List of Famous people born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Teresa Cristina Macedo Gomes is a Brazilian singer born in Rio de Janeiro. Her musical style is MPB and Samba.

Antonio Moreira Borges, better known as Father Antônio Maria, is a Catholic priest and Brazilian singer, having performed in duets with Roberto Carlos, Agnaldo Rayol and Angela Maria, as well as a presentation for the then Pope John Paul II.

Lucas Riva Amarante "Bebê" Nogueira is a former Brazilian professional basketball player who last played for Cearense of the Novo Basquete Brasil. He was selected with the 16th overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft by the Boston Celtics, but was later traded to the Atlanta Hawks. In 2014, his rights were traded to the Toronto Raptors. He announced his early retirement from basketball on February 3, 2021 after confirming another injury he had with Cearense exacerbated some previous injuries that kept him out of commission for multiple seasons.

Isabel Maria de Alcântara, 1st and only Duchess of Goiás, was a Brazilian noble, the illegitimate daughter of Emperor Pedro I of Brazil and Domitila de Castro, Marchioness of Santos, having been baptized on 31 May 1824.

Joaquim Gonçalves Ledo was a Brazilian journalist and politician. He was active in the freemasonry movement in Brazil. He was one of the leaders of the more liberal and democrat faction during the confused period around the time of the declaration of independence of Brazil in 1822.

Daniella Sarahyba Fernandes is a Brazilian model. She appeared in every edition of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue from 2005 to 2010.

Paulo César Lopes de Gusmão, better known as Paulo César Gusmão or PC Gusmão, is a former football goalkeeper and manager.

Fernanda Motta is a Brazilian model, actress, and television host. She is the host of the reality TV show Brazil's Next Top Model, the Brazilian version of the show, created by Tyra Banks.

Guilherme Costa Marques, known simply as Guilherme, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays for Chinese Super League club Guangzhou City.

Rodrigo de Souza Cardoso, or better known as Souza, is a Brazilian football player. He currently plays for Madureira.