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 Timor-Leste.

Business and finance

• Oscar Lima  [ de ] (born 1952), politician and businessman; member of parliament (2023–present) ^[1]
• Nilton Gusmão dos Santos  [ de ] (born 1978), businessman and sports official

Entertainment

• Marvi  [ de ] (born 2001), singer; winner of The Voice Portugal season 6 ^[2]
• Anito Matos  [ de ] (born 1962), comedian, singer, presenter, and master of ceremonies ^[3]
• Sandra Pires (born 1969), Portuguese actress and singer ^[4]

Government and politics

• Mari Alkatiri (born 1949), politician and independence activist; Prime Minister of Timor-Leste (2002–2006; 2017–2018) ^[5]
• Inês Almeida  [ de ] (born 1963), diplomat; Ambassador of Timor-Leste to Australia (2020–present) ^[6]
• Paulino Monteiro Soares Babo  [ de ] (born 1962), politician; member of parliament (2012–2017) ^[7]
• Virgínia Ana Belo  [ de ] (born 1971), politician; member of parliament (2007–present) ^[8]
• Fernanda Borges (born 1969), politician; minister of finance (2001–2002) ^[9]
• Sofia Borges  [ de ] (born 1970), diplomat; Permanent Representative of Timor-Leste to the United Nations (2010–2016) ^{[10] [11]}
• João Bosco Cárceres  [ de ] (1972–2022), politician and independence activist ^[12]
• Alberto Carlos  [ de ] (born 1960), politician and diplomat ^[13]
• José Manuel Carrascalão  [ de ] (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  [ de ] (born 1970), politician; member of parliament (2012–2017) ^[15]
• Cristina Yuri dos Santos Costa  [ de ] (born 1980), politician; member of parliament (2023–present) ^[16]
• Alberto da Silva Cruz  [ de ] (born 1966), politician; member of parliament (2007–2012) ^[17]
• Francisco Dionisio Fernandes  [ de ] (born 1974), politician and diplomat ^[18]
• Filomeno Pedro Cabral Fernandes  [ de ] (1955–2020), politician, independence activist, professional footballer, and football official ^[19]
• José Virgílio Rodrigues Ferreira  [ de ] (born 1979), politician; member of parliament (2018–present) ^[20]
• António Freitas  [ de ] (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  [ de ] (born 1971), politician; member of parliament (2012–2017) ^[22]
• Bendita Moniz Magno  [ de ] (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  [ de ] (born 1968), doctor and politician; minister of health (2007–2012)
• Paulo de Fátima Martins  [ de ] (born 1950), police officer and politician; member of parliament (2007–2012) ^[25]
• Julião Augusto Mausiry  [ de ] (1966–2021), politician and independence activist; member of parliament (2001–2007) ^[26]
• Nélia Soares Menezes  [ de ] (born 1986), politician; member of parliament (2018–2023) ^[27]
• Gertrudes Araújo Moniz  [ de ] (born 1967), politician; member of parliament (2007–2012) ^[28]
• Marito Mota  [ de ] (born 1970), politician; member of parliament (2018–present) ^[29]
• Natalino dos Santos Nascimento  [ de ] (born 1969), politician; member of parliament (2002–present) ^[30]
• José Ramos-Horta (born 1949), politician, diplomat, and independence activist; Prime Minister of Timor-Leste (2006–2007); President of Timor-Leste (2007–2012; 2022–present) ^[31]
• Maria Angélica da Cruz dos Reis  [ de ] (born 1973), politician; member of parliament (2012–present) ^[32]
• Paulo Remédios  [ de ] (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  [ de ] (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 Timor-Leste to the United Nations (2016–2021) ^[36]
• Gregório Saldanha  [ de ] (born 1962), politician; President of Dili Municipality (2024–present) ^[37]
• Guilhermina Filomena Saldanha  [ de ] (born 1959), politician; President of Dili Municipality (2021–2024) ^[38]
• Abel dos Santos  [ de ] (born 1974), politician; member of parliament (2023–present) ^[39]
• Cedelizia Faria dos Santos  [ de ] (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 Timor-Leste (2007) ^[42]
• Maria Adozinda Pires da Silva  [ de ] (born 1975), politician; member of parliament (2012–2017) ^[43]
• José Teixeira  [ de ] (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  [ de ] (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

