1. Carlinhos Brown (1962)

Actor

Oscar-winning Brazilian singer who founded Timbalada and Tribalistas and is known for his distinct Tropicalia and reggae style.

2. Ticiana Villas Boas (1980)

Journalist

Journalist and TV host from Brazil who has participated in many important news coverage' including The Olympics and The World Cup.

3. Amanda Nunes (1988)

Mixed Martial Artist

Brazilian fighter nicknamed the Lioness who began her professional career in 2008. She defeated Miesha Tate for the UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship in 2016, becoming the first openly gay champion in UFC history.

4. Daniel Boaventura (1970)

Actor

Brazilian actor best known for his many roles on stage in musicals. He launched himself as a singer in 2009 with the album "Songs 4 U". 

5. Adriana Lima (1981)

Brazilian Fashion Model

Model, actor, and spokesmodel who became a Victoria's Secret Angel in 2000. Forbes listed her as the one of the top earning models in 2012 after she earned an estimated...

6. Luedji Luna (1987)

R&b Singer

Brazilian R&B singer who has put out albums such as O Desmanche and Um Corpo no Mundo. She is known for songs like "Banho de Folhas" and "Dentro Ali". 

7. Penélope Nova (1973)

YouTube Star

MTV VJ turned YouTuber known for talking about sex, relationships, and everything in between on her channel P & Ponto, which has earned her more than 110,000 followers. 

8. Fernando Sampaio (1978)

Tv Actor

TV host and actor known for his role as Gahiji in the Brazilian show Moses and The Ten Commandments in 2015. 

9. Bell Marques (1952)

World Music Singer

Washington "Bell" Marques da Silva is a songwriter and guitarist who gained fame as the lead singer of Chiclete com Banana. He eventually went on to pursue a solo career,...

10. Tony Kanaan (1974)

Brazilian Racing Driver

Brazilian Indycar racer who won the Indy Racing League championship in 2004.

11. Matheus Jesus (1997)

Soccer Player

Defensive midfielder who made his senior debut with Associação Atlética Ponte Preta in 2016. Since then, he has been a major contributor to clubs like GD Estoril Praia and Gamba Osaka. 

12. Ju Moraes (1985)

World Music Singer

Samba music performer who rose to fame after competing on the first season of the reality singing contest The Voice Brazil. She released her debut studio album In Every Corner A...

13. Erasmo Viana (1985)

Model

Fitness model who has worked for brands like Adidas and has graced the cover of magazines like GLAD, Runner's, and more.

14. Tuca Fernandes (1964)

World Music Singer

World music singer who joined the ax music band Jammil Nights in 1994.  He played his last show with them in April 2011, so he could begin his solo career....

15. Moreno Veloso (1972)

Brazilian Singer

Brazilian musician and singer who is known for his solo albums Futurismo and Sincerely Hot. He is also known for being in several musical groups including Kassin + 2 and...

16. Durval Lélys (1957)

Brazilian Musician

Brazilian singer and guitarist who is best recognized for having been a member of the group Asa de Águia. He is also known for having worked as a designer and...

17. Danilo Mesquita (1992)

Tv Actor

Theatre turned television actor who made a name for himself playing Nicolau in the television series Rock Story. He also had a recurring role in the series 3%. 

18. Kim Sasabone (1974)

Pop Singer

Brazilian-Dutch pop singer known for being the founding member of the band Vengaboys. They were active from 1996 to 2002, then took a hiatus until 2006.

19. Karina Buhr (1974)

World Music Singer

Singer who originally made a name for herself as a percussionist for acts like Véio Mangaba and Comadre Fulozinha. She has since won critical acclaim as a solo artist with releases like Eu...

20. Rosiane Pinheiro (1974)

Model

Brazilian model, dancer, and singer who is best recognized for her role as an actress and dancer on the series Samba Riachao. She is also known for having been a...

21. Alex Lima (1988)

Soccer Player

Midfielder who joined the Houston Dynamo in 2015. He previously spent the majority of his MLS career with the Chicago Fire.

22. Wagner Moura (1976)

Brazilian Actor

Brazilian film and television actor best known for his appearance in Elite Squad and its sequel, Elite Squad: The Enemy Within. He also played the lead role of Pablo Escobar...

23. Lázaro Ramos (1978)

Brazilian Actor

Movie actor who played João Francisco dos Santos in the film Madame Satan in 2002. He has more than 5 million followers on his olazaroramos Instagram account.

24. Mariene de Castro (1978)

Singer

Singer who is widely credited with helping to revive northeastern Brazilian musical styles like maracatu and samba de roda. She has performed at major events like the 2016 Summer Olympics, where...

25. Priscila Fantin (1983)

Brazilian Actor

Brazilian actress who found popularity with her soap opera roles, including Olga Gonçalves Lima on Chocolate com Pimenta and Serena Anauê Dias on Alma Gêmea. On the big screen, she is best known for...

