List of Famous people born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Carlos Roberto Osório is a Brazilian business man. He was a candidate for mayor of Rio de Janeiro City in 2016. He served as secretary general for the Brazilian Olympic Committee, the Organizing Committee for the 2007 Pan American Games, and the Rio de Janeiro bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Hamilton de Holanda is a Brazilian bandolinist known for his mixture of choro and contemporary jazz, and for his instrumental virtuosity. Born in Rio de Janeiro he moved to Brasilia with his family as a boy. He started playing the mandolin at 5 and appeared at his first performance at six. With his brother Fernando César he formed the group Dois de Ouro and throughout his career he has collaborated with many other significant artists such as Yamandu Costa, Mike Marshall and Joel Nascimento. He has received several Latin Grammys. He has taught at the Raphael Rabello Choro academy. He plays a custom made 10 string Bandolim.

Odete Cipriano Serpa, better known as Yara Cortes was a Brazilian actress.

Luis Henrique is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the heavyweight division of KSW. A professional since 2011, he has also fought in the UFC.

Hugo Henrique Assis do Nascimento or simply Hugo , is a Brazilian attacking midfielder.

Marllon Gonçalves Jerônimo Borges, simply known as Marllon, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a central defender for Cuiabá.

Marcelo de Lima Henrique is a Brazilian football referee. He refereed at 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Daniel Silva dos Santos, also known as Daniel Tijolo, was a Brazilian defensive midfielder who played several years in Japan.

Paula Burlamaqui is a Brazilian actress who has starred in many Rede Globo productions.

Henrique Silva Milagres, commonly known as Henrique, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Ligue 1 club Lyon.