxer. He competed in the Light Heavyweight division. He lost his last fight at JF 2 - Jungle Fight 2 against Fabrício Werdum on May 15, 2004.
Alessandro da Conceição Pinto
Alessandro da Conceição Pinto, better known as just Alessandro, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Operário as a right back.
Cecilia Miranda de Carvalho
Cecilia Miranda de Carvalho was a Brazilian singer. She was Carmen Miranda and Aurora Miranda's sister.