If you thought Brazilian women were all about being just beautiful and sexy, think again. Some food for your thought – Dilma Vana Rousseff, an economist and politician, who started off as a Municipal Secretary of Treasury rose to become the 36th President of Brazil. With this appointment, she has become the first woman to hold the prestigious office. Maria das Gracas Silva Foster joined Petrobras as a chemical engineer in 1981. Today, she serves as the CEO of the Brazilian oil giant. Brazil’s topmost fashion brand Dudalina owes much of its fame and popularity to Sonia Hess, a Brazilian entrepreneur who turned the family-owned brand into a major fashion house.

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Birthdate: July 20, 1980

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Horizontina, State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Regarded as the epitome of supermodel, Gisele Bündchen is credited with bringing an end to the heroin chic era of modeling and ushering in a healthy look with curves. She pioneered and popularized the horse walk and is considered the only remaining supermodel. 

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Adriana Lima

(Brazilian Model Who was Named the 'Most Valuable Victoria's Secret Angel' in 2017)

Birthdate: June 12, 1981

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

Adriana Lima is a Brazilian model who became famous as a Victoria's Secret Angel. One of the longest-running Victoria's Secret Angels of all time, Lima was adjudged the most valuable Angel in 2017. Since 2003, she has been serving as a spokesmodel for Maybelline cosmetics. One of the world's highest-paid models, Adriana Lima is also known for her charity work.

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Morena Baccarin

(Best Known for Her Films: 'Firefly', 'Serenity' and TV Series: 'Homeland', 'Gotham' and 'Endgame')

Birthdate: June 2, 1979

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Born in Brazil, Morena Baccarin is the daughter of Italian actor Vera Setta. The Juilliard alumna is best known for series such as Homeland, Gotham, and Firefly and movies such as the Deadpool franchise. She voiced Gideon in The Flash. She also works for refugees seeking asylum in the U.S.

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Birthdate: April 11, 1981

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Erechim, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Brazilian-American model/actor Alessandra Ambrósio has been a Victoria's Secret Angel and also promoted the brand’s PINK line. Named one of People’s 100 Most Beautiful People in the World, she is also associated with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, co-owns a beachwear brand, and has appeared on various TV shows.

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Alice Braga

(Actress and Producer Known for Her Role as ‘Angélica’ in the Film ‘City of God’)

Birthdate: April 15, 1983

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: São Paulo, Brazil

Alice Braga is one of the most popular Hollywood actresses from Brazil, having appeared in popular films like I Am Legend, Repo Men, The Rite, Predators, and Elysium. An openly bisexual actress, Alice Braga serves as an inspiration to the LGBT community, especially bisexuals.

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Camila Alves

(Brazilian Model, Designer and Wife of American Actor Matthew McConaughey)

Birthdate: January 28, 1982

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Itambacuri, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil

Camila Alves’s rags-to-riches story is an inspiration to many. The Brazilian beauty went from being a waitress to the brand ambassador of a Macy’s collection. She designs the Muxo brand of bags and has also dabbled in hosting, lifestyle blogging, and entrepreneurship. Camila is also known as Matthew McConaughey’s wife.

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Marta

(Brazilian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Forward)

Birthdate: February 19, 1986

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Dois Riachos, Alagoas, Brazil

Height: 5'4" (163 cm)

Birthdate: March 30, 1993

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro

Larissa de Macedo Machado, better known as Anitta, soared to fame with the tracks Meiga e Abusada and Show das Poderosas. She has won the MTV Europe Music Award for the Best Brazilian Act five times and became the first Brazilian musician to earn the Best Latin American Act award.

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Carmen Miranda

(Brazilian Actress and Samba Singer Known for Her Signature Tall Hats Made of Real Fruit)

Birthdate: February 9, 1909

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Marco de Canaveses, Portugal

Died: August 5, 1955

Carmen Miranda was a Portuguese-born Brazilian samba dancer, singer, film star, and Broadway actress. Nicknamed The Brazilian Bombshell, Miranda is credited with popularizing the fruit hat outfit in the USA. Her performances also popularized Brazilian music and helped increase awareness of Latin culture. Her life and career inspired a documentary titled Carmen Miranda: Bananas is My Business.

