Acting
Jun 28, 1994
Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
Camila Mendes
Acting
Biography
Camila Carraro Mendes (born June 29, 1994) is an American actress and producer. She has solidified her career in the entertainment industry after gaining international recognition for her versatility across genres ranging from teen drama to satire and romantic comedy. Throughout her career, she has received accolades such as the Teen Choice Award for Favorite Scene Stealer and numerous nominations at the MTV Movie & TV Awards and the People's Choice Awards, highlighting her impact on contemporary popular culture. Her professional career began shortly after graduating from the prestigious Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. In 2017, she achieved worldwide fame for her portrayal of Veronica Lodge in The CW drama series Riverdale (2017–2023), a role she played for seven seasons and which established her as one of the most influential young figures on television. During this period, she transitioned to film with roles in streaming platform productions such as the romantic comedy The Perfect Date (2019) and the thriller Dangerous Lies (2020). Since 2022, Mendes has redefined her professional profile, focusing on executive producing and more critically complex roles. She received unanimous praise for her performance in the dark comedy satire Do Revenge (2022), considered a critical and audience success. In 2024, she marked a milestone in her career with the release of Upgraded and Música, projects in which she not only starred but also served as executive producer, demonstrating her ability to lead projects behind the scenes. Currently, she is recognized for her work representing the Latino community in Hollywood and for being the face of global campaigns for luxury brands such as Armani Beauty. In addition to her artistic side, Mendes is an active voice in raising awareness about mental health and self-acceptance, using her platform to advocate for authenticity in the film industry.
Feature Films (17)
The film is an adaptation on the play The House of Bernarda Alba by Federico Garcia Lorca. The story modernizes the play by setting it on the outskirts of Miami. After the death of her husband, Bernarda Alba puts her daughters under a rigorous, traditional mourning
Alba
A young man, plagued by the music in his head, has to come to terms with an uncertain future while balancing love, family and Brazilian culture in Newark, New Jersey.
Música
Ana is an ambitious intern dreaming of a career in the art world while trying to impress her demanding boss Claire. When she's upgraded to first class on a work trip, she meets handsome Will, and Ana pretends to be her boss– a white lie that sets off a glamorous chain of events, romance and opportunity, until her fib threatens to surface.
Upgraded
After being separated for 15 years, the Sword of Power leads Prince Adam back to Eternia, where he discovers his home shattered under the fiendish rule of Skeletor. To save his family and his world, Adam must join forces with his closest allies, Teela and Duncan/Man-At-Arms, and embrace his true destiny as He-Man — the most powerful man in the universe.
Masters of the Universe
In order to escape her looming post-graduation fate that includes student debt and zero romantic prospects, Blake Conway becomes a sugar baby. As the aspiring journalist and hopeless romantic documents the adventure, she sets out on a quest to figure out if society is right to judge these women and if her own self worth comes with a price.
The New Romantic
Television & Series (17)
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
The Simpsons
Honoring the year's biggest in television, film, music, and sports as voted by viewers worldwide of Nickelodeon networks. Winners receive a hollow orange blimp figurine which also functions as a kaleidoscope.
Kids' Choice Awards
Busy Phillips gives her hilarious and outspoken opinions on the latest pop culture stories and trending topics with candid celebrity guest interviews and original comedic segments.
Busy Tonight
Set in the present, the series offers a bold, subversive take on Archie, Betty, Veronica and their friends, exploring the surreality of small-town life, the darkness and weirdness bubbling beneath Riverdale’s wholesome facade.
Riverdale
After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.
