Valente is an Italian and Portuguese surname, and may refer to:

People

Ailen Valente Ailen Valente (born March 26, 1996) is an Argentine female artistic gymnast, representing her nation in international competitions. She participated at the 2015 World Championships in Glasgow, and eventually qualified for 2016 Summer Olympics ...

(born 1996), Argentine female artistic gymnast *

Alfredo Valente (photographer) Alfredo Valente (1899-1973) was an Italian born American photographer known for his prolific career chronicling Broadway theatre. He is also credited as a singer, painter, art collector, dealer, and cultural administrator. Valente was born in Cala ...

(1899–1973), Italian born American photographer *

Benita Valente Benita Valente (born October 19, 1934) is an American soprano whose career has encompassed the operatic stage as well as performance of lieder, chamber music and oratorio. She is especially lauded for her interpretations of Mozart and Handel, but ...

(born 1934), American soprano * Bruno Valente (born 1982), Portuguese footballer *

Caterina Valente Caterina Valente (born 14 January 1931) is a French multilingual singer, guitarist, and dancer of Italian ethnicity. Valente is a polyglot; she speaks six languages, and sings in eleven. While she is best known as a performer in Europe, Valente ...

(born 1931), Italian singer, guitarist, dancer, and actress *

Catherynne M. Valente Catherynne M. Valente (born May 5, 1979) is an American fiction writer, poet, and literary critic. For her speculative fiction novels she has won the annual James Tiptree, Andre Norton, and Mythopoeic Fantasy awards. Her short fiction has a ...

(born 1979), American poet, novelist, and literary critic * Diogo Valente (born 1984), Portuguese footballer * Duarte Valente (born 1999), Portuguese professional footballer *

Gary Valente Gary Valente (born June 26, 1953) is a jazz trombonist. Early life Valente was born on June 26, 1953, in Worcester, Massachusetts. He started playing the trombone as a young child, encouraged by his father, who played the same instrument. In the ...

(born 1953), American jazz trombonist *

Hugo Valente Hugo Valente (born 17 June 1992) is a French former auto racing driver. He raced in the World Touring Car Championship for SUNRED Engineering, Campos Racing and the Lada factory team having made his debut in the series at the 2012 FIA WTCC Rac ...

(born 1992), French racing driver *

Ivan Valente Ivan Valente (born 5 July 1946) is a Brazilian politician, teacher and engineer. He has been a member of the Socialism and Liberty Party (PSOL) since 2005 and is a federal deputy for the state of São Paulo.

(born 1946), Brazilian politician, teacher and engineer *

Jennifer Valente Jennifer Marie Valente (born December 24, 1994) is an American professional racing cyclist who is the gold medal winner of the women's omnium at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Valente has ridden for UCI Women's Team . She has won multiple gold medals ...

(born 1994), American racing cyclist * José Ángel Valente (1929—2000), Spanish poet *

José Valente José Mauro Valente (born July 1, 1969 in Senador Firmino, Minas Gerais) is a retired male middle-distance runner from Brazil. Personal bests He set his personal best in the men's 1500 metres event (3:38.07) on May 21, 1994 at a meet in São P ...

(born 1969), Brazilian middle-distance runner *

Laura Valente Laura Valente, stage name of Laura Bortolotti (born 3 September 1963 in Milan), is an Italian singer and musician. Early solo career After winning a songwriting contest with a song about a young victim of drug addiction as a teenager, Valente ...

, stage name of Laura Bortolotti (born 1963), Italian singer and musician *

Marcos Valente Marcos André Costa Valente (born 4 February 1994) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for C.D. Trofense. Club career Born in Penafiel, Valente had two youth spells at local club F.C. Penafiel, the last starting ...

(born 1994), Portuguese professional footballer *

Michael Valente Michael Valente (February 5, 1895 – January 10, 1976) was an Italian-born American soldier who served the United States Army in World War I. He received the United States military's highest decorationthe Medal of Honorfor his actions in France ...

(1895–1976), Italian-American soldier *

Miguel Valente Miguel Leite Valente (born 16 July 1993) is a Brazilian swimmer. He competed in the men's 1500-metre freestyle event at the 2016 Summer Olympics. At the 2016 Summer Olympics, he finished 31st in the men's 1500-metre freestyle. On 14 Septem ...

