Camila Santana
Acting
Biography
No biography available for Camila Santana.
Born: July 7, 1994
Place of Birth: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Known For
Tiger
A group of male adolescents are recruited by their parents into a bootcamp to be forged into hustlers, players, “tigueres”. This archetype is the highest idealization of the male character in Dominican and Caribbean culture. Alberto is the head coach of this camp who decides that Pablo’s time has come to join the group. But Pablo, his son, is a Tiguere in his own right, unbeknownst to Alberto, whose coming-of-age process clashes with his father’s authoritarian views. This leads Pablo on a journey of self-discovery.
Stay Quiet
Despite living in a conservative society, Daniela, a closeted queer, commits to a young high school girl named Lucía, but a traumatic event threatens their relationship.
Ramona
Preparing for a role, an actress holds conversations with pregnant young girls. Throughout the process, the girls lay out the stories of their own lives on camera, changing the course of the production of the film.
Hotel Coppelia
1965, Dominican Republic. At a seaside brothel, the lives of a group of prostitutes take a dramatic turn when freedom fighters stage a revolutionary coup, making them realise they can have a better life and perhaps find love. But everything changes when the US army supresses the revolution and takes the brothel as a military base: the girls will have to face the dilemma of either sleeping with the enemy or protecting their dignity at all costs.
Breathless
In the DR, hardened cop Manolo tries to take down an infamous drug cartel; meanwhile, his daughter has fallen in love with Lorenzo, a construction worker who's unwittingly gotten embroiled in the drug cartel's dealings.
Sol en el Agua
A woman in a coma tries to figure out what got her there.
A State of Madness
A film noir evocative Caribbean drama set in 1953 in the Dominican Republic during the cruel dictatorship of Leonidas Trujillo. After a group of mental patients escape from Nigua Psychiatric Hospital, Dr. Antonio Zaglul is appointed new director of the establishment with the purpose of calming down the negative press the lack of control of the place was generating. It will be difficult to tell if madness lives inside or outside the hospital's walls.
Amigo D
A series of episodic tales that have in common the presence of a mysterious man who collects the souls of sinners.
El Trayecto
Against the stunning backdrops of the Dominican Republic, "El Trayecto" unfolds as a poignant coming-of-age comedy, showcasing the trans-formative power of friendship against the picturesque landscapes of Samaná. Yasser, Camila, Karina, and Richarson, each with their unique personalities, set out on what initially seems like a straightforward trek between two beaches. As they navigate the visually captivating yet physically demanding terrain, the expedition evolves into a crucible for personal growth and self-discovery. The dichotomy between Yasser's immaturity and Richarson's uptight demeanor provides not only moments of humor but also valuable insights. Camila, the grounded force, and Karina, the free spirit, contribute to the group dynamic, creating a tapestry of diverse personalities.
Don't Come Out
After her girlfriend's death, Liz hides her true self until a weekend trip awakens forbidden desires. When her sexuality is exposed, paranoia and violence consume the group as her secret becomes deadly.
Filmography
as Jessie
as Marga Salinas
as Camila Santana
as Solly Pérez
as Francisca
as La Muda
as La Chica Servicial
as Daniela
as Carmencita
as Sol