Camila Banus Explained

Camila Banus
Birth Date:22 July 1990
Birth Place:Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:2005-present

Camila Banus (born July 22, 1990)[1] is an American actress. She is known for playing the roles of Lola Montez on the ABC Daytime soap opera One Life to Live (2008 to 2009), Gabi Hernandez on the NBC Daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives (2010 to 2014, 2015 to 2023), and Nina Ferrera on the Fox series Star (2018). In 2015, Banus was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series for her work on Days of Our Lives.

Early life

Banus was born in Miami Beach, Florida. She has a younger sister, Gabriela Banus, who is also an actress.[2] She is of Spanish and Cuban descent. She was born pigeon toed and her mother signed her up for ballet classes when she was very young. Banus became a competitive ballroom dancer.

She was a very energetic child and when she was six years old, her mother looked in the Yellow pages for a talent manager. Banus signed with one and began acting in television commercials.[3]

Career

Banus made her film debut, playing the role of Rainbow in Lenny the Wonder Dog (2005).[4] In 2006, she guest starred on Dexter. In 2007 and 2008, she also made guest appearances on the Spanish language series' Seguro y urgente and Gabriel.[5]

Banus was cast on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live, playing Lola Montez. Her first airdate was October 16, 2008.[6] The character was the daughter of Ray Montez (A Martinez). In April 2009, it was reported that Martinez had decided to leave the show and Banus had been dismissed from her role.[7] Her final airdate was May 15, 2009.

In 2009, Banus co-starred with Amy Smart in See Kate Run, an ABC pilot that didn't go forward.[8] In 2010, she guest starred on the Disney XD series' I'm in the Band and Zeke and Luther.

In August 2010, it was announced that Banus had been cast as Gabi Hernandez on the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives. The role had previously been played by Gabriella Rodriguez.[9] Banus' first airdate was October 4, 2010.[10]

In 2011, she appeared on the web series ACME Saturday Night.[11] Banus played Talia Portillo in the action film Counterpunch (2013).[12] She announced in August 2013 that she had decided to leave Days of Our Lives to pursue other opportunities.[13] Her last airdate was June 12, 2014. Banus guest starred on Matador in 2014. She played Simone Funicello in the comedy film Wishin' and Hopin.[14] She returned to Days of Our Lives for a few episodes during the holidays, first airing December 22, 2014.[15]

In 2015, Banus was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series for her role on Days of Our Lives.[16] She guest starred on Hawaii Five-0.[17] In August 2015, she announced that she would be returning to Days of Our Lives on a long-term basis.[18] Her first airdate was September 17, 2015.[19] Banus was cast as Lucia Villanuevo in the original pilot for the FX series Snowfall.[20]

In April 2016, Banus landed a recurring role on the ABC series Mistresses.[21] She starred as Nella in the film Speak Now (2016).[22] She also starred in the romantic comedy film Almost Amazing (2017), co-starring with Eric Roberts, and in the film Marigold the Matador.[23]

Banus starred in the Lifetime television film Killer Caregiver (2018).[24] In August 2018, she was cast in a recurring role as Nina Ferrera on the Fox music drama series Star.[25] [26] In 2021, Banus co-starred with Brittany Underwood in the Lifetime television film A Bride's Nightmare (also titled Fatal Fiancé).[27] She starred as Carmen in the Lifetime television film Sweet Navidad (also titled A Christmas & Postre), directed by Brittany Underwood.[28] Banus played Gabi Hernandez in , a holiday film streaming on Peacock.[29]

In 2022, she played Gabi Hernandez in , a spinoff miniseries streaming on Peacock.[30] She was cast in the horror film Bad Connection.[31] In April 2023, Banus was also cast in the LGBTQ romance film The Holiday Exchange.[32]

In May 2023, she announced that she would be leaving Days of Our Lives after thirteen years, saying that she was "ready for something different."[33] The character of Gabi was sent to prison for murder and was later recast with Cherie Jimenez.[34] In May 2024, Banus spoke out against her former co-workers on social media, saying "I will never understand all the people at my previous place of employment that are friends with snakes." She also said, "I remember times where everyone just stayed quiet, knowing what was happening was wrong. Men and women." [35]

