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 ''

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'', the Brazilian adventure film directed by Ernesto Remani awarded an entry into the 9th

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in 1956. Her casting photos may be accessed by the web site o
de Conteúdos Culturais
of Brazil. Maria Morena was born Lea Castello in

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. She married Willison Norman Barnett in

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in 1952. Lea Castello Barnett was also a famed sculptor; her artist name was
Lotiz
. Presently some of her work is presented at the

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