Maria Sibylla Merian
Maria Sibylla Merian (2 April 164713 January 1717) was a German-born naturalist and scientific illustrator, a descendant of the Frankfurt branch of the Swiss Merian family. Merian was one of the first naturalists to observe insects directly.
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. Her casting photos may be accessed by the web site of de Conteúdos Culturais, of Brazil.