Banus played Willa in the film Final Heist (2024).[36]

Personal life

When she was 15, Banus had cosmetic surgery to have her ears pinned back. She has said that she continued to feel insecure about her ears after the procedure, but she now feels confident about her appearance.[37]

When she was 19 and just starting her work on Days of Our Lives, Banus' father died from suicide. She has said that she buried her grief at the time. Working with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention helped her heal. She has stated that her father's death made her "a more empathetic person."[38]

She began dating actor Marlon Aquino in 2012. In December 2020, he proposed to her at the Pérez Art Museum Miami.[39] Banus and Aquino were married on August 28, 2021 at The Castle House Estate in Joshua Tree, California.[40]

Filmography

Film

Notes
2005Lenny the Wonder DogRainbow
2013CounterpunchTalia Portillo
2014Wishin' and HopinSimone Funicello
2015Ripples on the WaterLindaShort film
2016Speak NowNellaAlso executive producer
The Broken CameraCarmenShort film
2017Almost AmazingTaylor
2023Marigold the MatadorMarigold (Older)
Bad ConnectionEva
2024Final HeistWilla

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2006DexterGirl SwimmingEpisode: "Crocodile"
2007Seguro y urgenteTinaEpisode: "Cumpleaños feliz"
2008GabrielVampirita 20082 episodes
2008–2009One Life to LiveLola Montez Recurring role, 49 episodes
2009See Kate RunUnaired pilot
2010I'm in the BandBianca OrtegaEpisode: "Annoying Arlene"
Zeke and LutherBig SisterEpisode: "Local Heroes"
2010–2014, 2015–2023Days of Our LivesGabi HernandezContract role1,127 episodes
2014MatadorPretty Servant Girl No. 2Episode: "Enter the Worm"
2015Hawaii Five-0Tori OnumaEpisode: "Ho'amoano"
2016MistressesKylie5 episodes
2017SnowfallLucia VillanuevoEpisode: Original Pilot
The Last DefectorsIsadora
2018RhinoSophieTelevision film
StarNina FerreraRecurring role, 7 episodes
Killer CaregiverTess HarperTelevision film
2021Sweet NavidadCarmen TiradoTelevision film
A Bride's NightmareFaithTelevision film
Gabi HernandezTelevision film
2022Gabi Hernandez3 episodes (season 2)
It's ComplicatedMandyTelevision filmAlso associate producer

Web series

!Year!Title!Role!Notes
2011ACME Saturday NightWoman in BedEpisode: "Chandler Massey and Casey Deidrick"Segment: "Waking Up with Brett Sheridan" (Uncredited)

Awards and nominations

List of acting awards and nominations
YearAwardCategoryTitleResult
Young Artist AwardOutstanding Young Ensemble in a TV Series
(shared with Eddie Alderson, Kristen Alderson, Carmen LoPorto and Austin Williams)		One Life to Live
Daytime Emmy AwardOutstanding Younger Actress in a Drama SeriesDays of Our Lives

