# 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)
* Nilton Gusmão dos Santos [de] (born 1978), businessman and sports official

## Entertainment

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

## Government and politics

* Mari Alkatiri (born 1949), politician and independence activist; Prime Minister of Timor-Leste (2002–2006; 2017–2018)
* Inês Almeida [de] (born 1963), diplomat; Ambassador of Timor-Leste to Australia (2020–present)
* Paulino Monteiro Soares Babo [de] (born 1962), politician; member of parliament (2012–2017)
* Virgínia Ana Belo [de] (born 1971), politician; member of parliament (2007–present)
* Fernanda Borges (born 1969), politician; minister of finance (2001–2002)
* Sofia Borges [de] (born 1970), diplomat; Permanent Representative of Timor-Leste to the United Nations (2010–2016)
* João Bosco Cárceres [de] (1972–2022), politician and independence activist
* Alberto Carlos [de] (born 1960), politician and diplomat
* José Manuel Carrascalão [de] (born 1960), politician; Deputy Minister of Infrastructure (2009–2012)
* Miguel Pereira de Carvalho (born 1976), politician; Minister of State Administration (2020–2023)
* Ângela Corvelo [de] (born 1970), politician; member of parliament (2012–2017)
* Cristina Yuri dos Santos Costa [de] (born 1980), politician; member of parliament (2023–present)
* Alberto da Silva Cruz [de] (born 1966), politician; member of parliament (2007–2012)
* Francisco Dionisio Fernandes [de] (born 1974), politician and diplomat
* Filomeno Pedro Cabral Fernandes [de] (1955–2020), politician, independence activist, professional footballer, and football official
* José Virgílio Rodrigues Ferreira [de] (born 1979), politician; member of parliament (2018–present)
* António Freitas [de] (born 1973), politician; Vice-Minister of Finance (2022–2023)
* 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)
* Bendita Moniz Magno [de] (born 1962), politician; member of parliament (2012–present)
* Florentina Martins Smith (born 1958), politician; Minister of Social Solidarity and Inclusion (2017–2018)
* 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)
* Julião Augusto Mausiry [de] (1966–2021), politician and independence activist; member of parliament (2001–2007)
* Nélia Soares Menezes [de] (born 1986), politician; member of parliament (2018–2023)
* Gertrudes Araújo Moniz [de] (born 1967), politician; member of parliament (2007–2012)
* Marito Mota [de] (born 1970), politician; member of parliament (2018–present)
* Natalino dos Santos Nascimento [de] (born 1969), politician; member of parliament (2002–present)
* 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)
* Maria Angélica da Cruz dos Reis [de] (born 1973), politician; member of parliament (2012–present)
* Paulo Remédios [de] (born 1959), lawyer and politician; Vice-Minister for Institutional Empowerment (2023–present)
* Roque Rodrigues (born 1949), politician and independence activist; minister of defense (2001–2006)
* Constâncio Pinto [de] (born 1963), politician and independence activist; Minister of Commerce, Industry and Environment (2015–2017)
* Milena Pires (born 1966), politician, diplomat, and women's rights activist; Permanent Representative of Timor-Leste to the United Nations (2016–2021)
* Gregório Saldanha [de] (born 1962), politician; President of Dili Municipality (2024–present)
* Guilhermina Filomena Saldanha [de] (born 1959), politician; President of Dili Municipality (2021–2024)
* Abel dos Santos [de] (born 1974), politician; member of parliament (2023–present)
* Cedelizia Faria dos Santos [de] (born 1975), politician; member of parliament (2023–present)
* 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)
* Estanislau da Silva (born 1952), politician and diplomat; acting prime minister of Timor-Leste (2007)
* Maria Adozinda Pires da Silva [de] (born 1975), politician; member of parliament (2012–2017)
* 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)
* 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)

## 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
* Vicente Fernandes e Brito [de] (born 1968), lawyer and civil servant; Deputy Attorney-General (2009–2012)

## 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)

## Religion

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

## Sports
### Football

* Eusebio de Almeida (born 1985), professional footballer
* Frangcyatma Alves (born 1997), professional footballer
* Ricky Nídio Alves (born 1994), professional footballer
* Agostinho da Silva Araújo (born 1997), professional footballer
* Leonel da Silva Araújo (born 1986), professional footballer
* Fagio Augusto (born 1997), professional footballer
* Anggisu Barbosa (born 1993), professional footballer
* Osvaldo Belo (born 2000), professional footballer
* Miro Baldo Bento (born 1975), professional footballer
* Chiquito do Carmo (born 1986), professional footballer
* Nazário do Carmo (born 1992), professional footballer
* Marcelino da Costa [pt] (born 1983), professional footballer
* Henrique Cruz (born 1997), professional footballer
* Cristevão Moniz Fernandes (born 2004), professional footballer
* Ezequiel Fernandes (born 1996), professional footballer
* Domingos Freitas (born 1997), professional footballer and coach
* Gali Freitas (born 2004), professional footballer
* Vicente Ramos Freitas (born 1985), professional footballer and coach
* Jhon Frith (born 2002), professional footballer
* Filomeno Junior (born 1998), professional footballer
* Diamantino Leong (born 1986), professional footballer
* Ricardo Sousa Maia (born 1991), professional footballer
* Zeferino Martins (born 1985), professional footballer
* Julião Monteiro [pt] (born 1993), professional footballer
* Nídio Neto (born 1995), professional footballer
* Boavida Olegario (born 1994), professional footballer
* Filipe Oliveira (born 1995), professional footballer
* João Panji (born 2000), professional footballer
* Eduardo Pereira (born 1972), professional footballer
* José João Pereira (born 1981), professional footballer
* Nataniel Reis (born 1995), professional footballer
* Helder Mota Ricardo (born 1977), professional footballer
* Efrem Santos (born 1994), professional footballer
* Emílio da Silva (born 1982), professional footballer
* Juvitu da Silva (born 1987), professional footballer
* Jaimito Soares (born 2003), professional footballer
* Miguel Soares (born 1984), professional footballer
* Nilo Soares (born 1994), professional footballer
* Jorge Sabas Victor (born 1997), professional footballer
* Nando Xavier (born 1985), professional footballer

### Others

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

## Miscellaneous

* Bella Galhos (born 1972), human rights activist, translator, and environmentalist