List of Famous people born in São Paulo, Brazil

Ricardo Kotscho is a Brazilian journalist and author. He was awarded twice with the Esso Journalism Award and twice with the Vladimir Herzog Award. During his career, he worked in several major newspapers, magazines and TV channels, such as O Estado de S. Paulo, IstoÉ magazine, Folha de S. Paulo, Canal 21 of Rede Bandeirantes, SBT and CNT/Gazeta. From 2003 to 2004, he served as the Secretary of Press and Divulgation of the Presidency of the Republic for Lula's government. Nowadays, he is a Special Reporter for Brasileiros magazine.

Renato Dirnei Florêncio Santos, known simply as Renato, is a Brazilian former professional footballer, and is the director of football of Santos FC.

William Arjona is a Brazilian volleyball player, a member of Brazil men's national volleyball team and Brazilian club Sada Cruzeiro. He is a 2016 Olympic Champion. Arjona was called up for the adult national team for the first time in 2003, he played four years in Bolivar, where he conquered the national championship four times and was chosen as the best player in the country. He came back in Brazil in 2010 to play for Sada Cruzeiro, where he won the Superliga 2012 as the best setter in the competition. In 2013, he was called and took part in Brazil World League silver medal campaign and won the gold medal in the South American Championship. Arjona was named Best Setter in World Club Championship. William Arjona won the FIVB world league with Sada Cruzeiro three times in 2013, 2015 and 2016.

Rafael Marques Lusvarghi is a Hungarian Brazilian former military, activist and policeman.

Virginie Adèle Lydie Boutaud-Manent, also known mononymously as Virginie, is a French Brazilian singer, songwriter, classical guitarist, and former model and actress, famous for being the vocalist of the new wave bands Metrô and Virginie & Fruto Proibido.

João Pedro Maturano dos Santos, known as João Pedro, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Corinthians on loan from FC Porto, as a right back.

Felipe Garcia dos Prazeres, simply known as Felipe Garcia, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Tombense as a goalkeeper.

Fábio Braz do Nascimento or simply Fábio Braz is a football player.

Douglas Silva Bacelar, simply known as Douglas, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a central defender.

Ademilson Braga Bispo Junior, known as Ademilson, is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays for China League One club Wuhan Three Towns as a forward. He has previously played for São Paulo in his homeland and Yokohama F. Marinos and Gamba Osaka in Japan.