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Camila Banus [bio] ]. https://web.archive.org/web/20170622013052/http://www.nbc.com/days-of-our-lives/credits/character/gabi-hernandez . June 22, 2017 . July 20, 2016 . nbc.com . NBC.
  2. Web site: All About Camila Banus. About.com. June 15, 2013. October 1, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131001033340/http://daysofourlives.about.com/od/castbiographies/p/Profile-Of-Camila-Banus.htm. dead.
  3. Web site: September 22, 2022 . #TBT - Camila Banus . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130819141428/http://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/tbt-camila-banus3/ . 2013-08-19 . 2019-06-21 . Soap Opera Digest.
  4. Web site: May 19, 2017 . Days Cast Trivia: First Roles . https://web.archive.org/web/20170826075333/http://www.soapoperadigest.com/photos/days-cast-trivia-first-roles/ . August 26, 2017 . August 19, 2024 . Soap Opera Digest.
  5. Web site: Brounstein . Diane . July 23, 2018 . Days Star Camila Banus Celebrates Amazing Milestone! . https://web.archive.org/web/20230325202709/https://soaphub.com/days-of-our-lives/days-star-camila-banus-celebrates-amazing-milestone/ . March 25, 2023 . August 19, 2024 . Soap Hub.
  6. Web site: Who's Who in Llanview: Lola Montez . https://web.archive.org/web/20240610181337/https://www.soapcentral.com/one-life-to-live/whoswho/lola.php . June 10, 2024 . August 19, 2024 . Soap Central.
  7. Web site: Kroll . Dan J. . April 13, 2009 . The Montez family will soon be leaving Llanview . https://web.archive.org/web/20211207174249/https://www.soapcentral.com/one-life-to-live/news/2009/0413-banus_martinez.php . December 7, 2021 . August 19, 2024 . Soap Central.
  8. Web site: One Life to Live's Camila Banus on See Cate Run! . https://web.archive.org/web/20240820172924/https://soaps.sheknows.com/one-life-to-live/news/3824/one-life-to-lives-camila-banus-on-see-cate-run/ . August 20, 2024 . August 20, 2024 . soaps.sheknows.com.
  9. Web site: Kroll . Dan J. . August 3, 2010 . Gabriella Rodriguez out as Days' Gabi . https://web.archive.org/web/20211016063400/https://www.soapcentral.com/days-of-our-lives/news/2010/0803-banus_rodriguez.php . October 16, 2021 . August 19, 2024 . Soap Central.
  10. Web site: Who's Who in Salem: Gabi Hernandez . https://web.archive.org/web/20240711221038/https://soapcentral.com/days-of-our-lives/whoswho/gabriella.php . July 11, 2024 . August 19, 2024 . Soap Central.
  11. Web site: About the Actors: Camila Banus . https://web.archive.org/web/20240813223110/https://www.soapcentral.com/theactors/banus_camila.php . August 13, 2024 . August 20, 2024 . Soap Central.
  12. Web site: Counterpunch - Full Cast & Crew . https://web.archive.org/web/20240820174756/https://www.tvguide.com/movies/counterpunch/cast/2030054918/ . August 20, 2024 . August 20, 2024 . TV Guide.
  13. Web site: Kroll . Dan J. . August 23, 2013 . Camila Banus confirms Days exit later this year . https://web.archive.org/web/20231201033126/https://www.soapcentral.com/days-of-our-lives/news/2013/0827-banus.php . December 1, 2023 . August 20, 2024 . Soap Central.
  14. Web site: Wally Lamb's Wishin' and Hopin' - Full Cast & Crew . https://web.archive.org/web/20240820220937/https://www.tvguide.com/movies/wally-lambs-wishin-and-hopin/cast/2030212460/ . August 20, 2024 . August 20, 2024 . TV Guide.
  15. Web site: Clifford . Kambra . December 17, 2014 . Camila Banus Returns for a few Days . https://web.archive.org/web/20240820175637/https://www.soapcentral.com/days-of-our-lives/news/2014/1216-banus.php . August 20, 2024 . August 20, 2024 . Soap Central.
  16. Web site: April 26, 2015 . Daytime Emmy Winners: Full List . https://web.archive.org/web/20231108121910/https://variety.com/2015/tv/news/daytime-emmys-winners-list-2015-1201480226/ . November 8, 2023 . August 20, 2024 . Variety.
