Candido is both a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include: Given name Candido Amantini (1914–1992), Italian Roman Catholic priest Candido Camero known simply as "Candido" (1921-2020), Cuban percussionist Candido Jacuzzi (1903–1986), Italian-American inventor Candido Portinari (1903–1962), Brazilian painter Candido Tirona (1863–1896), Filipino Revolutionary Surname Antonio Candido (1918–2017), writer, professor, and literary critic Candy Candido (1913–1999), American actor and bass player Chris Candido (1972–2005), American professional wrestler Giacomo Candido (1871–1941), Italian mathematician Johnny Candido (born 1982), American professional wrestler Pseudonym Jose Martinez Ruiz (1873-1967) Spanish essayist See also Candido (magazine) (1945–1961), Italian weekly monarchist satirical magazine, funded by Giovannino Guareschi Cándido Cândido