Maria Morena (20 February 1929 – 22 February 2003) was active in her career in theater and film from 1950 to 1962. Among her accomplishments as an actress she starred in the film Sob o Céu da Bahia, the Brazilian adventure film directed by Ernesto Remani awarded an entry into the 9th Cannes Film Festival in 1956.[1] Her casting photos may be accessed by the web site of de Conteúdos Culturais, of Brazil.
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Maria Morena | |
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Born | Lea Castello (1929-02-20)20 February 1929 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Died | 22 February 2003(2003-02-22) (aged 74) |
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Maria Morena was born Lea Castello in Rio de Janeiro. She married Willison Norman Barnett in Baltimore, MD in 1952. Lea Castello Barnett was also a famed sculptor;[2][3][4] her artist name was "Lotiz". Presently some of her work is presented at the Museu Afro Brasil in Parque Ibirapuera, São Paulo, Brazil.[citation needed]