  17. Web site: Credits: Camila Banus . https://web.archive.org/web/20240820222721/https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/camila-banus/credits/3000296215/ . August 20, 2024 . August 20, 2024 . TV Guide.
  18. Web site: Clifford . Kambra . August 28, 2015 . Camila Banus confirms Days' Gabi will be back in Salem mid-September . https://web.archive.org/web/20230205234424/https://www.soapcentral.com/days-of-our-lives/news/2015/0828-banus_returning.php . February 5, 2023 . August 20, 2024 . Soap Central.
  19. Web site: Hughes . Heather . August 31, 2015 . 'Days of Our Lives' (DOOL) Spoilers: Camila Banus Returns September 17 – Gabi Leaves Prison, Reunites with Arianna . https://web.archive.org/web/20221003185630/https://www.celebdirtylaundry.com/2015/days-of-our-lives-spoilers-camila-banus-returns-september-17-gabi-leaves-prison-reunites-with-arianna/ . October 3, 2022 . August 18, 2024 . Celebdirtylaundry.com.
  20. Web site: Pedersen . Erik . September 25, 2015 . Tim Matheson & Camila Banus Join FX Drama Pilot 'Snowfall' . https://web.archive.org/web/20230324072828/https://deadline.com/2015/09/john-singletons-fx-pilot-snowfall-adds-tim-matheson-camila-banus-1201551144/ . March 24, 2023 . August 20, 2024 . Deadline.
  21. Web site: Giddens . Jamey . April 21, 2016 . Camila Banus Set to Recur on Mistresses . https://web.archive.org/web/20220527154340/https://daytimeconfidential.com/2016/04/21/camila-banus-set-to-recur-on-mistresses . May 27, 2022 . August 20, 2024 . Daytime Confidential.
  22. Web site: Speak Now - Full Cast & Crew . https://web.archive.org/web/20240820223655/https://www.tvguide.com/movies/speak-now/cast/2030071945/ . August 20, 2024 . August 20, 2024 . TV Guide.
  23. Web site: Fix . Christine . February 15, 2017 . Days' Camila Banus in three upcoming feature films . https://web.archive.org/web/20220627025050/https://soaps.sheknows.com/days-of-our-lives/news/49291/days-camila-banus-in-three-upcoming-feature-films/ . June 27, 2022 . August 20, 2024 . soaps.sheknows.com.
  24. Web site: July 5, 2018 . Days Camila Banus Lifetime Movie 'Killer Caregiver' Set To Premiere July 13th . https://web.archive.org/web/20221209030548/https://michaelfairmantv.com/days-camila-banus-lifetime-movie-killer-caregiver-set-to-premiere-july-13th/2018/07/05/ . December 9, 2022 . August 21, 2024 . michaelfairmantv.com.
  25. Web site: Petski . Denise . August 17, 2018 . 'Star': William Levy Joins Fox Drama As New Series Regular In Season 3 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230404090128/https://deadline.com/2018/08/star-william-levy-fox-drama-series-regular-season-3-1202447188/ . April 4, 2023 . August 20, 2024 . Deadline.
  26. Web site: Star . https://web.archive.org/web/20191209013941/https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/star/cast/836833/ . December 9, 2019 . December 9, 2019 . TV Guide.
  27. Web site: Mistretta . Amy . May 24, 2021 . Days of Our Lives' Camila Banus Becomes a 'Fatal' Attraction in a New Thriller — Plus, Is That General Hospital's [Spoiler]? ]. https://web.archive.org/web/20230327141032/https://soaps.sheknows.com/days-of-our-lives/news/600546/days-of-our-lives-camila-banus-gabi-lmn-fatal-fiance/ . March 27, 2023 . August 21, 2024 . soaps.sheknows.com.
  28. Web site: D'Alessandro . Anthony . July 12, 2021 . 'A Christmas & Postre': ‘Days Of Our Lives' Camila Banus & Mark Hapka Lead Ninth House Holiday Indie Feature . https://web.archive.org/web/20240619122846/https://deadline.com/2021/07/days-of-our-lives-camila-banus-mark-hapka-christmas-postre-1234790931/ . June 19, 2024 . August 21, 2024 . Deadline.
  29. Web site: Cohn . Paulette . December 16, 2021 . Celebrate Christmas With the Hortons. Bradys & DiMeras! Here's Everything We Know About Days of Our Lives: A Very Salem Christmas, Including Alison Sweeney's Return . https://web.archive.org/web/20240229062433/https://parade.com/1301616/paulettecohn/days-of-our-lives-a-very-salem-christmas/ . February 29, 2024 . August 21, 2024 . Parade.
