Camila Pitanga
Born
June 14, 1977 (48 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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
Samba Infinite
Sister
2025
Show 60 Anos
Bebel
2025
Dona de Mim
Ellen · (11 episodes)
2025
Scars of Beauty
Lola · (40 episodes)
2025
Malês
Sabina
2024
Happy Hour com Mariana Ximenes
Self · (1 episode)
2022
70 Anos Esta Noite
2021
Juntos a Magia Acontece
Vera
2019
Ferreira Gullar: Arqueologia do Poeta
Self
2019
Aruanas
Olga · (20 episodes)
2019
Barravento Novo
2017
Pitanga
Self
2016
Velho Chico
Maria Tereza de Sá Ribeiro Vidigal · (172 episodes)
2016
Ambitious Women
Regina Rocha · (143 episodes)
2015
Educação.doc
Ela mesma · (5 episodes)
2014
Rio 2096: A Story of Love and Fury
Janaína (voice)
2013
Sessão de Terapia
Rita · (6 episodes)
2012
Side by Side
Isabel Nascimento · (154 episodes)
2012
I'd Receive the Worst News from Your Beautiful Lips
Lavinia
2011
Decora
(1 episode)
2011
Insensato Coração
Carolina Miranda (Carol) · (185 episodes)
2011
Cat's Cradle
Rosalinda "Rosie" · (161 episodes)
2009
Noel: The Samba Poet
Ceci
2007
Basic Sanitation, the Movie
Silene
2007
Paraíso Tropical
Francisbel dos Santos Batista (Bebel) · (179 episodes)
2007
Mulheres do Brasil
Esmeralda
2006
Belíssima
Mônica Santana · (209 episodes)
2005
Tecendo o Saber
Ritinha · (1 episode)
2005
Sal de Prata
Cassandra
2005
História de Amor
2005
Bendito Fruto
Choquita
2004
Redeemer
Soninha
2004
The Sign of Chaos
Furacão de Santos
2003
The Price of Peace
Anésia
2003
Stray Bullet
Marina
2003
Mulheres Apaixonadas
Drª. Luciana Ribeiro Alves · (203 episodes)
2003
Pastores da Noite
Marialva · (4 episodes)
2002
Caramuru: Brazil Reinvented
Paraguaçu
2001
A Grande Família
Marina · (1 episode)
2001
Porto dos Milagres
Esmeralda Miranda · (203 episodes)
2001
Brava Gente
Elisa · (1 episode)
2000
Brava Gente
Maria · (1 episode)
2000
Brava Gente
Marialva · (1 episode)
2000
A Invenção do Brasil
Catarina Paraguaçu · (3 episodes)
2000
Pecado Capital
Ritinha · (7 episodes)
1998
Super Colosso
1995
Young Hearts
Alexandra Bittencourt (Alex) · (395 episodes)
1995
A Próxima Vítima
Patrícia Noronha · (203 episodes)
1995
Fera Ferida
Teresinha Fronteira · (210 episodes)
1993
Sex Appeal
Vilma Nascimento · (19 episodes)
1993
Casseta & Planeta, Urgente!
(1 episode)
1992
Som Brasil
Self - Host · (26 episodes)
1981