List of people from Dili
This is a list of people who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Dili, the capital of East Timor.
Business and finance
[edit]- Oscar Lima (born 1952), politician and businessman; member of parliament (2023–present)[1]
- Nilton Gusmão dos Santos (born 1978), businessman and sports official
Entertainment
[edit]- Marvi (born 2001), singer; winner of The Voice Portugal season 6[2]
- Anito Matos (born 1962), comedian, singer, presenter, and master of ceremonies[3]
- Sandra Pires (born 1969), Portuguese actress and singer[4]
Government and politics
[edit]- Mari Alkatiri (born 1949), politician and independence activist; Prime Minister of East Timor (2002–2006; 2017–2018)[5]
- Inês Almeida (born 1963), diplomat; Ambassador of East Timor to Australia (2020–present)[6]
- Paulino Monteiro Soares Babo (born 1962), politician; member of parliament (2012–2017)[7]
- Virgínia Ana Belo (born 1971), politician; member of parliament (2007–present)[8]
- Fernanda Borges (born 1969), politician; minister of finance (2001–2002)[9]
- Sofia Borges (born 1970), diplomat; Permanent Representative of East Timor to the United Nations (2010–2016)[10][11]
- João Bosco Cárceres (1972–2022), politician and independence activist[12]
- Alberto Carlos (born 1960), politician and diplomat[13]
- José Manuel Carrascalão (born 1960), politician; Deputy Minister of Infrastructure (2009–2012)[14]
- Miguel Pereira de Carvalho (born 1976), politician; Minister of State Administration (2020–2023)
- Ângela Corvelo (born 1970), politician; member of parliament (2012–2017)[15]
- Cristina Yuri dos Santos Costa (born 1980), politician; member of parliament (2023–present)[16]
- Alberto da Silva Cruz (born 1966), politician; member of parliament (2007–2012)[17]
- Francisco Dionisio Fernandes (born 1974), politician and diplomat[18]
- Filomeno Pedro Cabral Fernandes (1955–2020), politician, independence activist, professional footballer, and football official[19]
- José Virgílio Rodrigues Ferreira (born 1979), politician; member of parliament (2018–present)[20]
- António Freitas (born 1973), politician; Vice-Minister of Finance (2022–2023)[21]
- Rui Gomes (born 1958), politician and academic; minister of finance (2020–2023)
- Eládio António de Jesus (born 1971), politician; member of parliament (2012–2017)[22]
- Bendita Moniz Magno (born 1962), politician; member of parliament (2012–present)[23]
- Florentina Martins Smith (born 1958), politician; Minister of Social Solidarity and Inclusion (2017–2018)[24]
- Nélson Martins (born 1968), doctor and politician; minister of health (2007–2012)
- Paulo de Fátima Martins (born 1950), police officer and politician; member of parliament (2007–2012)[25]
- Julião Augusto Mausiry (1966–2021), politician and independence activist; member of parliament (2001–2007)[26]
- Nélia Soares Menezes (born 1986), politician; member of parliament (2018–2023)[27]
- Gertrudes Araújo Moniz (born 1967), politician; member of parliament (2007–2012)[28]
- Marito Mota (born 1970), politician; member of parliament (2018–present)[29]
- Natalino dos Santos Nascimento (born 1969), politician; member of parliament (2002–present)[30]
- José Ramos-Horta (born 1949), politician, diplomat, and independence activist; Prime Minister of East Timor (2006–2007); President of East Timor (2007–2012; 2022–present)[31]
- Maria Angélica da Cruz dos Reis (born 1973), politician; member of parliament (2012–present)[32]
- Paulo Remédios (born 1959), lawyer and politician; Vice-Minister for Institutional Empowerment (2023–present)[33]
- Roque Rodrigues (born 1949), politician and independence activist; minister of defense (2001–2006)[34]
- Constâncio Pinto (born 1963), politician and independence activist; Minister of Commerce, Industry and Environment (2015–2017)[35]
- Milena Pires (born 1966), politician, diplomat, and women's rights activist; Permanent Representative of East Timor to the United Nations (2016–2021)[36]
- Gregório Saldanha (born 1962), politician; President of Dili Municipality (2024–present)[37]
- Guilhermina Filomena Saldanha (born 1959), politician; President of Dili Municipality (2021–2024)[38]
- Abel dos Santos (born 1974), politician; member of parliament (2023–present)[39]
- Cedelizia Faria dos Santos (born 1975), politician; member of parliament (2023–present)[40]
- Maria do Céu Sarmento (born 1968), doctor, academic, and politician; minister of health (2015–2017)
- Maria Angelina Lopes Sarmento (born 1978), politician; member of parliament (2017–present)[41]
- Estanislau da Silva (born 1952), politician and diplomat; acting prime minister of East Timor (2007)[42]