  30. Web site: Rice . Lynette . June 2, 2022 . 'Days Of Our Lives: Beyond Salem' Adds Loretta Devine, Eileen Davidson, Vince Van Patten & More To Second Chapter . https://web.archive.org/web/20240723085109/https://deadline.com/2022/06/days-of-our-lives-beyond-salem-second-chapter-eileen-davidson-loretta-devine-1235037128/ . July 23, 2024 . August 21, 2024 . Deadline.
  31. Web site: Oddo . Marco Vito . August 18, 2022 . 'Bad Connection' Adds Perez Hilton, SwagBoyQ, and More to Slasher (Exclusive) . https://web.archive.org/web/20220826212159/https://collider.com/bad-connection-cast-perez-hilton-swagboyq/ . August 26, 2022 . August 21, 2024 . Collider.
  32. Web site: April 3, 2023 . Days Camila Banus Joins Ensemble Cast of LGBTQ Romance Film 'The Holiday Exchange' . https://web.archive.org/web/20231004010526/https://michaelfairmantv.com/days-camila-banus-joins-ensemble-cast-of-lgbtq-romance-film-the-holiday-exchange/2023/04/03/ . October 4, 2023 . August 21, 2024 . michaelfairmantv.com.
  33. Web site: Rossi . Rosemary . May 1, 2023 . 'Days of Our Lives' Star Camila Banus Exits After 13 Years: 'I’m Just Ready for Something Different' (Exclusive) . https://web.archive.org/web/20240418012539/https://www.thewrap.com/days-of-our-lives-camila-banus-exits-exclusive/ . April 18, 2024 . August 21, 2024 . TheWrap.
  34. Web site: June 21, 2024 . Days of our Lives New Gabi, Cherie Jimenez, Debut Date Revealed; Shares She First Auditioned for Role 15 Years Ago . https://web.archive.org/web/20240621235512/https://michaelfairmantv.com/days-of-our-lives-new-gabi-cherie-jimenez-debut-date-revealed/2024/06/21/ . June 21, 2024 . August 21, 2024 . michaelfairmantv.com.
  35. Web site: Richards . Bailey . May 18, 2024 . Camila Banus Appears to Call Out Former Days of Our Lives Colleagues' 'Behavior' After Exit from the Show . https://web.archive.org/web/20240807092836/https://people.com/days-of-our-lives-camila-banus-calls-out-ex-colleagues-behavior-after-exit-from-show-8650811 . August 7, 2024 . August 21, 2024 . People.
  36. Web site: Mistretta . Amy . February 9, 2024 . First Look at Days of Our Lives' Camila Banus Back in Action: Consider the Jailhouse Rocked! . https://web.archive.org/web/20240822000133/https://soaps.sheknows.com/days-of-our-lives/news/717123/camila-banus-new-movie-final-heist/ . August 22, 2024 . August 21, 2024 . soaps.sheknows.com.
  37. Web site: Eades . Chris . December 8, 2016 . Days of Our Lives Star Camila Banus Confesses Even Plastic Surgery Didn't Help Her Insecurities About Her Appearance! . https://web.archive.org/web/20200927135658/https://www.soapsindepth.com/gallery/nbc/days-of-our-lives-camila-banus-plastic-surgery-ears-120758 . September 27, 2020 . August 21, 2024 . Soaps in Depth.
  38. Web site: Falcone . Dana Rose . May 19, 2023 . Camila Banus Opens Up About How 'Days of Our Lives' Helped Her Emotionally Heal from Her Father's Suicide . https://web.archive.org/web/20231016010008/https://people.com/tv/camila-banus-says-days-of-our-lives-helped-her-heal-after-father-suicide/ . October 16, 2023 . August 21, 2024 . People.
  39. Web site: Moro Parkerton . Michelle . December 21, 2020 . Days of Our Lives Star Camila Banus is Engaged! . https://web.archive.org/web/20230929005932/https://www.soapsindepth.com/posts/days-of-our-lives/camila-banus-is-engaged-marlon-acquino . September 29, 2023 . August 21, 2024 . Soaps in Depth.
  40. Web site: Dodd . Sophie . September 2, 2021 . See All the Photos of 'Days of Our Lives' 'Camila Banus' Intimate Joshua Tree Wedding . https://web.archive.org/web/20220816172754/https://people.com/tv/see-all-the-photos-of-days-of-our-lives-camila-banus-intimate-joshua-tree-wedding/ . August 16, 2022 . August 21, 2024 . People.

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