Camila Pitanga
Known For
Acting
Born
1977-06-14 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Biography
Camila Pitanga Manhães Sampaio (born June 14, 1977), professionally known as Camila Pitanga, is a renowned Brazilian actress known for her performances in film and television. The daughter of actors Vera Manhães and Antônio Pitanga, and the sister of actor Rocco Pitanga, Camila began her artistic career as a child at the age of six in the film Quilombo (1984). Throughout her career, she stood out in various television productions, including the telenovela Paraíso Tropical (2007), where she played the character Bebel, a role that earned her the APCA (São Paulo Association of Art Critics), Qualidade Brasil, and Contigo! awards for Best Actress. She also starred in Cama de Gato (2009), Lado a Lado (2012), and Velho Chico (2016). In cinema, Camila starred in films such as Caramuru: A Invenção do Brasil (2001), Redentor (2004), and Eu Receberia as Piores Notícias dos Seus Lindos Lábios (2011), for which she won the Prêmio Guarani for Best Actress. In September 2016, she was named the national ambassador for UN Women Brazil, committing to the defense of women's rights and the promotion of gender equality. In Beleza Fatal on Max, Camila Pitanga received a prominent role with great recognition, gaining significant attention for her performance, which became one of the telenovela's highlights.
Most Known For
Young Hearts
as Alexandra Bittencourt (Alex)
A Grande Família
as Marina
Insensato Coração
as Carolina Miranda (Carol)
Dona de Mim
as Ellen Soares Silveira
Mulheres Apaixonadas
as Drª. Luciana Ribeiro Alves
Paraíso Tropical
as Francisbel dos Santos Batista (Bebel)
Sessão de Terapia
as Rita
Belíssima
as Mônica Santana
Brava Gente
as Elisa
Brava Gente
as Maria
Brava Gente
as Marialva
Ambitious Women
as Regina Rocha
A Próxima Vítima
as Patrícia Noronha
Side by Side
as Isabel Nascimento
Fera Ferida
as Teresinha Fronteira
Porto dos Milagres
as Esmeralda dos Santos
Scars of Beauty
as Lola Argento
Velho Chico
as Maria Tereza de Sá Ribeiro Vidigal
Cat's Cradle
as Rosenilde Pereira dos Santos (Rose)
Bendito Fruto
as Choquita