List of Famous people born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Jurema Werneck is the Brazilian director for Amnesty International in Brazil. She is a black feminist, physician, author, and doctor in Communication and Culture from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. She is also a board member of the Global Fund for Women. Her works include, "Estelizacao de mulheres um desafio para a bioetica?", "Saúde da população negra", "O Livro Da Saude Das Mulheres Negras", and "Black Women's Health: Our Steps Come Away".

Erick Flores Bonfim or simply Erick Flores is a Brazilian attacking midfielder who currently plays for Boavista.

Paulo Sérgio Luiz de Souza or simply Paulo Sérgio, is a Brazilian striker who plays for Ponte Preta.

Alexandra Richter is a Brazilian actress.

Arthur Timótheo da Costa was an Afro-Brazilian painter and designer.

Miriam Pires was a Brazilian actress. She acted in over 40 telenovelas, including prominent roles in Irmãos Coragem, Pecado Capital, Gabriela, Pedra sobre Pedra, Sonho Meu, and Casarão. Having won the Festival de Brasília Best Supporting Actress Award in 1978 for A Summer Rain, Pires acted in twelve films during her career. She was born in Rio de Janeiro, where she died from toxoplasmosis.

Michel Ferreira dos Santos, simply known as Michel, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Grêmio.

Carla Cristina Marins is a Brazilian actress.

Pedro Henrique dos Santos Neschling is a Brazilian actor, director and writer.

Igor Rabello da Costa, known as Igor Rabello, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Atlético Mineiro as a central defender.