Former adult film actress Deyci Alejandra Omaña Ortiz has been sworn in as a senator in Colombia after winning a seat in the country’s March parliamentary elections.
Ortiz, popularly known by her former stage name, Amaranta Hank, secured the position on a platform advocating greater rights and legal protections for workers in the adult entertainment industry.
According to Colombian newspaper El Tiempo, she will represent the Norte de Santander region as a member of the leftist Historic Pact coalition during the 2026–2030 legislative term after placing 23rd on the bloc’s closed Senate list.
The Historic Pact emerged as the largest political force in the election, securing 22.72 per cent of the Senate vote. Official results from Colombia’s National Registry showed the coalition received more than 4.4 million votes, earning 25 seats in the upper chamber.
Before entering politics, Omaña worked as a journalist before transitioning into the adult entertainment industry. She has maintained that her past should not define her ability to serve in public office.
Speaking on the issue, she argued that women who have worked in the sexual economy contribute significantly to the country’s economy and deserve legal recognition rather than social stigma.
Responding to critics in a TikTok video, Omaña questioned why her previous profession should prevent her from seeking public office.
¿Por qué una mujer que estuvo en la industria para adultos no puede aspirar a un cargo de elección popular?” she asked, which translates to, “Why can’t a woman who worked in the adult industry aspire to an elected public office?”
Born in Cúcuta, Omaña said her legislative priorities will extend beyond workers’ rights to include mental health and sexual abuse prevention initiatives.
Her election is regarded as one of the most notable developments in Colombian politics in recent years. It follows earlier controversy surrounding her appointment, alongside fellow former adult performer Juan Carlos Florián, as a deputy minister in Colombia’s Ministry of Equality under President Gustavo Petro’s administration.
