1. Cristiano Ronaldo (1985)

Portuguese Footballer

One of the top soccer players in the world, he rose to fame as a forward for Real Madrid after being acquired from Manchester United for a $131.6 million transfer fee in 2009. He...

2. Katia Aveiro (1977)

World Music Singer

Portuguese singer who has released half a dozen successful albums and several hit singles. She is particularly known for such songs as "Latina de cuerpo y alma" and "Boom Sem...

3. Joe Berardo (1944)

Investor Entrepreneur Businessma

Successful Portuguese businessman, stock investor, speculator, and art collector.

4. Moisés Henriques (1987)

Australian Cricketer

Portuguese-Australian all-rounder who has served as the captain of New South Wales in domestic cricket and played for teams like Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premiere League. He has played...

5. Fátima Lopes (1965)

Portuguese Fashion Designer

Known for her self-titled, Lisbon-based fashion line, this Portuguese designer opened a second boutique in Paris, France in 1996 and a third in Los Angeles, California in 2003. She also...

6. Giullia Buscacio (1997)

TV Actress

Actress who rose to stardom through her television roles, including Olivia on Velho Chico and Jacira on Novo Mundo. He made her big screen debut in the film O Menino Mofado (2011). 

7. Rui Vieira (1991)

Portuguese Footballer

Rui Gabriel Pinheiro Vieira is a Portuguese footballer who plays for S. C. Covilhã as a goalkeeper.

8. Luís Olim (1981)

Portuguese Footballer

Luís Miguel de Olim Andrade known as Olim is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for C. S. Marítimo in the Portuguese first division. A versatile defender he can play...

9. Rúben Rafael Sousa Ferreira (1990)

Portuguese Footballer

Rúben Rafael Sousa Ferreira is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for C. S. Marítimo as a full back.

10. Lloyd Mathews (1850)

Royal Navy Officer

Sir Lloyd William Mathews KCMG CB was a British naval officer politician and abolitionist. Mathews joined the Royal Navy as a cadet at the age of 13 and progressed through...

11. António da Cunha Telles (1935)

Portuguese Film Producer

António da Cunha Telles is a Portuguese film director and producer. He was born in Funchal.

12. Bernardo Sousa (1987)

Portuguese Rally Driver

Tomas Bernardo Rodrigues Sousa is a Portuguese rally driver. Having previously competed in karting Sousa began his rally career in 2006 competing in the Portuguese national championship. In 2008 he...

13. Marcos Freitas (1988)

Table Tennis Player

Marcos André Sousa da Silva Freitas is a European Champion table tennis player from Portugal. He participated at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing where he got knocked out in...

14. Flavio Cruz (1982)

Portuguese Volleyball Player

vio Cruz is a volleyball player from Portugal who plays for the Men's National Team. He became Best Spiker at the second 2008 Olympic Qualification Tournament in Espinho where Portugal...

15. João Diogo (1988)

Portuguese Footballer

João Diogo Gomes de Freitas known as João Diogo is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for C. S. Marítimo as a right defender.

16. Nélson Fernandes (1946)

Portuguese Footballer

Nélson Fernandes simply Nélson is a retired Portuguese footballer who played as a midfielder.

17. Charles W. Cathcart (1809)

American Politician

Charles William Cathcart was a United States Representative and Senator from Indiana. He was born in Funchal Madeira Island Portugal where his father James Leander Cathcart was the United States...

18. Édgar Silva (1967)

Costa Rican Journalist

Edgar Silva is a Costa Rican journalist who works for Teletica the largest TV station in Costa Rica. His major role in the channel since November 1998 has been co-hosting...

19. Guilherme Silva (1943)

Actor

20. Juvenal de Araújo (1892)

Actor

21. Gonçalo Abreu (1986)

Portuguese Footballer

Gonçalo Nuno da Silva Abreu is a Portuguese footballer who plays for A. D. Camacha as a forward.

22. David Fernandes (1983)

Actor

23. Miguel Albuquerque (1961)

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Miguel Albuquerque is the former Mayor of Funchal Madeira. Miguel is a keen gardener growing many types of roses in his own garden. In April 2012 Miguel opened a road...

24. Fernando Dinarte Santos Silva (1980)

Portuguese Footballer

Dinarte Santos Silva simply known as Fernando is a Portuguese footballer who plays for C. R. D. Libolo in Angola. Mainly a central defender he can also appear as a...

25. Nuno Pereira (2000)

Actor

26. Marco Vasconcelos (1971)

Portuguese Badminton Player

Marco Paulo Pereira Vasconcelos is a male badminton player from Portugal. Vasconcelos played badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics in men's singles losing in the round of 32 to Richard...

27. Alexandre Henrique Gonçalves Freitas (1991)

Portuguese Footballer

Alexandre Henrique Gonçalves de Freitas commonly known as Alex is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for Vitória S. C. mainly as a left winger.

28. Briguel (1979)

Portuguese Footballer

Nuno Miguel Pereira Sousa commonly known as Briguel is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for C. S. Marítimo in the Portuguese first division as a right defender.

29. Francisco José Garanito Sousa (1993)

Portuguese Footballer

sco José Garanito Sousa aka Kiko is a Portuguese footballer who plays for C. S. Marítimo B as a defender.

30. Helena Rodrigues (1984)

Portugugese Canoeist

Helena Rodrigues is a Portuguese sprint canoer.

31. Herberto Hélder (1930)

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Herberto Hélder de Oliveira is a Portuguese poet. He was born in Funchal Madeira.

32. Arsénio Pompílio Pompeu de Carpo (1792)

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Arsénio Pompílio Pompeu de Carpo was a Portuguese slave trader freemason poet and journalist who was active mainly in Angola and Brazil.

33. João Pedro Gomes Camacho (1994)

Portugeuse Footballer

João Pedro Gomes Camacho is a Portuguese footballer who plays for C. D. Nacional in Portugal as a forward.

34. Mário Gil Fernandes (1982)

Portuguese Basketball Player

Mário Gil Andrade Fernandes is a Portuguese basketball player. He currently plays for Benfica portuguese champions having previously played for his local club CAB Madeira AAC Coimbra swedish team Jämtland...