Camila Mendes

**Camila Carraro Mendes**, born June 29, 1994, is an esteemed American actress who debuted her acting career with the portrayal of Veronica Lodge on The CW teen drama series 'Riverdale'. Her performance in the drama series, spanning from 2017 to 2023, garnered her the Teen Choice Award in 2017. Mendes then ventured into the film industry, taking on supporting roles in 'The New Romantic' (2018), 'The Perfect Date' (2019), and 'Palm Springs' (2020). Following these initial successes, she played leading roles in the black comedy film 'Do Revenge' (2022), and the romantic comedies 'Upgraded' (2024) and 'Música' (2024), even serving as an executive producer for the last two. In her personal life, Mendes embraces dual cultures as she was born to Brazilian parents in the United States and speaks Portuguese. Mendes's acting career began with a commercial for IKEA. She rose to fame quickly with her role as Veronica Lodge in 'Riverdale'. Her feature film debut came in 2018 with 'The New Romantic'. She went on to join the cast of the romantic comedy 'The Perfect Date', a Netflix film released in April 2019. Later that year, Mendes took the lead role in the film 'Coyote Lake'. 2020 saw her featuring in the critically acclaimed sci-fi/comedy 'Palm Springs', which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and released on Hulu. Her most recent works include the romantic comedies 'Upgraded' and 'Música' in 2024, which were positively received by audiences and critics alike. She also co-founded the production company Honor Role in 2024. Her personal journey includes experiencing cultural duality as a Brazilian American, surviving a sexual assault in her freshman year at NYU, and navigating relationships within and outside the industry.