List of Famous people born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Dóris Monteiro
Adelina Doris Monteiro is a Brazilian singer and actress. She was discovered In 1949 on the radio show Papel Carbono with Renato Murce, broadcast on national radio in Rio de Janeiro.
Marc Ferrez
Marc Ferrez was a Brazilian photographer born in Rio de Janeiro.
Relson Gracie
Relson "Campeão" Gracie is a professional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter and martial arts personality. He is a member of the Gracie family. Relson currently lives alternatively in Hawaii and Brazil where he still teaches Gracie Jiu-Jitsu at his academy in Honolulu and Rio de Janeiro. There are many Relson Gracie affiliated academies and associations throughout the U.S. which keep him traveling regularly.
Carlos Lessa
Carlos Francisco Theodoro Machado Ribeiro de Lessa, better known simply as Carlos Lessa was a Brazilian economist and professor.
Getúlio Vargas Freitas Oliveira Júnior
Getúlio Vargas Freitas Oliveira Júnior or simply Getúlio Vargas Junior, is a Brazilian retired football goalkeeper.
Daniel Ávila
Daniel Rosenzweig Ávila is a Brazilian actor.
Matheus Peixoto
Matheus Vieira Campos Peixoto is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Juventude, on loan from Red Bull Bragantino as a forward.
Jimy Raw
Germano Raw Neto, better known as Jimy Raw or Jimmy Raw was a Brazilian radio host, television presenter and singer.
Ludmila Dayer
Ludmila Dayer-Middleton is a Brazilian-American actress.
René Simões
René Rodrigues Simões is a Brazilian retired professional football manager.