Maria Morena (actress)

Maria Morena (February 20, 1929 – February 22, 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.

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, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

References

  1. ↑ "Maria MORENA - Festival de Cannes 2017". Festival de Cannes 2017. Retrieved 8 June 2017.
  2. ↑ Cultural, Instituto Itaú. "Léia Castelo Barnett - Enciclopédia Itaú Cultural". itaucultural.org.br. Retrieved 8 June 2017.
  3. ↑ "Leilão em 24/05/2017". LeilõesBR. Retrieved 8 June 2017.
  4. ↑ "Leilão em 23/01/2017". LeilõesBR. Retrieved 8 June 2017.

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  1. ↑ "Banco de Conteúdos Culturais".
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