A former adult film actress, Deyci Alejandra Omaña Ortiz, has been sworn in as a senator in Colombia. Ortiz, popularly known by her stage name, Amaranta Hank, secured the seat after a March election victory on a platform advocating rights and protections for adult entertainment workers. The lawmaker, who transitioned from journalism into the adult film industry before returning to public life, has said her past should not stand in the way of her legislative work. she asked, which translates to why a woman who was in the adult industry cannot aspire to a popularly elected office. Omaña, born in the city of Cúcuta, has said her broader agenda in the Senate will also include mental health and sexual abuse initiatives.