Camila Carraro Mendes is an American actress and singer. She rose to fame after playing a leading role in the hit teen drama series Riverdale, portraying Veronica Lodge. She was nominated for several awards for her performance, and won a Teen Choice Award for Choice Scene Stealer.
Camila is ethnically Brazilian, being born in Charlottesville, Virginia to Brazilian parents. Growing up, she relocated a lot due to her father’s job, even spending a year in Brazil when she was ten years old. She graduated from New York University Tisch School of Arts in 2016.
While studying, Camila became interested in acting and started auditioning for different roles. Her first on screen job came as a commercial for IKEA, before being cast on Riverdale in 2016. Camila went on to be a part of many hit movies, while still being a part of the Riverdale series, achieving a lot of success.
She was also part of many of the soundtracks for the show, such as Marry the Night, Daddy Lessons and Shallow and many others. She’s always enjoyed singing, but acting is her main focus.
Her feature film debut came in 2018, appearing as Morgan, in The New Romantic. The following year she was part of another romantic comedy, The Perfect Date, playing as Shelby Pace. She also had a lead role in a drama thriller, Coyote Lake, in the same year.
Many of Camila’s first movies weren’t very successful with audiences, receiving a lot of criticism. It wasn’t until 2020, when she was part of the critically acclaimed sci-fi comedy, Palm Springs, that she was taken seriously. She then went on to have a lead role in Do Revenge, released in 2022 ,which was pretty successful too.
Camila is a very popular figure, with millions of followers on social media. She’s also made the cover of many magazines, including Women’s Health, Cosmopolitan and Teen Vogue.
Camila Mendes Profile
| Date of Birth | 29 June 1994 |
| Height | 1.60m / 5ft 3″ |
| Body Measurements (Chest/ Waist/ Hips) | 32/ 26/ 34 (inches) |
| Weight | 51kg / 112 lb |
Diet Plan
Camila Mendes has a pretty relaxed diet plan, trying to eat within a balance without restricting herself too much. She tries to eat around 1800 calories, depending on her personal goal. She normally has three meals a day, with snacks throughout.
As an actress her diet can vary but usually contains a high amount of lean protein, with a moderate amount of healthy carbs and some fats. This allows a sufficient amount of nutrients for her to operate through the day without feeling too tired. Eating good foods keeps her energised and happy, while maintaining her slim figure.
Growing up, Camila struggled a lot with her confidence and body image, which massively impacted her diet. On Eileen Kelly’s Going Mental Podcast, she talks about the difficulties she faced with eating disorder early on in her career, eventually accepting to go see a therapist and nutritionist to get help.
She mentions how she was “really afraid of eating carbs”, often avoiding them for a long period of time. Her issues led to a “terrible cycle”, where she was trying to eat almost nothing. Eventually, after getting a nutritionist she understood the importance of maintaining a healthy balance between all food types.
Camila Mendes has a relatively low body fat percentage, at around 13%. She has a slim figure, with toned abs. Having a controlled calorie consumption allows her to maintain a healthy body weight, staying in great physical shape.
Camila does enjoy the occasional takeout or cheat meal to satisfy her cravings. It also keeps her motivated to follow a diet plan and eat healthy. She also loves to have fruit during the day, often snacking on them before working out or in between meals.
| Breakfast | Pancakes with bacon and eggs and black coffee |
| Snack | Sliced fruit/ Granola bar |
| Lunch | Acai Bowl (Banana and nuts) |
| Snack | Fruit smoothie |
| Dinner | Chicken pasta with salad |
Breakfast
For breakfast, Camila tends to have pancakes with bacon and scrambled eggs, followed with some black coffee. Having a good breakfast is important as it keeps her energised through the day, while improving her concentration levels.
Snack
As a snack, she usually has some sliced fruit or a granola bar. Fruits are a great source of vitamins and minerals, providing high nutritional value. They also reduces the risk of many chronic diseases. She likes to have a granola bar before working out to give her a boost of energy.
Lunch
Her lunch typically includes an Acai bowl with bananas and nuts. Acai bowls contain a mix of fruits, nuts, seeds and granola, providing a wide range of health benefits. Not all Acai bowls provide the same benefits and some can even contain high calories, so it’s important to check before buying one.
Snack
In the evenings, Camila likes to have a fruit smoothie. Being quick and easy to make smoothies are great to include in a diet, providing many beneficial nutrients. They also satisfy the daily need for fruits and vegetables.
Dinner
She usually has some chicken pasta with salad for dinner. Pasta is a great source of carbohydrates and it’s packed with antioxidant vitamins. Chicken helps provide her body with protein, helping to repair and build muscle. It’s an essential nutrient, responsible for multiple functions in your body, so she tries to include it in her meals.
Workout Plan
Camila Mendes has a pretty relaxed workout plan, trying to workout when she can. As an actress her roles can be physically demanding, so her exercise routines vary. She likes to do cardio daily, often going for a jog early in the morning as soon as she wakes up.
As someone who suffered from body shaming growing up, she understands how difficult working out can be. Everyone’s body is different so results will be different, but the most important thing is to remain consistent. She recommends setting personal targets, as they can be beneficial in staying motivated.
A lot of Camila’s workout routines rely on bodyweight exercises, which can be done anywhere. It allows her to stay fit even when she doesn’t have time for the gym. She likes to do yoga and pilates to target key muscles, building strength and flexibility.
Camila also loves dancing, often doing a great deal of choreography as part of her acting roles. For her role in Riverdale, she spent many hours a week trying to perfect her dance steps and get physically fit to perform her best.
Yoga
Yoga is very beneficial, helping to reduce stress and calming the mind. Camila likes to do yoga frequently, as it helps keep her relaxed and focused. It also helps build strength, while improving overall flexibility.
She usually holds each pose for 30 seconds, followed by a 30 second rest, repeating each pose three times.
- Cat pose
- Child pose
- Triangle pose
- Upward facing dog
- Downward facing dog
- High lunge
Upper body
- Medicine ball slams (60 seconds)
- Press ups 3 sets X 10 reps
- Tricep dips 3 sets X 10 reps
- Bicep curls 3 sets X 10 reps
- Seated cable row 3 sets X 10 reps
Abs
Camila usually does her ab workout after cardio, as she is already warmed up and her muscles are engaged. She usually performs each exercise for 40 seconds, with a 20 second rest in between.
- Mountain climbers
- Bicycle crunches
- Ab tucks
- Russian twist
- Leg raises
- Flutter kicks
Glutes
- Squats 3 sets X 10 reps
- Walking lunges 3 sets X 10 reps
- Hamstring curls 3 sets X 10 reps
- Donkey kicks 3 sets X 10 reps
- Side lying hip abduction 3 sets X 10 reps
Being someone who has constantly battled with how her body looks, having a good diet plan and workout routine is essential for Camila to stay happy and motivated. She likes to encourage her followers to live an active lifestyle and set individual goals to achieve success.