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Jennifer O'Neill

(Actress Known for Her Role as War Widow 'Dorothy' in 'Summer of 42')

Birthdate: February 20, 1948

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Born to an English mother and a Brazilian father, actor Jennifer O'Neill had begun modeling at 15. She later became part of films such as Summer of '42. She had attempted suicide at 14 and had later got married nine times to eight men. She was also a promising equestrienne.

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Sônia Braga

(Brazilian Actress)

Birthdate: June 8, 1950

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Maringá, Paraná, Brazil

Sônia Braga is a Brazilian actress best known for playing important roles in films like Kiss of the Spider Woman, Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands, and Moon over Parador. One of the most celebrated and critically acclaimed actresses of her generation, Braga was included in The New York Times' 25 Greatest Actors of the 21st Century list in 2020.

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Jessie Rogers

(Brazilian-American Former Pornographic Actress)

Birthdate: August 8, 1993

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil

Jessie Rogers is a Brazilian-American former pornographic actress known for her appearance in an adult film parody of the Spice Girls. She began her pornographic career shortly after her 18th birthday and has since retired. She has received numerous awards for her work. She is an advocate for mandatory condom use in pornographic films.

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Bianca Comparato

(Brazilian Film Director and Actress)

Birthdate: November 19, 1985

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Height: 5'1" (155 cm)

Birthdate: July 26, 1993

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Rio De Janeiro

Chrysti Ane is a Brazilian fitness model and actress best known for her portrayal of Sarah Thompson in the popular American children's television show, Power Rangers Ninja Steel. Renowned for her fitness regime and well-toned physique, Chrysti Ane enjoys a considerable fan following on social media platforms, such as Instagram.

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Astrud Gilberto

(Brazilian Samba and Bossa Nova Singer Best Known for Her Song 'The Girl from Ipanema')

Birthdate: March 29, 1940

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

Died: June 5, 2023

Astrud Gilberto is a Brazilian singer best known as an exponent of bossa nova and samba. She achieved international recognition in the 1960s after the release of her song The Girl from Ipanema. In 1992, she was honored with the Latin Jazz USA Award. In 2002, Astrud Gilberto was made an inductee of the International Latin Music Hall of Fame.

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Lais Ribeiro

(Brazilian Model Known for Her Work as a 'Victoria’s Secret Angel')

Birthdate: October 5, 1989

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Teresina, Brazil

Lais Ribeiro is a Brazilian model. She gained international fame when she was selected to work as a Victoria's Secret Angel. She initially received training to become a nurse. However, on the advice of a friend, she took up modeling gigs and soon found success. She has appeared in advertising campaigns for Ralph Lauren, Christian Dior, and Tom Ford.  

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Birthdate: December 14, 1974

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Bahia

Daniela Lavender is a Brazilian actress who appears on both English-language TV and Brazilian TV. She is also active on the stage and in cinema. She is trained in dancing and studied drama at the Dirceu de Mattos school before making her professional debut in the early 2000s. She is currently married to noted English actor Ben Kingsley. 

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Izabel Goulart

(Brazilian Fashion Model Best Known for Her Work in 'Victoria’s Secret Angels' (2005 - 2008))

Birthdate: October 23, 1984

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil

Izabel Goulart is a Brazilian fashion model best known for her stint as a Victoria's Secret Angel. She has also been featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She began modeling as a teenager and has modeled collections of top designers like designers such as Alberta Ferretti, Bill Blass, and Balenciaga. She is also involved in charitable work. 

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Bruna Marquezine

(Brazilian Actress and Model)

Birthdate: August 4, 1995

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Isabeli Fontana

(Brazilian Model Known for Her Work With 'Victoria’s Secret')

Birthdate: July 4, 1983

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil

Brazilian model Isabeli Fontana was in her teens when she became a Victoria’s Secret model in 1999, in a rare breach of the company’s policy of hiring models aged 21 or more. Apart from modeling for iconic brands such as Chanel and Armani, she has also appeared in magazines such as Vogue.

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Luciana Gimenez

(Television Host and Former Model Who Became Famous after She Became Pregnant with Mick Jagger’s Child)

Birthdate: November 3, 1969

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: São Paulo, Brazil

Luciana Gimenez is a Brazilian TV host and former model. She is best known for her association with RedeTV where she hosts popular shows like Superpop and Luciana by Night. Gimenez achieved international fame when she became pregnant with singer-songwriter Mick Jagger's son Lucas Jagger, who was born in 1999. Mick was unofficially married to Jerry Hall at that time.

