Maydianne Andrade

Name: Maydianne Andrade
Born: 1971
Occupation: Evolutionary Biologist
Nationality: Jamaican-Canadian

Maydianne Andrade is a Canadian evolutionary biologist best known for her research on the mating habits of spiders—especially the deadly and fascinating black widow.

Her work has helped us understand how evolution shapes courtship, competition, and survival. A passionate science communicator, Maydianne often appears in documentaries, podcasts, and public events to inspire young minds to explore the wonders of biology.

In The Remarkablz Universe, Maydianne generates poisonous webs. She can use her webs as a protective barrier or to a capture and trap her foes. While deep in the jungle on a research mission, Maydianne was bitten by a rare, ancient spider once thought to be extinct. Rather than falling ill, her DNA fused with the spider’s unique venom properties—awakening new abilities. She discovered she could spin and shoot poisonous webs, strong enough to form unbreakable shields or to immobilise her enemies in an instant.