50 Notable alumni of Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo
Updated: May 11, 2026 EliteDegrees
Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo is ranked #1,116 in the world and #30 in Brazil by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 50 notable alumni from Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Maria Lúcia Prandi
1944-2015 (aged 71)
university teacher
politician
Maria Lúcia Prandi was a Brazilian academic and politician.
2. Silvio Ferraz
1959-. (aged 67)
composer
university teacher
Sílvio Ferraz is a Brazilian contemporary composer.
3. Rosely Roth
1959-1990 (aged 31)
LGBTQ rights activist
author
anthropologist
Rosely Roth is considered one of the pioneers in the history of the LGBT movement of Brazil (known in Portuguese as the Movimento Homosexual Brasileiro).
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4. Clèmerson Merlin Clève
1958-. (aged 68)
lawyer
writer
Clèmerson Merlin Clève is a Brazilian jurist, Law school professor, and lawyer.
5. Silvio Pereira
1961-. (aged 65)
sociologist
Silvio José Pereira is a sociologist and co-founder of the Brazilian Workers Party. Born in Osasco, São Paulo, he was a key figure in the mensalão scandal and resigned from his post of secretary general of the party on June 4, 2005.
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6. Eliane Caffé
1961-. (aged 65)
film director
screenwriter
Eliane Caffé is a Brazilian filmmaker. Born in São Paulo, Caffé got a Psychology degree from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo in 1985 and a master's degree from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid in 1992. Caffé directed some short films in the beginning of her career. Her first feature film, Kenoma, from 1997, was exhibited at the 55th Venice...
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7. Renata Pallottini
1931-2021 (aged 90)
poet
Renata Pallottini or Renata Monachesi Pallottini was a Brazilian playwright, essayist, poet, theater professor and translator. She was an award-winning author of poetry, plays, essays, fiction, children's literature, theater theory, and television programs who was notable in the Brazilian literary and theater scenes. In a considerable part of her production, it is possible to identify the questioning and the combat...
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8. Francisco Altino Lima
1924-1989 (aged 65)
politician
Francisco Altino Lima was a Brazilian politician who was a councilor in the city council of São Paulo, at one point serving as council president. He served as the acting mayor of the city from 15 March to 10 May 1983.
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9. Edson Zampronha
1963-. (aged 63)
composer
Edson Zampronha is a Brazilian composer dedicated to contemporary experimental music. His works include pieces for orchestra, symphonic band, electroacoustic music, chamber music, sound installations, interactive works and music for films. His music makes an extensive use of rhetoric strategies to create new forms of musical tensions and musical discourses. His research focus on musical signification and it takes semiotics,...
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10. Esther Ferraz
1915-2008 (aged 93)
lawyer
Esther Figueiredo Ferraz was the first female Minister to serve in the government of Brazil. Ferraz served as the Brazilian Minister of Education from 1982 until 1985.
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11. Maria Rita Kehl
1951-. (aged 75)
literary critic
psychoanalyst
writer
journalist
poet
Maria Rita Kehl, ORB is a Brazilian psychoanalyst, journalist, poet, essayist, cronista and literary critic. In 2010, she won the Jabuti Award in the Education, Psychology and Psychoanalysis category and the Human Rights Award from the Brazilian government in the Media and Human Rights category.
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12. Carina Vitral
1988-. (aged 38)
politician
Carina Vitral Costa is a Brazilian student and activist, member of the Communist Party of Brazil (PCdoB). She had served as president of the National Union of Students (UNE) from 2015 to 2017. Currently, Vitral is advisor to the executive-secretary of the Ministry of Finance.
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13. Thelma Assis
1984-. (aged 42)
digital creator
YouTuber
dancer
physician
television presenter
Thelma Regina Maria dos Santos Assis is a Brazilian doctor, television presenter, dancer and digital influencer. She is known for being the winner of the 20th season of Big Brother Brasil.
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14. Flávia Piovesan
1968-. (aged 58)
lawyer
jurist
Flávia Piovesan is a Brazilian lawyer and human rights Commissioner. She was elected by the Organization of American States (OAS) to serve from 2018 to 2021 as a Commissioner of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR). In 2021 she was the 2nd vice-president of the IACHR as part of the first all woman team of President and vice-presidents.
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15. Rui Ricardo Dias
1978-. (aged 48)
film actor
actor
television actor
Rui Ricardo Diaz is a Brazilian actor. He is best known for his role as President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from ages 18 to 35 in Fábio Barreto's Lula, o filho do Brasil.
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16. José Mentor
1948-2020 (aged 72)
politician
José Mentor Guilherme de Mello Netto, better known simply as José Mentor, was a Brazilian lawyer and politician from the state of São Paulo who served as a Federal Deputy.