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Nathalia Kaur

(Model and Actress who works in Indian cinema)

Birthdate: August 15, 1990

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Brazilian-born Indian-origin model Nathalia Kaur initially studied law but later quit academics to concentrate on her modeling career. She is also known to be an opera singer and has appeared in a few Hindi films, too, such as Department. She was also part of Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi.

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Caroline Celico

(Socialite)

Birthdate: July 26, 1987

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: São Paulo

Caroline Celico is a Brazilian singer, socialite, and former Evangelical pastor. She started hogging the limelight in 2005 when she married the famous football player Kaká. Caroline Celico is also known for her philanthropic efforts; she is the founder of a non-profit organization named Horizontal Love, which aims at providing supplies for education and construction to Brazilian NGOs.

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Tiago Splitter

(First Brazilian-born basketball player to win an NBA championship, in 2014)

Birthdate: January 1, 1985

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Blumenau, Brazil

Height: 6'11" (211 cm)

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Mel Fronckowiak

(Actress, Writer)

Birthdate: January 16, 1988

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Mel Fronckowiak is a Brazilian actress, writer, and TV host best known for her work on the TV show A Liga. She began modeling as a teenager and appeared in many TV commercials and advertising campaigns. She soon ventured into acting as well and acted in the youth soap opera Rebeldes. She is also a published author.

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Joana Ceddia

(Brazilian-Canadian Former YouTuber, Vlogger and Former Competitive Swimmer and Runner)

Birthdate: June 21, 2001

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Joana Ceddia is a Brazilian-Canadian vlogger, YouTuber, and former competitive runner and swimmer. She won an OFSAA gold medal in competitive school swimming before an injury ended her swimming and running career. Best known for her ironic and quirky sense of humor, Ceddia has received nominations for prestigious awards, such as Shorty Award and Streamy Award.

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Ana Beatriz Barros

(Brazilian Model Known for Her Multiple Appearances in the 'Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue')

Birthdate: May 29, 1982

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Itabira, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil

Ana Beatriz Barros is a Brazilian model best known for featuring on the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue on multiple occasions. She is also renowned for her work with popular brands like Victoria's Secret, Chanel, Intimissimi, and Bebe. A popular model, Ana Beatriz Barros has also been featured on the covers of numerous magazines like Glamour, Vogue, Elle, and Marie Claire.

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Jéssica Andrade

(American Professional Mixed Martial Artist)

Birthdate: September 25, 1991

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Umuarama, Paraná, Brazil

Height: 5'2" (157 cm)

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Perla Haney-Jardine

(Brazilian-American Actress)

Birthdate: May 2, 1997

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Niterói, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Height: 5'5" (165 cm)

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Amanda Nunes

(Brazilian Professional Mixed Martial Artist Widely Regarded as the Greatest Female Mixed Martial Artist of All Time)

Birthdate: May 30, 1988

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Pojuca, State of Bahia, Brazil

Amanda Nunes is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist currently associated with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where she is the current UFC Women's Featherweight Champion. She is also a former UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest female mixed martial artists of all time. She is openly lesbian. 

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Clarice Lispector

(Internationally Acclaimed Brazilian Novelist and Short Story Writer)

Birthdate: December 10, 1920

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Chechel'nyk, Ukraine

Died: December 9, 1977

Clarice Lispector was a Ukrainian-born Brazilian short story writer and novelist. As a young woman, she entered the Law School of the University of Brazil and began her writing career while studying. She soon gained fame as a writer and won the prestigious Graça Aranha Prize for the best debut novel. She died of cancer at a relatively young age. 

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Ketlen Vieira

(Brazilian Mixed Martial Artist)

Birthdate: August 26, 1991

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Manaus, State of Amazonas, Brazil

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Birthdate: December 14, 1947

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Brazilian economist and politician Dilma Rousseff served as the president of Brazil from 2011 to 2016, becoming the first Brazilian woman president. She has also served as former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s Chief of Staff earlier and has been part of various energy-conservation groups.

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Ariane Lipski

(Brazilian Mixed Martial Artist)

Birthdate: January 26, 1994

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Curitiba, Parana, Brazil

Height: 5'6" (168 cm)

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Kelly Piquet

(Columnist, Blogger & Public relations professional.)

Birthdate: December 7, 1988

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Homburg, Germany

Kelly Piquet is a Brazilian model, blogger, columnist, and public relations professional. Piquet has made immense contributions to Marie Claire magazine as a columnist. As a model, she has posed for brands like PatBO. Kelly Piquet is also known as the daughter of famous Brazilian racing driver Nelson Piquet. 

