Camila Pitanga
Acting
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.
Known for
Acting62
movieMalês
2025
Sabina
movieSamba Infinite
2025
Sister
tvQueen of Myself
2025
Ellen Soares Silveira
tvScars of Beauty
2025
Lola Argento
tvAruanas
2019
Olga
moviePitanga
2016
Self
tvOld River
2016
Maria Tereza de Sá Ribeiro Vidigal
tvAmbitious Women
2015
Regina Rocha
Educação.doc
2014
Ela mesma
movieRio 2096: A Story of Love and Fury
2013
Janaína (voice)
tvSide by Side
2012
Isabel
tvCat's Cradle
2009
Rosenilde Pereira dos Santos (Rose)
tvTropical Paradise
2007
Francisbel dos Santos Batista (Bebel)
movieMulheres do Brasil
2006
Esmeralda
tvBelíssima
2005
Mônica Santana
tvTecendo o Saber
2005
Ritinha
movieSal de Prata
2005
Cassandra
movieBendito Fruto
2004
Choquita
movieRedeemer
2004
Soninha
movieThe Sign of Chaos
2003
Furacão de Santos
movieStray Bullet
2003
Marina
tvMulheres Apaixonadas
2003
Drª. Luciana Ribeiro Alves
tvPastores da Noite
2002
Marialva
movieCaramuru: Brazil Reinvented
2001
Paraguaçu
tvA Grande Família
2001
Marina
tvPort of Miracles
2001
Esmeralda dos Santos
tvBrava Gente
2000
Elisa / Maria / Marialva
tvA Invenção do Brasil
2000
Catarina Paraguaçu
tvGarotas do Programa
2000
humorista
tvPecado Capital
1998
Ritinha
tvYoung Hearts
1995
Alexandra Bittencourt (Alex)
tvThe Next Victim
1995
Patrícia Noronha
tvFera Ferida
1993
Teresinha Fronteira
tvSex Appeal
1993
Vilma Nascimento
movieQuilombo
1984
Child (as Camila Manhães)
tvSom Brasil
1981
Self - Host
Directing1
moviePitanga
2016
Director
Production1
movieIemanjá - Ocean's Goddess
Executive Producer
Writing1
moviePitanga
2016
Writer