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17. Zulaiê Cobra
1943-. (aged 83)
lawyer
politician
Zulaiê Cobra Ribeiro GOMM is a Brazilian lawyer, television presenter, and politician for the Social Democratic Party (PSD). For the Brazilian Social Democracy Party (PSDB), she was a federal deputy for São Paulo for three terms, as well as a councillor of the city of São Paulo.
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18. Mateus Soares de Azevedo
1959-. (aged 67)
essayist
translator
journalist
Mateus Soares de Azevedo is a Brazilian writer. He has published books, essays and articles on the perennial philosophy and the mystical and esoteric themes within Christianity and Islam.
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19. Felipe Andreoli
1980-. (aged 46)
reporter
humorist
journalist
Luiz Felipe Guimarães Andreoli is a Brazilian journalist and humorist. Currently is part of the program Custe o Que Custar, on the Rede Bandeirantes network, also presenting Band's new sports show, Deu Olé.
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20. Franco Montoro
1916-1999 (aged 83)
lawyer
philosopher
politician
André Franco Montoro was a Brazilian politician and lawyer. He was born in São Paulo as the son of André de Blois Montoro and Tomásia Alijostes. He was a senator and governor of São Paulo, winning against São Paulo mayor Reynaldo de Barros in the latter. He was a member of several parties, such as PDC, MDB, PMDB and one...
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21. Gabriel Galípolo
1982-. (aged 44)
writer
economist
banker
university teacher
Gabriel Muricca Galípolo is a Brazilian economist, ex-banker, writer and university professor, currently serving as the president of the Central Bank of Brazil. He had served as director of monetary policy of the Central Bank of Brazil, executive-secretary of the Ministry of Finance from 1 January to 20 June 2023 and chairman of Banco do Brasil from May to June...
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22. Tulipa Ruiz
1978-. (aged 48)
singer-songwriter
Tulipa Ruiz Chagas, also known mononymously as Tulipa, is a Brazilian singer-songwriter and artist. She self-describes her musical style as "forest pop".
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23. Karyn Bravo
1981-. (aged 45)
journalist
news presenter
Karyn Christina Losada Bravo, best known as Karyn Bravo, is a Brazilian journalist and TV host.
24. José Eduardo Cardozo
1959-. (aged 67)
minister
lawyer
politician
José Eduardo Cardozo is a Brazilian lawyer, politician and former Attorney General of Brazil.
25. Patrícia de Sabrit
1975-. (aged 51)
actor
Patrícia Renaux Chamagne de Sabrit, best known as Patrícia de Sabrit, is a Brazilian actress and television presenter.
26. Ana Lúcia Torre
1945-. (aged 81)
television actor
stage actor
actor
film actor
Ana Lúcia Torre Rodrigues is a Brazilian actress.
27. Cristiano Zanin
1975-. (aged 51)
lawyer
Cristiano Zanin Martins is a Brazilian attorney and professor who serves as justice of the Supreme Federal Court. He gained notoriety as personal attorney of president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in lawsuits related to Operation Car Wash.
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28. Júlio Lancellotti
1948-. (aged 78)
writer
priest
Júlio Renato Lancellotti is a Brazilian Catholic educator and priest at São Miguel Arcanjo Church in Mooca, São Paulo. He is also responsible for the Masses held at the Universidade São Judas Tadeu.
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29. José de Abreu
1946-. (aged 80)
film actor
actor
television actor
José Pereira de Abreu Júnior is a Brazilian actor.
30. Ulisses Soares
1958-. (aged 68)
missionary
priest
Ulisses Soares is a Brazilian religious leader and former businessman who serves as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). He has been a general authority since 2005 and served as a member of the church's Presidency of the Seventy from January 2013 until his calling to...
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31. Gabriel Chalita
1969-. (aged 57)
university teacher
writer
politician
Gabriel Benedito Issaac Chalita is a Brazilian lawyer, jurist, professor, writer and politician, member of the Democratic Labor Party (PDT).
32. Charles Gavin
1960-. (aged 66)
television presenter
songwriter
drummer
composer
record producer
Charles de Souza Gavin is a Brazilian drummer and music producer, perhaps best known for his 25-year tenure with rock band Titãs. Before Titãs, he had brief stints at Ira! and RPM.
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33. Rafael Cortez
1976-. (aged 50)
television actor
journalist
comedian
composer
actor
Rafael de Faria Cortez is a Brazilian journalist, actor and comedian.
34. Mario Garnero
1937-. (aged 89)
investor
Mário Garnero is a Brazilian banker and entrepreneur.
35. Paulo Miklos
1959-. (aged 67)
saxophonist
actor
banjoist
composer
guitarist
Paulo Roberto de Souza Miklos is a Brazilian multi-instrumentalist, musician and actor. He is best known for his tenure with the band Titãs, in which he was a vocalist, guitarist and occasional saxophonist, keyboardist and harmonica player from its inception in 1982 until 2016, when he left it to focus on personal projects.
