Camilla Jo-Ann Daries

Namibian actress

Camilla Jo-Ann Daries is a Namibian actress. She is known for her roles in Baxu and the Giants (2019), Valara (2022)[1] and Measures of Men (2023).

Baxu and the Giants is a short children's film written and directed by Girley Jazama and Florian Schott. It was commissioned by the Legal Assistance Centre as a cautionary tale against rhino poaching, with Daries portraying a young and inquisitive character.[2] It was the first Namibian film to debut on Netflix.[3]

In 2020, Daries accompanied the Legal Assistance Centre (LAC) to hand over 160 postcards written by learners from the Zambezi and Khomas Region, addressed to President Hage Geingob and First Lady Monica Geingos, at Namibia State House.[4]

## Education

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She attended her primary school at A.I. Steenkamp Primary School.[citation needed]

## Awards and nominations

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In 2019, Daries was nominated in the Namibia Film and Theater Awards in the Female Actor category, for her role in Baxu and the Giants.[5]

At the 5th Namibian Theatre & Film Awards (NFTA) 2019, Daries scooped the Best Female Actor award in film for her performance in Baxu and the Giants.[6]

She was awarded for her work at the 2020 Waka Kids Choice Awards.[7]

## References

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1. ^ Namibian, The (2021-08-10). "Schott, Daries reunite for horror anthology film". The Namibian. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
2. ^ Namibian, The (2019-09-25). "Camilla Daries Making Her Mark". The Namibian. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
3. ^ "First local short film debuts on Netflix | Namibia Economist". Retrieved 2024-06-18.
4. ^ "Combining law and creativity to combat wildlife crime | Namibia Economist". Retrieved 2024-06-18.
5. ^ "10-year-old Camilla Joann Daries delivers an outstanding performance on 'Baxu and the Giants'". Truth, for its own sake. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
6. ^ "Camilla Jo-Ann Daries scoops Best Female Actor at film and theatre awards". Truth, for its own sake. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
7. ^ "With love from Damara Location - Confidente". Confidente - Lifting the Lid. 2019-09-26. Retrieved 2024-06-18.