Top 20 Surfer celebrities in Brazil
Here is the latest list of the world's top 20 Surfer celebrities [Updated June 10, 2023].
Gabriel Medina was born
on December 22, 1993
in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
He is credited as only the second person ever to complete a backflip on a surfboard, though none have ever been completed in competition.
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Yago Dora was born
on May 18, 1996
in Brazil.
He came in 43rd at the Qualifying Series in 2016. He has over 190,000 followers on his Instagram account.
Felipe Cesarano was born
on January 16, 1987
in Brazil.
He has amassed more than 80,000 followers to his Instagram.
Maya Gabeira was born
on April 10, 1987
in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
In 2009 she won an ESPY for being the best female action sports athlete.
Miguel Pupo was born
on November 19, 1991
in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Willian Cardoso was born
on February 8, 1986
in Brazil.
He has 60,000 total followers on Instagram.
Wiggolly Dantas was born
on December 16, 1989
in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
He is known for hosting and helping run the annual Brasileiro de Surf Feminino, a surf competition dedicated to the female surfers of Brazil.
Nicole Pacelli was born
on May 23, 1991
in Brazil.
She was the first female to compete in big wave events at Peahi, Hawaii.
Michael Rodrigues was born
on November 3, 1994
in Brazil.
He scored a perfect 10 and Wave of the Week honors at Ballito Pro 2015.
Luiza Marquesa was born
on February 25, 2002
in Brazil.
She is known for having received sponsorship for her surfing from a variety of different companies including Coral Biquinis Ubatuba, Diamond Surfing, and South to South Brazil.
Jesse Mendes was born
on September 1, 1993
in Guaruja, Brazil.
He competed in the Ichinomiya Chiba Open - Men's event in 2017. He has over 120,000 followers on his jesse_mendes Instagram.
Italo Ferreira was born
on May 6, 1994
in Brazil.
He is sponsored by Billabong, Oakley, Silver Surf Boards, and more.
Ian Gouveia was born
on October 27, 1992
in Pernambuco, Brazil.
He won the World Surf League Qualifiers competition in 2016 at the Azores Airlines Pro at Sao Miguel in Portugal.
Diego Silva was born
on May 3, 1991
in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
His self-titled blog features photos, videos, and updates about his surfing competitions.
Chloe Calmon was born
on October 11, 1994
in Brazil.
She has earned sponsorship and representation from several surf oriented companies and brands including Roxy, Madame Boho, and Eklo Water which she also promotes on her Instagram.
Filipe Toledo was born
on April 16, 1995
in Brazil.
In addition to his professional surfing career, he's incredibly popular on social media with more than 950,000 dedicated followers on Instagram alone.
Jadson Andre was born
on March 13, 1990
in Brazil.
He was sponsored by Brazilian sports equipment company Oakley.
Matheus Navarro was born
on August 22, 1994
in Brazil.
He has been sponsored by Snappy and Surfer's Paradise boards.
Pedro Scooby was born
on August 10, 1988
in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
A video of him being wiped out by a massive wave and rescued by friend Lucas Chianca went viral and was featured on Nat Geo's website.
Marcelo Trekinho was born
on August 17, 1980
in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
