17 Notable alumni of Federal University of Paraiba
Updated: May 12, 2026 EliteDegrees
Federal University of Paraiba is ranked #798 in the world and #21 in Brazil by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 17 notable alumni from Federal University of Paraiba sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Federal University of Paraiba won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Francisca Motta
1940-. (aged 86)
politician
Francisca Gomes Araújo Motta is a Brazilian historian, pedagogue and politician, affiliated with the Republicans. During her political career, she has served as deputy mayor and mayor of Patos, as well as state deputy of Paraíba for five terms.
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2. Lúcia Braga
1934-2020 (aged 86)
politician
Ana Lúcia Navarro Braga, better known as simply Lúcia Braga, was a Brazilian politician, social worker and lawyer from the state of Paraíba.
3. Vanderlan Bolzani
1949-. (aged 77)
university teacher
chemist
Vanderlan da Silva Bolzani is a Brazilian chemist at the São Paulo State University. She has previously served as president of the Brazilian Chemical Society and was awarded the 2011 American Chemical Society – International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry Distinguished Women in Science Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Award.
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4. Ricardo Coutinho
1960-. (aged 66)
politician
Ricardo Vieira Coutinho is a Brazilian politician who served as the 50th governor of the Brazilian state of Paraíba from 2011 until 2019. Previously, he was the mayor of João Pessoa from 2005 to 2010.
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5. Juliette
1989-. (aged 37)
make-up artist
Internet celebrity
lawyer
singer
Juliette Freire Feitosa is a Brazilian singer, lawyer, makeup artist, television presenter and digital influencer. She became known for being the winner of the 21st season of Big Brother Brasil.
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6. João Azevêdo
1953-. (aged 73)
politician
João Azevêdo Lins Filho is a Brazilian civil engineer and politician who is currently the governor of the state of Paraíba. He was elected in 2018, and reelected in 2022. He is a member of the Brazilian Socialist Party (PSB).
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7. Ronaldo Cunha Lima
1936-2012 (aged 76)
poet
writer
politician
Ronaldo Cunha Lima was a Brazilian poet and politician. He served as the governor of Paraíba from 1991 to 1994.
8. Vital do Rêgo Filho
1963-. (aged 63)
lawyer
politician
Vital do Rêgo Filho is a Brazilian politician and doctor. He represented Paraíba in the Federal Senate from 2011 to 2014. Previously, he was a Deputy from Paraíba from 2007 to 2011. He was a member of the Brazilian Democratic Movement Party. Assumed office in the Federal Court of Accounts on December 22, 2014, appointed by president Dilma Rousseff. In...
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9. Daniella Ribeiro
1972-. (aged 54)
pedagogue
deputy
politician
Daniella Velloso Borges Ribeiro is a federal senator of Brazil representing her home state of Paraíba. She was previously served in the Legislative Assembly of Paraíba from 2011 to 2019 and was vereador of Campina Grande from 2009 to 2011.
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10. Raimundo Lira
1943-. (aged 83)
politician
Raimundo Lira is a Brazilian politician. He has represented Paraíba in the Federal Senate since 2014. Previously, he was a Paraíba senator from 1987 to 1995. He is a member of the Brazilian Democratic Movement Party.
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11. Eduardo Jorge
1949-. (aged 77)
politician
physician
Eduardo Jorge Martins Alves Sobrinho is a Brazilian public health physician and politician. He is best known for creating (or co-creating) federal laws on family planning, voluntary sterilization, the production of generic drugs, regulation of asbestos use, and linking budgetary resources for the Brazilian public health system.
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12. Lígia Feliciano
1957-. (aged 69)
politician
physician
Ana Lígia Costa Feliciano is a Brazilian doctor, businesswoman, and politician who served as the vice-governor of Paraíba from 2015 to 2023. She served as vice-governor under governors Ricardo Coutinho and João Azevêdo. She is currently affiliated with the Democratic Labour Party (PDT). Her husband is fellow doctor, businessman, radio personality, and federal deputy Damião Feliciano.
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13. Luiz Couto
1945-. (aged 81)
politician
Luiz Albuquerque Couto is a Brazilian politician as well as a university professor and Catholic priest. He has spent his political career representing his home state of Paraíba, having served as state representative from 2003 to 2019.
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14. Luiza Erundina
1934-. (aged 92)
politician
Luiza Erundina de Sousa is a Brazilian politician, born in Uiraúna, a small city in the interior of the Brazilian state of Paraíba.
15. Rachel Sheherazade
1973-. (aged 53)
television presenter
news presenter
journalist
Rachel Sheherazade Barbosa is a Brazilian journalist.
16. Gessica Kayane
1992-. (aged 34)
Internet celebrity
YouTuber
actor
TikToker
Gessica Kayane Rocha de Vasconcelos, better known as Gkay, is a Brazilian actress, YouTuber and TikToker. As an actress, she is best known for starring in the films Christmas Full of Grace and Carnaval on Netflix, and Os Roni on the Multishow channel. She is the presenter of the reality television show LOL: Se Rir, Já Era! from Amazon Prime...
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17. José Maranhão
1933-2021 (aged 88)
businessperson
lawyer
entrepreneur
politician
José Targino Maranhão was a Brazilian politician who served as governor and senator of Paraíba.