List of Brazilian British people
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This is a list of notable Brazilian British people who have at least one Brazilian parent.
British Citizens
The list below is of British citizens of Brazilian origin, whether UK born or not.
- Taio Cruz - Popular singer. Cruz was born in London, to a Nigerian father and a Brazilian mother.[1]
- Mauricio Motta Gomes - Mixed martial artist. One of the last 6 people to be promoted to black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by Rolls Gracie before his death. Father of Roger Gracie. Born in Brazil, moved to the UK.
- Roger Gracie - Mixed martial artist and member of the Gracie family. Founder and head instructor at The Roger Gracie Academy located in West London and head of the UK Top Team. Son of Mauricio Motta Gomes. Born in Brazil, moved to the UK.
See also
- Brazilian British
- Portuguese Briton
- Latin American Briton
- Immigration to the United Kingdom
- Brazilian diaspora
- List of Brazilian Americans
- Brazilian people
References
- ^ Birchmeier, Jason. "Taio Cruz > Biography". Allmusic (Rovi Corporation). Retrieved 24 July 2010.