1. Fabiana de Oliveira (1980)

Female Volleyball Player From Br

Professional volleyball player who is known for winning the gold medal at the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics for Brazil. She is also known for being a social media star...

2. Marcos González (1980)

Chilean Footballer

Center back who joined Union Espanola in 2014 after spending two years with Flamengo. He appeared in 29 matches for the Chilean national team from 2003 to 2014.

3. Fabrizio Moretti (1980)

Brazilian Musician

Drummer with the indie rock band The Strokes, as well as the side project Little Joy.

4. Kiko Loureiro (1972)

Brazilian Musician

Famous for his work with the heavy metal bands Angra and Megadeth, this Brazilian guitarist also recorded several solo albums, including Fullblast and Universo Inverso. 

5. Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887)

20th Century Composer

Versatile Brazilian composer widely considered the foremost Latin American composer of his era. He is remembered for pieces like "Bachianas Brasileiras", where his European influences are on full display.

6. Dado Dolabella (1980)

Brazilian Actor

Brazilian actor and singer who is best recognized for his work in television. He is known for having landed recurring roles in several series' including as Joao Pedro Ascanio in...

7. Oscar Niemeyer (1907)

Brazilian Architect

Pioneer of modern architecture known for designing civic buildings for the planned city of Brasilia, Brazil's capital since 1960. He also proposed uses for reinforced concrete that impacted the architecture...

8. Mel Maia (2004)

Brazilian Child Actress

Award-winning Brazilian actress who became famous for her role of Rita on the popular telenovela Avenida Brasil. She later landed a starring role on another telenovela, Joia Rara, in 2013.

9. Antonio Lindbäck (1985)

Swedish Speedway Rider

Motorcycle racer who won the 2004 Speedway World Cup as a member of the Swedish team; won the 2012 Speedway Grand Prix of Italy.

10. Nílton Santos (1925)

Brazilian Footballer

Nicknamed The Encyclopedia for his amazing technique, he was an integral member of Brazil's 1954, 1958, and 1962 World Cup teams.

11. Ralph Gracie (1971)

Brazilian Martial Artist

Mixed martial artist with a short-lived MMA career who had a final record of 6-1. He was known for having a brutal fighting style which earned him the nickname The...

12. Roger Gracie (1981)

Brazilian Martial Artist

Member of the famous Gracie family won four of his first five fights with Strikeforce.

13. Isabela Garcia (1967)

Actor

Brazilian actress who is best recognized for her many appearances in both television and feature films. She is recognized for playing the character Lucia Guerra in the 1993 series Sonho...

14. Hélio Oiticica (1937)

Brazilian Artist

Remembered for his participation in the Neo-Concrete and Conceptual Art movements, Oiticica is famous for his paintings, sculptures, and art installations. His best-known works include sculptures titled Tropicalia and Bolides...

15. Antônio Lopes (1941)

Brazilian Footballer And Head Co

Soccer coach known for being the coach of such clubs as Vasco da Gama and Portuguesa. He was named Placar magazine's Manager of the Year in 2005 after leading Corinthians to a Campeonato Brasileiro...

16. Mayra Dias Gomes (1987)

Brazilian Writer

Brazilian author, reporter and media personality who is also the daughter of award-winning author and screenwriter, Dias Gomes. Her published works include One Thousand and One Nights of Silence and...

17. Mário Frias (1971)

Brazilian Actor

Brazilian actor who has appeared in TV shows such as As Filhas da Mãe, O Quinto dos Infernos, and O Beijo do Vampiro. 

18. Thaísa Menezes (1987)

Female Volleyball Player From Br

Middle-blocker and two-time Olympic gold medalist who has played for the Brazil women's national volleyball team. She won back-to-back gold medals at the Olympics in 2008 and 2012. She has...

19. Jesus Luz (1987)

Fashion Model And Disc Jockey

Brazilian model who rose to fame after his first international photoshoot for W magazine alongside Madonna. He became one of the highest paid models in the world when he signed...

20. Christiana Ubach (1987)

Actress

Brazilian actress who's best known for starring as Cristiana Araújo in the 2009 soap opera Malhação ID. She also played Joana in the 2016 TV series A Garota da Moto and Paula in the...

21. Marlon Sandro (1977)

Brazilian Martial Artist

Brazilian jiu-jitsu style mixed martial artist who fights in the featherweight division. He has won the Sengoku Featherweight Championship and Featherweight King of Pancrase.

22. Bruno Rezende (1986)

Volleyball Player

Volleyball setter who earned a gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics as a member of the Brazil national team. He previously earned silver medals at the 2008 and 2012...

23. Bruno Gissoni (1986)

Actor

Known for his roles in such Brazilian telenovelas as Em Família (In the Family) and Flor do Caribe (Caribbean Flower), this actor also appeared in several professional theatrical productions in...

24. Jair Oliveira (1975)

Brazilian Actor

Brazilian Singer who is widely known for his GRANDES PEQUENINOS YouTube channel. He has garnered widespread popularity there for his frequent family vlogging and musical collaboration.

