List of Famous people born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Maria Cristina Mel de Almeida Costa is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, Christian minister, teacher and missionary. She made her recording debut in 1990 under the guidance of Bompastor executive Isaias Costa, and performed in gospel and secular media.

Danilo Candido Tostes Caymmi is a Brazilian musician, singer, composer and arranger.

Márcio Emanuel Moreira Alves was a Brazilian journalist and politician.

Ed Wilson, born Edson Vieira de Barros, was a Brazilian rock singer-songwriter and founder of the musical group Renato e Seus Blue Caps. Once part of the Jovem Guarda movement, he was later linked to the Gospel music scene.

Washington Carlos Nunes Rodrigues, also known as Apolinho is a Brazilian radio sports and football broadcaster of Super Rádio Tupi.

Nélson Dantas was a Brazilian actor in film and television. He began in 1949, but his peak period began in 1962. In 1981 he won an award at the Festival de Gramado.

Gustavo Nery de Sá da Silva, commonly known as Gustavo Nery, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a left-back.

Arthur Cunha da Rocha, known as Arthur Rocha or Arthur Cunha, is a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a centre-back for Maltese club Sliema Wanderers.

Alan Carlos Gomes da Costa, commonly known as Alanzinho, is a Brazilian retired footballer who played as an attacking midfielder.

Ralph Gracie is a Brazilian martial artist who has competed in mixed martial arts. He is the son of Robson Gracie and brother to Charles Gracie, Renzo Gracie and the late Ryan Gracie of the Gracie family.