• Hugo Maria Fernandes  [ de ] (born 1971), journalist; director of Centro Nacional Chega! (2017–present) ^[46]

Law

• 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  [ de ] (born 1966), politician, lawyer, and judge ^[47]
• Vicente Fernandes e Brito  [ de ] (born 1968), lawyer and civil servant; Deputy Attorney-General (2009–2012) ^[45]

Literature

• Fernando Sylvan (1917–1993), poet and writer

Military

• Ma'huno Bulerek Karathayano  [ de ] (1949–2021) politician, independence activist, and guerrilla leader; commander of FALINTIL (1992–1993) ^[48]

Religion

• Maria de Fatima Wadhoomall Gomes  [ de ] (1940–2020), Protestant minister and co-founder of the Protestant Church in East Timor ^[49]
• Filomeno Jacob  [ de ] (born 1960), Catholic priest and academic; Minister for Social Affairs in the I UNTAET Transitional Government (2000–2001) ^{[50] [51]}

Sports

Football

• 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  [ pt ] (born 1983), professional footballer^{[ citation needed ]}
• Henrique Cruz (born 1997), professional footballer ^[63]
• Cristevão Moniz Fernandes (born 2004), professional footballer ^[64]
• Ezequiel Fernandes (born 1996), professional footballer ^[65]
• Domingos Freitas (born 1997), professional footballer and coach ^[66]
• Gali Freitas (born 2004), professional footballer ^[67]
• Vicente Ramos Freitas (born 1985), professional footballer and coach ^[68]
• Jhon Frith (born 2002), professional footballer ^[69]
• Filomeno Junior (born 1998), professional footballer ^[70]
• Diamantino Leong (born 1986), professional footballer ^[71]
• Ricardo Sousa Maia (born 1991), professional footballer ^[72]
• Zeferino Martins (born 1985), professional footballer ^[73]
• Julião Monteiro  [ pt ] (born 1993), professional footballer ^[74]
• Nídio Neto (born 1995), professional footballer ^[75]
• Boavida Olegario (born 1994), professional footballer ^[76]
• Filipe Oliveira (born 1995), professional footballer ^[77]
• João Panji (born 2000), professional footballer ^[78]
• Eduardo Pereira (born 1972), professional footballer ^[79]
• José João Pereira (born 1981), professional footballer ^[80]
• Nataniel Reis (born 1995), professional footballer ^[81]
• Helder Mota Ricardo (born 1977), professional footballer ^[82]
• Efrem Santos (born 1994), professional footballer ^[83]
• Emílio da Silva (born 1982), professional footballer ^[84]
• Juvitu da Silva (born 1987), professional footballer
• Jaimito Soares (born 2003), professional footballer ^[85]
• Nilo Soares (born 1994), professional footballer ^[86]
• Jorge Sabas Victor (born 1997), professional footballer ^[87]
• Nando Xavier (born 1985), professional footballer ^[88]

Others

• Aguida Amaral (born 1972), Olympic marathon runner
• Manuel Ataide (born 2001), Olympic sprinter ^[89]
• Angela Freitas de Fátima Araújo  [ de ] (born 2001), middle- and long-distance runner ^[90]
• Martinho de Araújo (born 1973), Olympic weightlifter ^[91]
• Calisto da Costa (born 1979), Olympic marathon runner ^[92]
• Carlos Galambas  [ de ] (born 1973), Portuguese professional handball player, coach, and sports manager ^[93]
• Nelia Martins (born 1998), Olympic middle-distance runner

Miscellaneous

• Bella Galhos (born 1972), human rights activist, translator, and environmentalist ^[94]

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