Camila Mendes

Camila Mendes
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Camila Mendes
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(31 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S.
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5'3 ft ()
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119 lb (54 kg)
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single
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Camila Mendes Biography

Camila Mendes is an American actress of Brazilian descent who shot to fame playing Veronica Lodge in the hit series "Riverdale".
Camila Mendes
Camila Mendes

Early Life and Childhood

Camila Carraro Mendes was born on June 29, 1994, in Charlottesville, Virginia, USA. Her parents, Victor and Giselle Mendes, are Brazilian. Camila has an older sister named Vivian.
Camila Mendes as a child
Camila Mendes as a child
After Camila was born, her family moved a staggering 16 times. At first, the moves were driven by her father's job promotions, but after her parents divorced, Camila, her mother, and sister found themselves constantly searching for a place to call home. When she was 10, they spent a year living in Brazil, her mother's homeland.
Camila Mendes as a kid with her sister
Camila Mendes as a kid with her sister
Eventually, the family settled in Florida, where Mendes spent most of her childhood. Those frequent relocations inspired her tattoo that reads "to build a home" beneath her chest. All that constant moving taught Camila that true stability can only be found in harmony with oneself: "That's my life goal - to build a home inside me."

Camila attended American Heritage School, a private boarding school in Plantation. In May 2016, Mendes graduated from the renowned Tisch School of the Arts at New York University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. This school has notable alumni, including Woody Allen, Whoopi Goldberg, Anne Hathaway, and Alec Baldwin. During her time at Tisch, Camila also spent two semesters at the Stonestreet Conservatory, one of New York's most prestigious acting schools.
Camila Mendes' tattoo
Camila Mendes' tattoo

Acting Career

Camila's acting career kicked off with a role in an IKEA commercial.
Camila Mendes in an IKEA commercial
In 2016, Camila scored the role of sharp-tongued high school student Veronica Lodge in the American drama series "Riverdale," based on the "Archie" comics, which quickly became a teen sensation.
Honestly, I never thought my debut would be in such a significant project. I figured I'd start with a small role on 'Law & Order', like so many actors do. I had zero roles before 'Riverdale', so I was incredibly lucky. I still can't believe it.
Camila's character is one of the central figures in the story and appears in every episode of each season. Interestingly, brunette Camila had to dye her hair even darker for the role.
Veronica's Best Moments - Riverdale
The series follows high schooler Archie and his friends as they explore the small town of Riverdale and uncover its dark secrets, with other young actors including KJ Apa, Lili Reinhart, Cole Sprouse (fun fact: he attended New York University at the same time as Camila, but they never crossed paths), and Madelaine Petsch.
For her role in 'Riverdale', Camila had to dye her hair a darker shade
For her role in 'Riverdale', Camila had to dye her hair a darker shade
The role earned Mendes a 2017 Teen Choice Award for "Choice Scene Stealer."

In 2018, Camila Mendes starred in Carly Ann Stone's romantic comedy "The New Romantic," about a girl navigating life's curveballs. Alongside the "Riverdale" star, Jessica Barden, the lead from the hit show "The End of the F***ing World," also appeared.
In 2018, Camila Mendes starred in 'The New Romantic'
In 2018, Camila Mendes starred in 'The New Romantic'
The young actress also appeared in Chris Nelson's debut comedy "The Stand-In." The story follows a young man named Brooks (Noah Centineo) who creates a unique dating app to save up for college, reinventing himself with different personas to attract women.

Camila Mendes' Personal Life

In September 2013, Camila began dating a young director and photographer, Ian Wallace, about whom little is known. Sweet love posts regularly popped up on Camila's Instagram. On their third anniversary, she thanked Ian for being an endless source of inspiration and for the joy of dating such an amazing guy.
Ian Wallace, Camila Mendes' ex-boyfriend
Ian Wallace, Camila Mendes' ex-boyfriend
But by December 2017, the couple had broken up, and Camila scrubbed all posts about her ex-boyfriend. Later, rumors linked her romantically to her "Riverdale" co-star, KJ Apa.
Camila Mendes and KJ Apa
Camila Mendes and KJ Apa
Actually, Camila fell for another co-star, Charles Melton, who plays Reggie Mantle in "Riverdale". But by December 2019, fans could tell something was wrong: the couple stopped posting new photos together, deleted old ones, and weren't spotted together in public anymore.
Camila Mendes and Charles Melton
Camila Mendes and Charles Melton
By May 2020, there were rumors about Camila dating fashion photographer Grayson Vaughan. In September, Camila shared a sweet photo with her new boyfriend in front of an airplane, captioning it "Long-distance love."
Grayson Vaughan
Grayson Vaughan
The relationship lasted just under a year. In the summer of 2021, Camila was spotted with Charles again during the filming of a new "Riverdale" season. An insider told reporters, "There's still a strong bond and chemistry between them. They care deeply for each other, and spending so many hours together on set keeps them close."
Camila Mendes on Trauma Recovery, Dating, & Riverdale
But the two couldn't work things out. In July 2022, Mendes started dating someone new. Her new boyfriend was Rudy Mancuso, a former Vine star turned musician and actor (you might've seen him in "The Flash" as Albert Desmond).
Camila Mendes and Rudy Mancuso
Camila Mendes and Rudy Mancuso

Camila Mendes Now

In 2023, the seventh and final season of "Riverdale" was released. After it premiered, Camila poked fun at the show's plot, which fell into a clichéd time-loop trap, comparing it to "Keeping Up with the Kardashians". She's often talked about wanting to move beyond teen roles, saying the entire cast had outgrown "Riverdale" and that "everyone is ready for a new chapter".

Back in 2020, she made a splash starring in two very different projects: the romantic comedy "Palm Springs", alongside Tyler Hoechlin, and the psychological thriller "Dangerous Lies", where she had the leading role.
A scene from 'Dangerous Lies'
A scene from 'Dangerous Lies'
In 2022, the actress teamed up perfectly with Maya Hawke – they starred in the comedy "Do Revenge" and scored an MTV nomination for "Best Duo".
Maya Hawke and Camila Mendes
Maya Hawke and Camila Mendes
Following that, Camila landed a role in the romantic comedy "Música", directed by her boyfriend Rudy Mancuso.

Camila Mendes: latest news and articles

  • It`s difficult to judge about the talent of the actress who played only one role. Mendes should try herself in different projects.
    2021-04-27 22:30:29
  • Charming girl with a wonderful body and that`s all what Camila Mendes has.
    2021-04-17 10:17:27
  • Mendes fit good to the cast of Riverdale. We will wait for more roles of her.
    2021-04-07 21:55:53
  • For me she is an actress of one role. She is like many young star actors, shining bright in the beginning and going off fast.
    2021-04-07 20:55:43
  • I can`t say anything except that Camila Mendes is a beautiful woman. I can`t judge her actor`s talent.
    2021-03-31 22:39:24
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