Camilla Jo-Ann Daries

Camilla Jo-Ann Daries is a Namibian actress. She is known for her roles in Baxu and the Giants (2019), Valara (2022) 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. It was the first Namibian film to debut on Netflix.

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.

Education
She attended her primary school at A.I. Steenkamp Primary School.

Awards and nominations
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.

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.

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