Camila Pitanga

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 womens 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 telenovelas highlights