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Cris Cyborg

(One of the Greatest Female Mixed Martial Artists of All Time)

Birthdate: July 9, 1985

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Curitiba, Brazil

Brazilian MMA fighter Cris Cyborg currently competes for Bellator MMA and is the reigning Bellator Women's Featherweight World Champion. She has also won the Strikeforce, UFC, and Invicta FC World Featherweight Championships, this becoming the only MMA Grand Slam champion, having won all four major MMA titles.

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Elis Regina

(Brazilian Singer of Popular and Jazz Music)

Birthdate: March 17, 1945

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Porto Alegre, State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Died: January 19, 1982

Elis Regina was a Brazilian singer who achieved national recognition in 1965 when she performed Arrastão on TV Excelsior. Best remembered for her interpretation and vocalization, Regina helped popularize tropicalismo in the late-1960s and early-1970s. Elis Regina's life, career, and untimely death at age 36 inspired a film titled Elis where she was played by Andréia Horta.

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Mackenzie Dern

(American Professional Mixed Martial Artist and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Practitioner)

Birthdate: March 24, 1993

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Height: 5'4" (163 cm)

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Melody

(singer)

Birthdate: April 2, 2007

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Brazil

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Beatriz Haddad Maia

(Brazilian Professional Tennis Player)

Birthdate: May 30, 1996

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: São Paulo, Brazil

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

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Giselle Itié

(Actress,Famous for her roles in the telenovelas Bela, a Feia (as Anabela Palhares))

Birthdate: October 3, 1981

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

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Cláudia Gadelha

(Brazilian Mixed Martial Artist)

Birthdate: December 7, 1988

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Mossoró, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil

Height: 5'4" (163 cm)

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Juliana Paes

(Brazilian Actress and Former Model)

Birthdate: March 26, 1979

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Rio Bonito, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Juliana Paes is a Brazilian actress who achieved national prominence in the 2010s when she played important roles in popular telenovelas like Gabriela and Meu Pedacinho de Chão. Juliana Paes, who started her career as a model, went on to establish herself as a critically acclaimed actress. She has received many prestigious awards such as Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award.  

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Letícia Bufoni

(Brazilian-American Professional Street Skateboarder)

Birthdate: April 13, 1993

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: São Paulo, State of São Paulo, Brazil

Height: 5'3" (160 cm)

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Susana Werner

(Brazilian Model and Actress)

Birthdate: July 20, 1977

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Susana Werner is a Brazilian actress and model. She is best known for her performance on TV shows and telenovelas. Susana Werner made headlines in 2002 when she married the popular Brazilian football player Júlio César. She was in a relationship with Ronaldo for two years before marrying Júlio César.

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Gal Costa

(Singer)

Birthdate: September 26, 1945

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil

Birthdate: June 22, 1983

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brazil

Brazilian MMA fighter Bethe Correia, also known as Pitbull, initially studied accounting but soon realized she wasn’t cut out for an office job. She has had a long stint with UFC and is known for her grappling skills. Her retirement bout in 2021 was postponed due to an appendix surgery.

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Maya Gabeira

(Big Wave Surfer)

Birthdate: April 10, 1987

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Height: 5'6" (168 cm)

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Virna Jandiroba

(Brazilian Mixed Martial Artist)

Birthdate: May 30, 1988

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Serrinha, Bahia, Brazil

Height: 5'3" (160 cm)

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Ana Carolina Reston

(Brazilian Model)

Birthdate: June 4, 1985

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Jundiaí, São Paulo, Brazil

Died: November 15, 2006

Ana Carolina Reston was a Brazilian model best remembered for her work with popular brands like Giorgio Armani. Reston succumbed to the unfair demands of the fashion industry and suffered from severe anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. She died at the age of 21 and weighed just 40 kgs at the time of her death. 

Soccer specialist, Marta’s nickname ‘Pele with skirts’, given by Pele himself, talks much about this sport stars legendary status. She not just holds the record for most number of goals scored at FIFA Women’s World Cup Tournaments but is also regarded as the best female player of all time. Time and again, Brazilian women have reset the stereotype belief and have showed the world what women can be. They exert strong influence over the society and have carved a niche for the fairer sect. With this write-up, lap up yourself with interesting information about the life and works of Brazilian women.