Taís Araújo
There isn't a person in Brazil who doesn't know Taís Araújo. The actress gained recognition for her role as the character 'Preta' in the soap opera 'Da Cor do Pecado'. The Rede Globo soap opera focused on prejudice in society and interracial relationships. In 2015, the actress suffered a case of racism and declared on her Twitter page that she would not remain silent. Two years later she was voted one of the most influential people of African descent in the world. Taís is a great activist for social equality. This incredible woman is married to the Brazilian actor, also of African descent, Lázaro Ramos. They have two children together.