26. Lorena Improta (1993)

Dancer

Reality television personality and dancer who took home first place in a Bailarina do Faustão competition before appearing on the show Show Da Lore.

27. Leo Santana (1988)

World Music Singer

World music singer and songwriter best known for the 2009 single "Rebolation," which won him the Song of the Year award at the 2010 Trophy Dodô and Osmar awards ceremony.

28. Irmao Lazaro (1966)

Reggae Singer

Gospel singer who started his political career by applying to the Chamber of Deputies in 2013. He has over 1.6 million followers on his irmaolazarooficial Instagram account.

29. Adelia Soares (1979)

Instagram Star

Brazilian lawyer and university professor of civil law and consumer rights who gained national attention in 2016 when she was a participant in Big Brother Brazil season 16. 

30. Carla Perez (1977)

Actress

Singer who originally came to fame in the 90s as a member of the popular Brazilian axé group É o Tchan! After leaving the group, she released solo albums like Todos Juntos...

31. Emanuelle Araújo (1976)

Actress

Brazilian singer and actress who is known as the lead singer of Banda Eva. She also founded the Samba rock band Moinho in 2004. In 2018, she became the star of...

32. Acelino Freitas (1975)

Brazilian Boxer

Former WBO and WBA Super Featherweight Champion, two-time WBO lightweight champion, nicknamed Popo.

33. Xanddy (1979)

Pop Singer

Manuel Alexandre Oliveira da Silva, or Xanddy, is a singer-songwriter recognized as a member of the band Harmonia do Samba, which enjoyed success during the 1990s. The group has released...

34. Giovanna Gold (1964)

Movie Actress

Brazilian actress known for her roles in the films Moon Over Parador, Iremos a Beirute, and O Signo do Caos. She gained popularity in 1990 for her role as Zefa in the telenovela...

35. Daniela Mercury (1965)

Brazilian Singer And Producer

Legendary Brazilian singer/songwriter who has sold millions of records worldwide. She began her career in the late 1980s as a member of the band Cheiro de Amor. She then launched...

36. Rafael de Jesus Bonfim (1991)

Brazilian Footballer

Rafael de Jesus Bonfim is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Coritiba as a defender.

37. Louise Wischermann (1974)

Brazilian Actor

Louise Wischermann is a former actress who is best known for her appearance in the science-fiction television series LEXX. Louise Wischermann was born in Salvador Brazil on 25 February 1974....

38. Lúcio Mauro Vinhas de Souza (1966)

Brazilian Economist

39. Gilmelândia (1975)

Brazilian Singer Actress And Tv

Gilmelândia Palmeira dos Santos known as Gil or Gilmelândia is a Brazilian singer actress and TV presenter. Her unusual first name which is abbreviated on her CD covers to Gil...

40. Everaldo Barbosa (1975)

Brazilian Footballer And Manager

Everaldo Vergne de Assis Barbosa is a Brazilian football midfielder who currently plays for Club Necaxa. Everaldo has played for Guarani and Santa Cruz in the Campeonato Brasileiro before moving...

41. Danildo José São Pedro Accioly Filho (1981)

Footballer

Danildo José São Pedro Accioly Filho commonly known as Accioly is a Brazilian football defender who plays for Santa Clara in the Segunda Liga. Accioly has previously played for Inter...

42. Carciano de Jesus Acácio (1981)

Brazilian Footballer And Manager

Carciano de Jesus Acácio or simply Carciano is a Brazilian football defender.

43. Lenílson Batista de Souza (1981)

Brazilian Footballer

Lenílson Batista de Jesus or simply Lenílson is a Brazilian left midfielder.

44. Lateef Crowder Dos Santos (1977)

Brazilian Martial Artist And Act

Lateef Crowder Dos Santos is a Brazilian-born American actor stuntman and martial artist. As a member of the ZeroGravity stunt team since 2000 he has been featured in multiple internet...

45. Robert de Pinho de Souza (1981)

Brazilian Footballer

Robert de Pinho de Souza commonly known as Robert de Pinho or simply Robert is an association footballer who currently plays for Fortaleza in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B.

46. Daúde Candeal (1961)

Brazilian Singer-songwriter

Maria Waldelurdes Costa de Santana Dutilleux known by the stage name Daúde is a Brazilian musician singer-songwriter and scholar. At age 11 she moved to Rio de Janeiro. She studied...

47. Carolina Magalhaes (1979)

Blogger

48. Martha Vasconcellos (1948)

Brazilian Model

Martha Maria Cordeiro Vasconcellos is a Brazilian pagent titleholder who became her country's second Miss Universe winner after Ieda Maria Vargas first achieved the feat in 1963. She also became...

49. Danilo Gomes (1981)

Football Player

Danilo Gustavo Vergne Gomes is a Brazilian football player.

50. Martha Rocha (1936)

Brazilian Model

Maria Martha Hacker Rocha is a former Brazilian beauty pageant contestant. She is the seventh child of engineer Álvaro Rocha and housewife Hansa. At the age of 18 in 1954...