Deyci Alejandra Omaña Ortiz, popularly known as Amaranta Hank, switched from journalism to the adult film industry in 2017, but quit two years later.
She has since focused on advocating for the adult entertainment industry, attempting to win legal safeguards and recognition for its workers. Omaña Ortiz began her political career with the Historic Pact coalition, representing the Norte de Santander region.
Her legislative agenda includes mental health and sexual abuse prevention programs, demonstrating her dedication to solving social concerns in Colombia.
Former adult film actress Amaranta Hank has been sworn in as a senator in Colombia after gaining a seat in the March parliamentary election.
Career
Deyci Alejandra Omaña Ortiz, a former pornographic film actress, was sworn in as a Senator in Colombia. Ortiz, also known as Amaranta Hank, won the seat in the March election after advocating for improved rights and safeguards for adult entertainment workers.
Omaña began her career as a journalist and then became well-known in the adult film industry as Amaranta Hank.
She has constantly stated that her former employment should not determine her capacity to serve in public service.
She has claimed that those who have worked in the sexual economy deserve equal chances and legal recognition, not discrimination and societal stigma.
According to Infobae Colombia, the senator feels that adult entertainment workers contribute significantly to Colombia’s economy and deserve the same legal protections and dignity as workers in other sectors.
Personal Life
Omaña, born in Cúcuta, stated that her legislative concerns go beyond those affecting adult entertainment workers.
She has committed to advocate legislation that improve mental health care, prevent sexual assault, and boost protections for vulnerable populations throughout Colombia.
Her election follows months of public attention after she and former adult performer Juan Carlos Florián were assigned to key positions in Colombia’s Ministry of Equality by President Gustavo Petro.
