Camila Banus (born July 22, 1990[1]) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Gabi Hernandez on the soap opera Days of Our Lives from October 4, 2010, to June 12, 2014; Banus returned for brief appearances on December 22 and 29, 2014. Banus reprised her role as Gabi again from September 17 2015 to November 9, 2023.[2] Banus also played the character of Lola Montez on One Life to Live from October 2008 to May 2009. She had a regular role in the Fox TV show Star in the third season.
Camila Banus | |
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.jpg) Banus in May 2015 | |
| Born | July 22, 1990 Miami Beach, Florida, USA |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2005-present |
Personal life
Banus was born in Miami Beach, Florida.[1] She is the oldest daughter of Carmen and Jaime Banus. She has a younger sister, Gabriela, who is also an actress.[3] She is of Spanish and Cuban descent.[4]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Lenny the Wonder Dog | Rainbow | |
| 2014 | Wishin' and Hopin' | Simone Funicello | |
| 2016 | Speak Now | Nella | |
| 2017 | Almost Amazing | Taylor | |
| 2018 | Marigold the Matador | Marigold (Older) | |
| 2019 | Counterpunch | Talia Portillo |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Dexter | Girl Swimming | Episode: "Crocodile" |
| 2007 | Seguro y urgente | Tina | Episode: "Cumpleaños feliz" |
| 2008 | Gabriel | Vampirita 2008 | 2 episodes |
| 2008–2009 | One Life to Live | Lola Montez / Talia Sahid | Recurring role |
| 2010 | I'm in the Band | Bianca Ortega | Episode: "Annoying Arlene" |
| 2010 | Zeke and Luther | Big Sister | Episode: "Local Heroes" |
| 2010–2014, 2015–2023 | Days of Our Lives | Gabi Hernandez | Contract role |
| 2011 | ACME Saturday Night | Woman in Bed | Episode: "Waking Up with Brett Sheridan" |
| 2014 | Matador | Pretty Servant Girl No. 2 | Episode: "Enter the Worm" |
| 2015 | Hawaii Five-0 | Tori Onuma | Episode: "Ho'amoano" |
| 2016 | Mistresses | Kylie | 5 episodes |
| 2017 | Snowfall | Lucia Villanuevo | Episode: Pilot |
| 2018 | Rhino | Sophie | Television film |
| 2018 | Star | Nina | Recurring role, 7 episodes |
| 2018 | Killer Caregiver | Tess Harper | Television film |
| 2021 | Sweet Navidad | Carmen Tirado | Television film |
| 2021 | A Bride's Nightmare | Faith | Television film |
| 2021 | Days of Our Lives: A Very Salem Christmas | Gabi Hernandez | Television film |
| 2022 | Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem | Gabi Hernandez | 3 episodes (season 2) |
| 2022 | It's Complicated | Mandy | Television film |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Title | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2009 | Young Artist Award | Outstanding Young Ensemble in a TV Series (shared with Eddie Alderson, Kristen Alderson, Carmen LoPorto and Austin Williams) | One Life to Live | Nominated | |
2015 | Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series | Days of Our Lives | Nominated |