Camila Mendes

Camila Mendes

Mendes at WonderCon in 2017
Born Camila Carraro Mendes
(1994-06-29) June 29, 1994
Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S.
Occupation Actress
Years active 2016–present

Camila Carraro Mendes[1] (born June 29, 1994[2]) is a Brazilian-American actress. She is known for portraying Veronica Lodge on The CW television series Riverdale.

Life and career

Camila Mendes was born in Charlottesville, Virginia[1] to Brazilian parents.[3] She moved many times but spent most of her childhood in Florida, where she attended American Heritage School, in Plantation. At the age of 10, lived in Brazil for a year.[4] Mendes graduated from New York University Tisch School of the Arts in 2016.[5][6] Her first acting job was in a commercial for IKEA.[7]

In 2016, Mendes was cast as "silver-tongued high school sophomore" Veronica Lodge in The CW's new teen drama Riverdale, a subversive take on the Archie comics.[8] Mendes was represented by the Carson Kolker Organization, later changing to CAA.[5]

Filmography

Television roles
Year Title Role Notes
2017–present Riverdale Veronica Lodge Main role

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2017 Teen Choice Awards Choice Scene Stealer Riverdale Pending [9]

References

  1. 1 2 "Camila Mendes". TV Guide. Retrieved May 6, 2017.
  2. ↑ "Camila Mendes Started Dating At A Pretty Young Age; Flying Single Or Still Has A Boyfriend?". Live Ramp Up. January 27, 2017.
  3. ↑ Rodriguez, Priscilla (April 6, 2017). "Meet Camila Mendes, the Brasileira Bringing 'Riverdale's' Latina Veronica Lodge to Life". Latina. Retrieved May 6, 2017.
  4. ↑ Flaherty, Keely (February 28, 2017). "Meet TV’s New Blair Waldorf". BuzzFeed. Retrieved March 20, 2017.
  5. 1 2 Sun, Rebecca (May 16, 2016). "CAA Signs 'Riverdale' Star Camila Mendes (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 20, 2017.
  6. ↑ Demaria, Meghan (February 24, 2017). "Camila Mendes Is Not Here To Fit Your Latina Stereotype". Refinery29. Retrieved February 24, 2017.
  7. ↑ "Camila Mendes Shines in the New TV Series "Riverdale" Based on Archie Comics". Da Man. February 8, 2017. Retrieved March 20, 2017.
  8. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (February 26, 2016). "'Riverdale' CW Pilot Finds Veronica". Deadline.com. Retrieved February 26, 2016.
  9. ↑ Hatchett, Keisha (July 12, 2017). "Teen Choice Awards Reveals Full List of Nominees". TV Guide. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
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