Notable Actors and Entertainers: 1 actor
Diogo Morgado (a.k.a. Soares)   1981-  
Notable Athletes: 2 soccer, 1 tennis
(soccer) Júlio César (a.k.a. Soares)   1979-  
(tennis) Bruno Soares   1982-  
(soccer) Cédric Soares   1991-  
Olympic Medalists: 1 silver
(silver) Thiago Soares Alves   2012   volleyball  
Portuguese Presidents and Prime Ministers: 1 prime minister/president
(prime minister/president) Mário Soares   1976-1978; 1983-1985; 1986-1996