Former Adult Film Star Becomes Colombian Senator, Pledges Rights Reforms

Former adult film actress Daisy Alejandra Omaña Ortiz has officially begun her political career as a senator in Colombia after winning a seat in the country's parliamentary elections, marking a remarkable transition from the entertainment industry to public office.

The 33-year-old politician, widely known by her former stage name Amaranta Hank, was sworn into the Colombian Senate on July 20 in Bogotá. She represents the left-wing Historic Pact coalition and will serve a four-year term representing the Norte de Santander region.

Before entering politics, Omaña Ortiz worked as a journalist before joining the adult entertainment industry in 2017, where she gained international recognition. After leaving the industry just two years later, she shifted her focus to politics and social activism.

As a newly elected senator, she has pledged to advocate for stronger legal protections, labour rights, healthcare access and social security for workers in Colombia's adult entertainment industry. She argues that people working in the sector deserve the same legal and workplace protections as employees in other professions.


Beyond industry-related reforms, Omaña Ortiz says her legislative priorities include expanding mental health services, strengthening women's rights, protecting freedom of expression and supporting socially marginalised communities.

Her election has generated widespread discussion both inside and outside Colombia, with critics questioning her previous career. Responding to the criticism, she argued that a person's past profession should not prevent them from seeking public office or earning the trust of voters.

She also pointed to international examples of former adult entertainers entering politics, saying democratic societies should judge candidates by their policies and public service rather than their previous occupations.

According to Colombian election authorities, the Historic Pact coalition secured more than 22 percent of the national vote in the latest Senate election, winning 25 seats and strengthening its position as one of the country's leading political alliances.

Born in the city of Cúcuta, Omaña Ortiz said her personal experiences have shaped her understanding of discrimination, inequality and freedom, adding that she intends to bring those perspectives into legislative debates throughout her term.

Her rise from journalism to adult entertainment and now to national politics has made her one of Colombia's most talked-about new lawmakers, highlighting an unconventional path to public service while sparking debate about representation, social acceptance and political opportunity.