List of Famous people born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Patrícia Acioli Lourival was a Brazilian judge and feminist. She was the first judge to be murdered in the State of Rio de Janeiro. Acioli championed the rights of battered women and fought against organized crime and corrupt police officers. She was murdered by masked men on motorbikes outside her house in 2011. Eleven police officers, including its chief, were convicted of planning and executing the murder.

Pedro Paulo de Oliveira, best known as Pedrinho is a Brazilian football pundit and retired footballer who played primarily as a left winger. Pedrinho, a left-footed midfielder, is known for his virtuous style, with his excellent dribbling skills, quickness, ball control, and flair for offensive plays.

Norma Bengell was a Brazilian film and television actress, singer, screenwriter and director. Appeared in several episodes of T.H.E Cat, the first being in 1966 episode “To Kill A Priest”

Valdir de Moraes Filho, commonly known as Valdir Bigode, is a Brazilian former footballer who played as a striker.

Leonardo Lima da Silva is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Madureira. He has played for teams such as Vasco da Gama, CSKA Sofia, Marítimo, Porto, Flamengo and Al-Nasr (Dubai).

Fernanda Keller is a professional triathlete from Brazil who was the first Brazilian woman to medal in the Ironman Triathlon World Championships.

Leonardo de Matos Cruz, better known as Léo Matos, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a right back for Vasco da Gama.

Ana Botafogo is a Brazilian ballet dancer and actress.

Leonardo Lourenço Bastos, commonly known as Léo, is a retired Brazilian footballer who played as a left back.

Ângela Regina Vieira is a Brazilian stage and TV actress. She was also previously a ballet dancer.