(born 1993), Brazilian swimmer * Nicola Valente (born 1991), Italian footballer *

Nuno Valente Nuno Jorge Pereira da Silva Valente (; born 12 September 1974) is a former Portuguese professional footballer who played as a left-back or a winger. He later became a manager. He played professionally in Portugal and England for Sporting, ...

(born 1974), Portuguese footballer *

Renato Valente Renato Valente was an Italian film actor who appeared in a mixture of lead and supporting roles during the 1940s and early 1950s.Gambetti p.91 Selected filmography * ''The Beggar's Daughter'' (1950) * ''Beauties on Bicycles'' (1951) * '' Black Fi ...

, Italian film actor *

Renée Valente Renée Valente Smidt (July 15, 1927 – February 20, 2016) was an American film and television producer, as well as casting executive. Valente produced more than 70 films and television movies, including ''A Storm in Summer'', which earned her a D ...

(1927–2016), American film and television producer *

Ricardo Valente Ricardo Jorge Oliveira Valente (born 3 April 1991) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Leixões. Club career Born in Porto, Valente spent his first years as a senior in the lower leagues. In summer 2013 he signed f ...

(1991), Portuguese professional footballer *

Rodolfo Valente Rodolfo Arrabale Valente (born 8 March 1993) is a Brazilian actor best known for playing Rafael in the Netflix series '' 3%''. Career Valente began working as an actor at the age of nine months. He has appeared in advertisements, movies, telev ...

(born 1993), Brazilian actor *

Rodrigo Valente Rodrigo Ribeiro Valente (born 15 February 2001) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for Penafiel on loan from Santa Clara as a midfielder. Club career He made his LigaPro debut for Porto B on 11 August 2019 in a game against Spor ...

(born 2001), Portuguese professional footballer *

Saverio Valente Saverio Valente (born January 24, 1962) is an Argentine former footballer who played as a midfielder. Career Valente played in the Argentine Primera División in 1983 with Boca Juniors. He made his debut for Boca Juniors on September 21, 1983 ag ...

(born 1962), Argentine former footballer *

Sergio Paulo Barbosa Valente Sérgio Paulo Barbosa Valente (born 27 June 1980), known as Duda (), is a Portuguese former footballer who played as a left winger. He was mostly known for his set pieces and crossing ability, and spent his entire professional career in Spain, ...

(born 1980), Portuguese footballer known as ''Duda'' *

Tony Valente (politician) Tony Valente (born 1981) is a Canadian politician, who serves as a Councillor on the City of North Vancouver, British Columbia council. Valente was elected in 2018. Political career In 2014, Valente ran for council in the City of North Vancouv ...

(born 1981), Canadian politician *

Tony Valente (artist) Tony Valente Pereira (born October 11, 1984) is a French comic artist. After being inspired by works of various other comic artists, Valente began illustrating ''The Four Princes of Ganahan'' in 2004. Following its completion, he worked with Didi ...

(born 1984), French comic artist *

Valeria Valente Valeria Valente (born 16 September 1976) is an Italian politician and lawyer. Valente is a member of the Democratic Party. She was born in Naples, Italy in 1976. When she was very young she was active in the politics of the student movement. A ...

(born 1976), Italian politician and lawyer

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Thomas Valente This is a list of characters from the television series ''Jericho (2006 TV series), Jericho'', which premiered in 2006 on CBS in the United States. Main characters Jake Green * Portrayed by Skeet Ulrich * Appears in: ''Season 1'', ''Season 2' ...

, ''Jericho'' character

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* Valente, Bahia, Brazil * Valente, Mozambique

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Mercedes-Benz Valente Valente is an Italian and Portuguese surname, and may refer to: People *Ailen Valente (born 1996), Argentine female artistic gymnast *Alfredo Valente (photographer) (1899–1973), Italian born American photographer *Benita Valente (born 1934), A ...

, a model released in Australia * Sergio Valente (brand), Clothing brand * ''Valente Quintero'' (film), a 1973 Mexican film directed by Mario Hernández *''

Valente v R ''Valente v R'', 9852 S.C.R. 673 is a leading Supreme Court of Canada decision on protection of judicial independence under section 11(d) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Background A Provincial Court of Ontario judge held that h ...

'', a Supreme Court of Canada decision on protection of judicial independence

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