List of Famous people born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Thalles Lima de Conceição Penha, known simply as Thalles, was a Brazilian football player who played as an attacker mostly for Vasco da Gama.

Ramon Ramos Lima, commonly known as Ramon, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a left back for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Flamengo.

Paulo César dos Santos, better known as Paulinho, was a Brazilian singer and percussionist, member of the group Roupa Nova. He died at the age of 68, from multiple organ failure after a cardiopulmonary arrest aggravated by COVID-19.

Cleo Rocos is a UK-based comedy actress, producer, presenter and businesswoman who starred alongside Kenny Everett on The Kenny Everett Television Show.

Phellipe Haagensen Cerqueira is a Brazilian actor best known for his role of Benny in the 2002 film, City of God . He is the younger brother of model and actor Jonathan Haagensen. He is a member of the band Guerreiros de Jorge.

Samantha Schmütz Cannet is a Brazilian actress, comedian, and singer-songwriter.

Maria do Amaral Ribeiro is a Brazilian actress.

Fábio Porchat is a Brazilian actor, humorist, comedian, television host and writer.

Carlos Nantes Bolsonaro is a Brazilian politician and the second son of the 38th President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro.

Pedro Bial is a Brazilian producer, director, writer, journalist and a TV presenter. He is best known for hosting the variety show Fantástico, and the reality show Big Brother Brasil.