Víctor Cámara Biography: Wife, Age, Height, Movies, Net Worth, Politics, Children, Awards

Víctor Manuel Cámara Parejo, professionally known as Víctor Cámara, is a Venezuelan actor and politician who became a leading man in Latin American telenovelas throughout the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s.

Known for his classic looks, deep voice, and charisma, he is best remembered for roles like Luis Alfredo in La dama de rosa, Jean Paul in Topacio, and Mauricio de la Vega in Inés Duarte, secretaria—performances that made him a household name and earned him the nickname “El Galán Eterno.”

Profile

• Full Name: Víctor Manuel Cámara Parejo
• Stage Name: Víctor Cámara
• Born: June 10, 1959
• Age: 68 years old
• Birthplace: Caracas, Venezuela
• Nationality: Venezuelan
• Occupation: Actor and Politician
• Height: 1.82 m
• Parents: Carlos Cámara and Elisa Parejo
• Siblings: Carlos Cámara Jr.
• Spouse: Ivette Planchard (m. 1977)
• Children: Samantha Cámara
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $10 million

Early Life and Education

Víctor Manuel Cámara Parejo was born on June 10, 1959, in Caracas, Venezuela, into a renowned acting family. His parents, Carlos Cámara and Elisa Parejo, of Dominican origin, had distinguished careers in Venezuelan television and theater.

He grew up with his younger brother, actor Carlos Cámara Jr. Víctor began studying Electronic Engineering at Universidad Central de Venezuela but left to pursue acting.

He trained in theater and workshops and made his professional debut at 18. His ethnicity is Spanish; his religious affiliation is unknown.

Career

Víctor Cámara began his career in 1977 with supporting roles at RCTV, but his explosive breakthrough arrived in 1984 when he was cast opposite Jeannette Rodríguez in Topacio and, shortly after, with Grecia Colmenares in La dama de rosa (1986).

These back-to-back mega-hits transformed him into an overnight superstar, blending romantic intensity with dramatic depth that captivated millions.

Throughout the late 1980s and 1990s he dominated the genre with leading roles in Inés Duarte, secretaria (1991), Rosangélica (1993), Pelusa Caligaris, and Aunque me cueste la vida (1998), cementing his status as Venezuela’s top galán.

After RCTV’s closure in 2007, Cámara moved successfully to Telemundo and Univisión in Miami, starring in high-rating productions such as Pecados ajenos (2007–2008), El rostro de Analía (2008), Alguien te mira (2010), and Santa Diabla (2013).

In parallel, he ventured into politics, serving as an opposition deputy in the Venezuelan National Assembly (2016–2021) and becoming a vocal critic of the Maduro regime, which forced his exile to the United States. His later acting work includes the 2022 series La mujer de mi vida alongside Natalia Streignard.

Víctor Cámara splits his time between Miami and occasional returns to Latin American sets, remaining active in both acting and political activism.

His classic telenovelas continue to air worldwide and stream on multiple platforms, ensuring new generations discover the man who defined an era of romantic melodrama.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @victorcamarap
• Twitter Handle: @VictorCamaraP
• Facebook Handle: Víctor Cámara Oficial

Personal Life

Víctor Cámara married Ivette Planchard in 1977, and they had their only daughter, Samantha, in 1983. Despite the challenges of fame and long separations during filming, they have stayed together for nearly five decades.

Cámara credits Ivette’s support for helping him balance artistic success and political persecution. Since 2016, he has lived mainly in South Florida, where he enjoys sailing, classic cars, mentoring young actors, and staying active in Venezuelan opposition politics from exile.

Filmography

• Topacio (1984)
• La dama de rosa (1986)
• Inés Duarte, secretaria (1991)
• Rosangélica (1993)
• Aunque me cueste la vida (1998)
• Pecados ajenos (2007–2008)
• El rostro de Analía (2008)
• Alguien te mira (2010)
• Santa Diabla (2013)
• La mujer de mi vida (2022)

Net Worth

Víctor Cámara has an estimated net worth of $10 million, built through decades of leading roles in Venezuela’s highest-rated telenovelas, lucrative contracts with Telemundo and Univisión in the U.S., and ongoing residuals from international syndication of classics like La dama de rosa and Topacio.