- Maria Adozinda Pires da Silva (born 1975), politician; member of parliament (2012–2017)[43]
- José Teixeira (born 1975), politician; Minister of Natural and Mineral Resources, and Energy Policy (2006–2007)
- Guido Valadares (1934–1976), politician and independence activist; Vice-Minister of Labour and Social Welfare (1975)
- Ivo Valente (born 1969), politician and lawyer; minister of justice (2015–2017)[44][45]
- Manuel Vong (born 1962), politician and academic; Minister of Tourism (2017–2018)
- Adalgisa Ximenes (born 1968), diplomat and politician
Journalism and media
[edit]- Hugo Maria Fernandes (born 1971), journalist; director of Centro Nacional Chega! (2017–present)[46]
Law
[edit]- Silverio Pinto Baptista (born 1969), lawyer, civil servant, and human rights activist; Provedor for Human Rights and Justice (2014–2018)
- Maria Solana da Conceição Fernandes (born 1966), politician, lawyer, and judge[47]
- Vicente Fernandes e Brito (born 1968), lawyer and civil servant; Deputy Attorney-General (2009–2012)[45]
Literature
[edit]- Fernando Sylvan (1917–1993), poet and writer
Military
[edit]- Ma'huno Bulerek Karathayano (1949–2021) politician, independence activist, and guerrilla leader; commander of FALINTIL (1992–1993)[48]
Religion
[edit]- Maria de Fatima Wadhoomall Gomes (1940–2020), Protestant minister and co-founder of the Protestant Church in East Timor[49]
- Filomeno Jacob (born 1960), Catholic priest and academic; Minister for Social Affairs in the I UNTAET Transitional Government (2000–2001)[50][51]
Sports
[edit]Football
[edit]- Eusebio de Almeida (born 1985), professional footballer[52]
- Frangcyatma Alves (born 1997), professional footballer[53]
- Ricky Nídio Alves (born 1994), professional footballer[54]
- Agostinho da Silva Araújo (born 1997), professional footballer[55]
- Leonel da Silva Araújo (born 1986), professional footballer[56]
- Fagio Augusto (born 1997), professional footballer[57]
- Anggisu Barbosa (born 1993), professional footballer[58]
- Osvaldo Belo (born 2000), professional footballer[59]
- Miro Baldo Bento (born 1975), professional footballer[60]
- Chiquito do Carmo (born 1986), professional footballer[61]
- Nazário do Carmo (born 1992), professional footballer[62]
- Marcelino da Costa (born 1983), professional footballer[63]
- Henrique Cruz (born 1997), professional footballer[64]
- Cristevão Moniz Fernandes (born 2004), professional footballer[65]
- Ezequiel Fernandes (born 1996), professional footballer[66]
- Domingos Freitas (born 1997), professional footballer and coach[67]
- Gali Freitas (born 2004), professional footballer[68]
- Vicente Ramos Freitas (born 1985), professional footballer and coach[69]
- Jhon Frith (born 2002), professional footballer[70]
- Filomeno Junior (born 1998), professional footballer[71]
- Diamantino Leong (born 1986), professional footballer[72]
- Ricardo Sousa Maia (born 1991), professional footballer[73]
- Zeferino Martins (born 1985), professional footballer[74]
- Julião Monteiro (born 1993), professional footballer[75]
- Nídio Neto (born 1995), professional footballer[76]
- Boavida Olegario (born 1994), professional footballer[77]
- Filipe Oliveira (born 1995), professional footballer[78]
- João Panji (born 2000), professional footballer[79]
- Eduardo Pereira (born 1972), professional footballer[80]
- José João Pereira (born 1981), professional footballer[81]
- Nataniel Reis (born 1995), professional footballer[82]
- Helder Mota Ricardo (born 1977), professional footballer[83]
- Efrem Santos (born 1994), professional footballer[84]
- Emílio da Silva (born 1982), professional footballer[85]
- Juvitu da Silva (born 1987), professional footballer
- Jaimito Soares (born 2003), professional footballer[86]
- Miguel Soares (born 1984), professional footballer[87]
- Nilo Soares (born 1994), professional footballer[88]
- Jorge Sabas Victor (born 1997), professional footballer[89]
- Nando Xavier (born 1985), professional footballer[90]
Others
[edit]- Aguida Amaral (born 1972), Olympic marathon runner
- Manuel Ataide (born 2001), Olympic sprinter[91]
- Angela Freitas de Fátima Araújo (born 2001), middle- and long-distance runner[92]
- Martinho de Araújo (born 1973), Olympic weightlifter[93]
- Calisto da Costa (born 1979), Olympic marathon runner[94]
- Carlos Galambas (born 1973), Portuguese professional handball player, coach, and sports manager[95]
- Nelia Martins (born 1998), Olympic middle-distance runner
Miscellaneous
[edit]- Bella Galhos (born 1972), human rights activist, translator, and environmentalist[96]
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