17 Notable alumni of
Federal University of Paraiba
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The Federal University of Paraiba is 2032nd in the world, 90th in Latin America, and 18th in Brazil by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 17 notable alumni from the Federal University of Paraiba sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff.
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Luiza Erundina
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Luiza Erundina de Sousa is a Brazilian politician, born in Uiraúna, a small city in the interior of the Brazilian state of Paraíba.
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Rachel Sheherazade
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- journalisttelevision presenternews presenter
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Rachel Sheherazade Barbosa is a Brazilian journalist.
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José Maranhão
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- politicianbusinesspersonlawyerentrepreneur
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José Targino Maranhão was a Brazilian politician who served as governor and senator of Paraíba.
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Ricardo Coutinho
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- politician
- Biography
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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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Gessica Kayane
- Enrolled in the Federal University of Paraiba
- Studied international relations
- Occupations
- TikTokerInternet celebrityYouTuberactor
- Biography
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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 Video.
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Ronaldo Cunha Lima
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- writerpoliticianpoet
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Ronaldo Cunha Lima was a Brazilian poet and politician. He served as the governor of Paraíba from 1991 to 1994.
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João Azevêdo
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- politician
- Biography
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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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Juliette
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- make-up artistInternet celebritylawyersinger
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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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Vital do Rêgo Filho
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- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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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 the Senate, senator Raimundo Lira took office in his place.
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Daniella Ribeiro
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- politiciandeputy
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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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Raimundo Lira
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- politician
- Biography
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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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Wilson Braga
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- businesspersonpoliticianlawyer
- Biography
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Wilson Leite Braga, better known as simply Wilson Braga, was a Brazilian politician, lawyer and businessman from the state of Paraíba.
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Eduardo Jorge
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- politicianphysician
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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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Lígia Feliciano
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- politicianphysician
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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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Luiz Couto
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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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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Lúcia Braga
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Ana Lúcia Navarro Braga, better known as simply Lúcia Braga, was a Brazilian politician, social worker and lawyer from the state of Paraíba.
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Vanderlan Bolzani
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- university teacherchemist
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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.
