List of Famous people born in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Paulo César de Campos Velho, better known as Paulo César Pereio, is a Brazilian actor.

Ana Lúcia Hickmann is a Brazilian model, TV host and businesswoman who has worked for Victoria's Secret, Nivea, L'Oreal, Wella, Clairol and Bloomingdales. She has appeared in the South African version of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, on the Italian version of GQ, and on the covers of Brazilian Vogue, Marie Claire, and Elle. She currently co-hosts a daytime TV show in Brazil and owns her own clothing, jewellery, cosmetics and accessories brand. Hickmann is also famous for her legs of 120 cm, and was once listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as "the model with the longest legs". She has been named as one of the most beautiful women in the world by GQ Italia in 2001.

Roger Machado Marques, also known simply as Roger, is a Brazilian football manager and former player who played as a left back. Machado's playing career was mainly associated with Grêmio, a club he represented for ten years. After retiring with Fluminense in 2008, he later became a manager, being notably in charge of both his former sides.

Fernando Büttenbender Prass is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Patrícia Poeta Pfingstag is a Brazilian newscaster and journalist.

Eduardo Colcenti Antunes, known as Eduardo Sasha or simply Sasha, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for Atlético Mineiro.

Maria do Rosário Nunes is a Brazilian teacher and politician. She graduated in pedagogy from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, and took a postgraduate degree at the University of São Paulo. As of 2012 she has served as the Secretary for Human Rights under the Rousseff administration.

Maicon Douglas Sisenando, known as Maicon, is a Brazilian retired footballer who played as a right-back.

Michel Fernandes Bastos is a Brazilian retired professional footballer who mainly played as a left winger.

Fernanda Garay Rodrigues is a Brazilian professional volleyball player who won the 2012 Summer Olympics gold medal with the Brazil national team. She is 1.79 m tall. She plays with Praia Clube.