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 Artistic Gymnastics Championships, 2015 World Championships in Glasgow, and ev ...

(born 1996), Argentine female artistic gymnast * Alfredo Valente (photographer) (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 Bruno Valente (born 30 December 1982) is a Portuguese footballer A football player or footballer is a sportsperson who plays one of the different types of football. The main types of football are association football, American football, Can ...

(born 1982), Portuguese footballer * Carlos Silva Valente (1948–2024), Portuguese football referee *

Caterina Valente Caterina Germaine Maria Valente (14 January 1931 – 9 September 2024) was an Italian-French multilingual singer, guitarist, and dancer. She spoke six languages and sang in 13. While she was best known as a performer in Europe, Valente spent pa ...

(1931–2024), Italian singer, guitarist, dancer, and actress * Catherynne M. Valente (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 Mario 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 WTC ...

(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 Cycle sport, racing cyclist who is a two-time gold medalist in women's omnium at the Cycling at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Women's omnium, 2020 and Cycling at the 2024 ...

(born 1994), American racing cyclist * John Valente (born 1995), American baseball player *

José Ángel Valente José Ángel Valente Docasar (25 April 1929, Ourense, Galicia, Spain — 18 July 2000, Geneva, Switzerland) was a Spanish poet of the Generation of '50, an essayist, and a translator, who wrote in Spanish and Galician. He studied at the Faculty ...

(1929–2000), Spanish poet * José Valente (born 1969), Brazilian middle-distance runner *

Laura Valente Laura Bortolotti (born 3 September 1963), better known by the stage name Laura Valente, is an Italian singer. Career Early solo career Valente was born in Milan. After winning a songwriting contest in Castellana Grotte with ''Storia di un dro ...

, 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 Lusitânia. 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 (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 Septembe ...

(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 Sporti ...

(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) * '' Bla ...

, 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 ...

(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 Porto (), also known in English language, English as Oporto, is the List of cities ...

(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, tele ...

(born 1993), Brazilian actor *

Rodrigo Valente Rodrigo Ribeiro Valente (born 15 February 2001) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Liga Portugal 2 club Felgueiras. Club career He made his LigaPro debut for Porto B on 11 August 2019 in a gam ...

(born 2001), Portuguese professional footballer *

Saverio Valente Saverio Valente (born January 24, 1962) is an Argentine former footballer who played as a midfielder In the sport of association football, a midfielder takes an Glossary of association football terms#O, outfield position primarily in the mid ...

(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 Spai ...

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

Tony Valente 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 Di ...

(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. ...

(born 1976), Italian politician and lawyer

Fictional

* Thomas Valente, ''Jericho'' character

Places

* Valente, Bahia, Brazil * Valente, Mozambique

Other uses

* Mercedes-Benz Valente, a model released in Australia * Sergio Valente (brand), Clothing brand * ''Valente Quintero'' (film), a 1973 Mexican film directed by Mario Hernández *'' Valente v R'', a Supreme Court of Canada decision on protection of judicial independence

People

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Places

Other uses

See also