Camillia Monet (born Camillia Sanes ) is an American actress and film producer. She began her career in acting, appearing in films such as ''

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'' (2005), directed by

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, playing opposite

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, and ''

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'' (2003), opposite

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. Monet is the CEO and founder of Esperanza Productions LLC, located at Hollywood's Paramount Studios, as well as acting & 1-on-1 coaching studio
Monet Studios
Esperanza Productions writes and produces films, television, short form content and commercials on all platforms. As opposed to Monet Studios, which provides coaching and audition preparation both locally in

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and globally via video platforms like Zoom.

Early life and education

Monet was born in

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, the daughter of Esperanza P. Sanes, for whom she named her company. Both of her parents immigrated to the United States from the

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in the 1980s. She is the youngest of six siblings: five sisters, each of which serve in various law enforcement professions, and one brother, a freelance artist. As an undergraduate, Monet attended at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia to study acting on a full scholarship. She went on to receive her masters from

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's school of drama. While later working with

and

, she was inspired to continue her filmmaking education and graduated from

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's producing program.

Career

Monet began her acting career in theater in

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, working at theaters such as The Roundabout Theatre with Bill Irwin, originating the role of Celestina in "Cloud Tectonics" at Playwright's Horizon and later touring the nation in the role, and becoming a member of the Blue Light Theatre Co. She worked for several years on and

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before moving to

. Her television acting credits include ''

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'', '' Saving Grace'', ''

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'', and ''

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''. Monet has also worked as a private acting coach, professor at

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and

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, and adjunct professor at UCLA. After graduating from the UCLA producers program, Monet founded Esperanza Productions. Monet is responsible for the over-all artistic agenda at Esperanza: story development, attaching talent, sourcing and securing financing, implementing schedules and over-seeing and maintaining budget. Since its inception, she has guided Esperanza through the production of over twenty projects, most recently Devil May Call, which was acquired by Lionsgate and distributed through mainstream digital platforms, including

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and

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. She also provides on-camera and in-studio coaching and training for actors in Hollywood and worldwide through Monet Studios. Monet is also an instructor at the Yale School of Drama. Monet has been named one of the top female entrepreneurs of 2015 in Hollywood and was praised for her work in female empowerment by ''Splash'' magazine. She has been a guest artist and speaker at UCLA,

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, Scuola Di Teatro in

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, Italy, and Hollywood Women's Film Institute.

Personal life

Monet married Daniel Chisholm on May 30, 2006 in

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, Italy.

Filmography

Films (producer)

* Jenny (2013) - Producer * Tale of Two Dads (2013) - Producer * Devil May Call (2013) - Producer * Love or Whatever (2012) * Apples ( 2010) * The Memory Of When ( 2009) * Celestina (2008) - Producer * The Winged Man (2008) - Producer * War Cry (2007) * Looking For Some Posse ( 2005)

Films (actor)

* Low (1995) - Brenda White * From a High Place (1998) - Victoria * Building Bombs (2000) - Isobel * Book of Kings (short) (2002) - Carol * ''

'' (2003) - Molina Rojo Woman * The Silent Cross (2003) - Carmen * Lookin' for Some Posse (short) (2005) - Girl on Horse * ''

'' (2005) - News Producer * Apples

Television (actor)

* ''

'' (14 episodes, 2002–2005) - Aurora Aceveda * '' Saving Grace'' (4 episodes, 2007–2009) - Marrisa * ''

'' (2 episodes, "Static" and "War at Home", 2006) - Alegria * ''

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'' (1 episode, Episode #1.12774, 1997) - Olivia * ''

'' (1 episode, "Burned", 1997) - Ellen Rattinger * '' The Agency'' (1 episode, "Soft Kills", 2003) - Adalia Montes

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Monet, Camillia Living people 21st-century American women Actresses from Philadelphia American film actresses American television actresses Year of birth missing (living people)