Camila Sosa Villada, born on January 28, 1982, in La Falda, is a celebrated transgender Argentine writer, actress, and playwright. She gained widespread acclaim with her debut novel Las malas (2019), a poignant narrative centered around a group of trans women engaged in street prostitution in Parque Sarmiento. The novel not only achieved critical and commercial success but also established her as one of the most original voices in contemporary Argentine and LGBTQ literature.

Her work has received numerous literary accolades, including the prestigious Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz Prize, and has been translated into various languages such as French, English, German, Croatian, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, and Swedish. Villada has also made significant contributions to theatre, film, and television, further showcasing her versatile talent.