25. Mattheus Oliveira (1994)

Footballer

Brazilian professional football player known for his work as an attacking midfielder for the club Vitoria Guimaraes on loan from Sporting. He is also known for playing as an attacking...

26. Abel Braga (1952)

Brazilian Football Player And He

Brazilian soccer manager and former professional player who has played for clubs like Vasco da Gama, Paris Saint-Germain and Botafogo. He began coaching in 1985 and, after serving dozens of teams,  returned to Fluminense,...

27. Kiara Sasso (1979)

Brazilian Actor And Singer

Brazilian actress, dancer, producer, and singer who's best known for her performance in Brazilian theatre productions of Mamma Mia!, Beauty and the Beast, The Phantom of the Opera, The Sound of Music, and more.

28. Roger Galera Flores (1978)

Brazilian Footballer

Former soccer star who has served as a commentator for SporTV and Rede Globo. During his playing days, he played for the Brazilian national team as well as clubs like...

29. Betty Lago (1955)

Brazilian Actress

Actress who is remembered for her recurring roles on many Brazilian television shows, including Abigail on Four Lives, Four Loves and Marizete on Jackpot. She passed away from liver and...

30. Thales Leites (1981)

Brazilian Martial Artist

Jiu-Jitsu trained fighter won the Superior Challenge Middleweight title on April 30, 2011.

31. Jairzinho (1944)

Brazilian Footballer And Manager

Brazilian legend who led the iconic Brazilian national team to victory at the 1970 World Cup and is credited for discovering another Brazilian legend: Ronaldo. He starred for Botafogo for...

32. Vagner Rocha (1982)

Brazilian Martial Artist

Mixed martial artist known primarily for his focus in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a lightweight fighter. He is a 3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In April 2016, he won the Fight...

33. Relson Gracie (1953)

Brazilian Martial Artist

Martial artist who was the undefeated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu National Champion for 22 years.

34. Rorion Gracie (1952)

Brazilian Martial Artist

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu expert who is credited with bringing the fighting style to the United States.

35. Mayana Moura (1982)

Brazilian Actor

Brazilian actress and singer who became known for her roles on the TV series Passione and Tempo de Amar. Her fans have supported her on Instagram where she posts lifestyle pictures for...

36. Renzo Gracie (1967)

Mixed Martial Artist

Welterweight and middleweight mixed martial artist who also practiced Brazilian jiu-jitsu with a 6th degree black belt. He was the subject of a documentary titled Renzo Gracie: Legacy which was...

37. Kyra Gracie (1985)

Brazilian Martial Artist

Accomplished Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighter who achieved a black belt in the sport. She also won the Abu Dhabi Combat Club Submission Wrestling World Championship multiple times.

38. Diego Alves (1985)

Brazilian Footballer

Brazilian soccer goalkeeper who debuted internationally for the Brazilian national team in 2011 and professionally for Atlético-MG in 2004.

39. Vinny Magalhães (1984)

Brazilian Martial Artist

Former M-1 Global Light Heavyweight Champion made his UFC debut on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir.

40. Marcello Novaes (1962)

Brazilian Actor

Brazilian actor known for his appearances in telenovelas, soap operas, and feature films as well. He is best recognized for starring as Maxwell Oliveira in the 2012 series Avenida Brasil....

41. Vágner Love (1984)

Footballer

Striker who led the Brazilian squad to the Copa America championship in 2004 and 2007. He became a star while playing for CSKA Moscow, where he won the Sport-Express '​s Russian...

42. Léo Stronda (1992)

Brazilian Singer

One half of the hip-hop duo Bonde da Stronda, he is a singer/songwriter, model, and body builder who gained fame via his YouTube channel where he posts new music, work...

43. Wellington Nem (1992)

Footballer

Brazilian soccer player who signed as a forward for football club Shakhtar Donetsk in mid-2013. 

44. Marcelo Crivella (1957)

Brazilian Politician

Brazilian political figure who is recognized for having served as a federal Senator of Brazil. In 2016, he was elected to be the mayor Rio de Janeiro. 

45. Sandro Silva (1984)

Brazilian Footballer

Midfielder who made his professional debut in 2007 with Mirassol and played for Palmeiras from 2008 to 2010.

46. Rodrigo Simas (1992)

Actress

Soap opera and television actor who is recognized for his work on Malhação, Além do Horizonte, and Fina Estampa. In 2015, he made an appearance in the film Anjo de Cabelos Longos.

47. Rafaela Silva (1992)

Brazilian Judoka

Brazilian martial artist who took home the gold medal for judo in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Her presence on social media has led her to amass over...

48. Wagnney Fabiano (1975)

Brazilian Martial Artist

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu expert and a former IFL Featherweight Champion.

49. Renato Russo (1960)

Brazilian Musician

Brazilian singer who was in the punk band Aborto Eletrico and was the leader and founder of Legiao Urbana, whose self-title debut album came out in 1985.

50. Luma Costa (1988)

Tv Actor

Brazilian actress who has appeared in Rising Sun and Pé na Cova. She played the role of Nanda in the 2011 series Looks and Essence.