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36. Michel Temer
1940-. (aged 86)
poet
lawyer
politician
Michel Miguel Elias Temer Lulia is a Brazilian politician, lawyer, poet and writer who served as the 37th president of Brazil from 31 August 2016 to 1 January 2019. He took office after the impeachment and removal from office of his predecessor Dilma Rousseff. He had been the 24th vice president since 2011 and acting president since 12 May 2016,...
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37. Guilherme Boulos
1982-. (aged 44)
teacher
writer
politician
Guilherme Castro Boulos is a Brazilian politician, activist and writer. He is a member of the National Coordination of Homeless Workers' Movement (MTST). Boulos joined the Socialism and Liberty Party (PSOL) in 2018, and was PSOL's candidate for the presidency of Brazil in the 2018 general election.
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38. Reynaldo Gianecchini
1972-. (aged 54)
actor
television actor
model
Reynaldo Fernandes Cisotto Gianecchini Júnior is a Brazilian actor and model.
39. Tony Ramos
1948-. (aged 78)
film actor
actor
television actor
Antônio de Carvalho Barbosa, known professionally as Tony Ramos, is a Brazilian actor.
40. Mario Sergio Cortella
1954-. (aged 72)
philosopher
writer
science communicator
Mario Sergio Cortella is a Brazilian philosopher, writer, educator and speaker most known for putting into the public sphere and helping popularize in questions related to philosophy in Brazilian contemporary society. He is also known as a prominent educator. Having studied with Paulo Freire, Cortella applied Freire's approach to education while he was secretary of education of São Paulo city...
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41. Simone Tebet
1970-. (aged 56)
politician
Simone Nassar Tebet is a Brazilian academic, lawyer, and politician who has served as the Brazilian Minister of Planning and Budget since 5 January 2023. She previously was Senator for Mato Grosso do Sul from 2015 to 2023, Vice-Governor of Mato Grosso do Sul from 2011 to 2014, and mayor of Três Lagoas from 2005 to 2010, becoming the first...
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42. Marcos Mion
1979-. (aged 47)
television presenter
Marcos Chaib Mion is a Brazilian TV host, actor, voice actor, author and businessman (Partner of V.Rom). Mion studied Philosophy at Universidade de São Paulo, and later graduated in Communication and Body Arts at Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo. Currently, Mion presents the show Caldeirão com Mion, which is shown on Saturday afternoons on TV Globo.
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43. Marta Suplicy
1945-. (aged 81)
psychologist
politician
Marta Teresa Smith de Vasconcellos Suplicy is a Brazilian politician, sexologist and psychologist. She was Mayor of São Paulo from 2001 to 2004. She later served as the Brazilian Minister of Tourism between 14 March 2007, and 4 June 2008, when she resigned to run again for the mayoralty of São Paulo. In 2015, she left the Brazilian Workers' Party...
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44. José Dirceu
1946-. (aged 80)
minister
lawyer
politician
José Dirceu de Oliveira e Silva is a former Brazilian politician. His political rights were suspended by the Brazilian House of Representatives and he was found guilty by the Brazilian Supreme Court of active corruption and conspiracy in two separate lawsuits.
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45. Edson Fachin
1958-. (aged 68)
lawyer
judge
Luiz Edson Fachin is a Brazilian jurist and lawyer. On June 16, 2015, he became a justice of the Supreme Federal Court, having been nominated by President Dilma Rousseff. Since 2025 he has served as president of the same court, having been elected by his peers for a two-year term. Before his confirmation to the high court, he had served...
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46. Marisa Orth
1963-. (aged 63)
actor
singer
Marisa Domingos Orth is a Brazilian actress, singer and TV host.
47. Monalisa Perrone
1969-. (aged 57)
journalist
news presenter
Monalisa Gomes Perrone is a Brazilian journalist. She is a former reporter and presenter for TV Globo and CNN Brazil.
48. José Paulo Netto
1947-. (aged 79)
university teacher
writer
social worker
José Paulo Netto is a Brazilian writer, social worker and university teacher, known for his reception and dissemination of György Lukács in Brazil, and later for his studies of the work of Karl Marx.
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49. Carlos Ayres Britto
1942-. (aged 84)
poet
judge
writer
Carlos Augusto Ayres de Freitas Britto is a Brazilian jurist and was a Justice of the Supreme Federal Court of Brazil. He was appointed by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and served from June 25, 2003, to November 16, 2012, when he faced mandatory retirement upon reaching the age of 70.
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50. Régis de Oliveira
1944-. (aged 82)
politician
Régis de Oliveira is a Brazilian lawyer, professor, and politician. He was mayor of São Paulo from May 26 to June 13, 2000.