List of Famous people born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Agildo Ribeiro
Agildo Ribeiro was a Brazilian actor.
Carol Nakamura
Ana Carolina Soares Nakamura more popularly known as Carol Nakamura is a Brazilian dancer, actress, and television personality.
Bianca Comparato
Bianca de Souza Mendes Comparato is a Brazilian actress. She is known for starring in critically acclaimed productions such as Como Esquecer in 2010, as well as A Menina sem Qualidades and Somos tão Jovens, both in 2013, the latter for which she won the Grande Prêmio do Cinema Brasileiro as Best Supporting Actress for her role of Carmem Teresa. In 2016, she starred in the Netflix-exclusive series 3%, gaining international attention and acclaim for her portrayal of the series' protagonist, Michele.
Roberto Irineu Marinho
Roberto Irineu Marinho is a Brazilian billionaire businessman. He is the co-owner, chairman and CEO of Grupo Globo.
Raoni Barcelos
Raoni Mendonca Barcelos is a Brazilian former amateur wrestler and grappler, and current professional mixed martial artist. He was five-times Brazilian national wrestling champion, and three-time Resurrection Fighting Alliance featherweight champion in MMA. He currently competes in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bantamweight division.
Juliana Alves
Juliana Alves de Oliveira is a Brazilian actress and model, known to participate in the reality show Big Brother Brasil 3 in 2003. Juliana won a spot in the program almost by accident: during a concert singer Luiz Melodia, she was approached by a producer of TV Globo, who invited her for an interview. This last step, Juliana participated in various tests, to be chosen.
Igor Angelkorte
Igor Angelkorte is a Brazilian actor, author and director.
Marina Lima
Marina Correia Lima is a Brazilian singer and songwriter. She is a prominent female pioneer of Brazilian rock music.
Ana Clara Lima
Ana Clara Mello Lima is a Brazilian reporter and presenter, best known for being finalist of Big Brother Brasil 18.
Ellen Gracie
Ellen Gracie Northfleet is a Brazilian judge. She is the first woman to be appointed to the Supreme Court of Brazil and the Court's first female president.