Camila Pitanga

Personal Info

Known For Actor

Gender Female

Birthday 1977-06-12 (47 years old)

Place of Birth Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Camila Pitanga

Biography

Camila 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.

Known For

Actor

2025
Beleza Fatal

as Lola

2025
Scars of Beauty

as Dolores Fernandes Argento (Lola)

2024
Malês

as Sabina

2021
2019
Aruanas

as Olga

2016
Pitanga

as Self

2016
Velho Chico

as Maria Tereza de Sá Ribeiro Vidigal

2015
Ambitious Women

as Regina Rocha

2014
Educação.doc

as Ela mesma

2013
2012
2012
Side by Side

as Isabel Nascimento

2011
2011
Insensato Coração

as Carolina Miranda (Carol)

2009
Cat's Cradle

as Rosalinda "Rosie"

2007
Paraíso Tropical

as Francisbel dos Santos Batista (Bebel)

2006
Mulheres do Brasil

as Esmeralda

2005
Sal de Prata

as Cassandra

2005
Belíssima

as Mônica Santana

2005
Tecendo o Saber

as Ritinha

2004
Bendito Fruto

as Choquita

2004
Redeemer

as Soninha

2003
The Sign of Chaos

as Furacão de Santos

2003
2003
Stray Bullet

as Marina

2003
Mulheres Apaixonadas

as Drª. Luciana Ribeiro Alves

2002
Pastores da Noite

as Marialva

2001
2001
Porto dos Milagres

as Esmeralda Miranda

2000
Brava Gente

as Elisa

2000
Brava Gente

as Maria

2000
Brava Gente

as Marialva

2000
A Invenção do Brasil

as Catarina Paraguaçu

1998
Pecado Capital

as Ritinha

1995
Young Hearts

as Alexandra Bittencourt (Alex)

1995
A Próxima Vítima

as Patrícia Noronha

1993
Fera Ferida

as Teresinha Fronteira

1993
Sex Appeal

as Vilma Nascimento

1981
Som Brasil

as Self - Host

Writer

2016
Pitanga

as Writer

Director

2016
Pitanga

as Director

Producer

Iemanjá - Ocean's Goddess

as Executive Producer