Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro
1. Edson Barboza (1986)
Brazilian Martial Artist
Known for his aggressive Muay Thai attack, he made his UFC debut in 2010 at UFC 123, defeating Mike Lullo by TKO with a barrage of leg kicks.
2. Marlon Moraes (1988)
Brazilian Martial Artist
Mixed martial artist who began competing as a bantamweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship in 2017. He was previously a Bantamweight Champion in the World Series of Fighting.
3. Rafael Galhardo (1991)
Brazilian Footballer
Brazilian professional football player who is known for his work as a right back on several different clubs including Vasco da Gama and Cruzeiro. He is also known for his...
4. Lygia Pape (1927)
Brazilian Artist
Lygia Pape was born in Nova Friburgo Rio de Janeiro Brazil. Lygia Pape worked in sculpture engraving and filmmaking. She was an influential Brazilian artist active in both the Concrete...
5. Luiz Eduardo Soares (1954)
Brazilian Anthropologist
Luiz Eduardo Soares is a Brazilian anthropologist philosopher and political scientist.
6. Roberto Farias (1932)
Film Director Film Producer Scre
Roberto Farias is a Brazilian film director producer and screenwriter. He has directed 15 films since 1957. His 1982 film Pra Frente Brasil was entered into the 33rd Berlin International...
7. Bernardo Ribeiro (1989)
Footballer
Bernardo Salim Ribeiro is a Brazilian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Veikkausliiga club IFK Mariehamn.
8. Pecka (footballer) (1989)
Brazilian Footballer
gton de Jorge Estanislau Paeckart better known as Pecka is a defensive midfielder who currently plays for Campeonato Brasileiro Série C club Madureira Esporte Clube on loan from Fort Lauderdale...
