Quick Facts
Born:
1977-06-14
Birthplace:
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Credits:
62 Total Roles
Camila Pitanga
Acting
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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.
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
Basic Sanitation, the Movie
Silene
Caramuru: Brazil Reinvented
Paraguaçu
Rio 2096: A Story of Love and Fury
Janaína (voice)
A Grande Família
Marina
Young Hearts
Alexandra Bittencourt (Alex)
Scars of Beauty
Lola Argento
Redeemer
Soninha
A Próxima Vítima
Patrícia Noronha
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Scars of Beauty Special MOVIE | Self |
| 2025 | Milton Gonçalves, Além do Espetáculo MOVIE | Self |
| 2025 | FÔLEGO - Até Depois do Fim MOVIE | Self |
| 2025 | Malês MOVIE | Sabina |
| 2025 | Tributo: Dennis Carvalho MOVIE | Self |
| 2025 | Tributo: Tony Tornado MOVIE | Self |
| 2025 | Samba Infinite MOVIE | Sister |
| 2025 | Show 60 Anos MOVIE | Bebel |
| 2025 | Dona de Mim TV | Ellen Soares Silveira |
| 2025 | Scars of Beauty TV | Lola Argento |