Namesakes
José Afonso
(m) 1929-1987 
Notable Musicians
Nadir Afonso
(m) 1920-2013
Notable Artists
Yves Afonso
(m) 1944-2018
Notable Actors and Entertainers (actor)
Luana Piovani
(a.k.a. Afonso) (f) 1976-
Notable Actors and Entertainers (actor/model)