Camila Mendes is an American actress who started acting in 2012.

She's been in many movies and TV shows since then. Lately, she's been getting lead roles in big movies.

While she's not a super famous actor yet, she's becoming more well-known in Hollywood.

Even though she was born in Charlottesville, Virginia, her family is from Brazil.

Both her parents moved from Brazil to the United States, TV Overmind noted.

Mendes went to New York University Tisch School of the Arts to study acting.

Let's explore Camila Mendes' movies and TV show's journey in acting through the roles she's played.

Musica - 90% (2024)

Camila Mendes stars in her second movie on Amazon Prime Video in 2024, called "Musica."

It premiered at the South by Southwest (SXSW) film festival on March 13, 2024, and you can now watch it on Amazon Prime Video from April 4, 2024.

In "Musica," Camila plays Isabella, and her real-life boyfriend, Rudy Mancuso, directed and co-wrote the movie.

Other actors in the film include JB Smoove and Francesca Reale. "Musica" is Camila Mendes' latest movie.

Coyote Lake - 90% (2019)

In the movie "Coyote Lake," directed and written by Sara Seligman, Camila Mendes stars alongside Charlie Weber and Adriana Barraza.

It's a gripping psychological tale centered around Teresa and her daughter, Ester.

They live away from society and run a bed-and-breakfast where they harm the visitors.

When two drug dealers arrive, Ester sees a chance to break free from her controlling mother.

The movie offers Mendes a platform to demonstrate her acting abilities, per Movie Web.

With its crisp cinematography, strong performances from the entire cast, and a gripping plot, "Coyote Lake" keeps viewers engaged until the end.

Ester's character is a departure from Veronica in "Riverdale," allowing Mendes to display the depth of her acting skills.

READ NEXT: Eva Mendes 5 Movies 

Do Revenge - 84% (2022)

Camila Mendes stars alongside Maya Hawke in the Netflix teen black comedy "Do Revenge," directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson.

Inspired by Hitchcock's "Strangers on a Train," the film follows Drea and Eleanor seeking Revenge after being ostracized.

Though praised, some criticize its handling of their relationship.

Riverdale - 81% (2023)

Camila Mendes got her big break when she auditioned for and landed the role of Veronica Lodge in the new CW series Riverdale.

She was still studying at NYU Tisch School of Arts when she got the part.

To fit the character's look, Mendes had to dye her hair darker.

The characters in Riverdale are based on the ones from Archie Comics.

Riverdale marked Mendes' debut in acting, and it quickly became her breakout role.

Fans loved her beauty and performance, making her a favorite. Mendes was the second actress to portray Veronica Lodge, following Karen Kopins in a 1990 TV movie.

Riverdale was Mendes' most significant TV project up to that point, and she remained associated with the character throughout the show's seven seasons, from 2017 to 2023.

READ MORE: Penelope Cruz Films You Likely Overlooked Her Appearance In 

This is owned by Latin Post.

Written by: Ross Key

WATCH: Camila Mendes Gets Ready on the Riverdale Set | 24 Hours With - From Vogue