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{{Infobox Individual
|name= Cameca
|image   = CamecaLooksDown.jpg
|alias=
|species = Human
|image=Cameca.jpg
|origin = [[Mexico]]
|species=Human
|only cs = The Aztecs (TV story)
|origin=[[Mexico]]
|actor   = Margot Van der Burgh
|only= The Aztecs (TV story)
|clip    = The Doctor quizzes Cameca - Doctor Who - The Aztecs - BBC
|actor= Margot Van der Burgh
}}
}}
'''Cameca''' was an elderly [[Aztec]] woman in the [[15th century]].


'''Cameca''' was an elderly [[Aztec]] woman in the [[15th century]].
== Biography ==
== Biography ==
The [[First Doctor]], not understanding the customs of the Aztec empire at the time, unwittingly proposed to Cameca when he shared [[cocoa]] with her. She later helped the Doctor and his companions find the secret entrance to the temple, despite knowing it would allow her beloved to leave her. She gave the Doctor [[Cameca's brooch|her brooch]] before they parted ways, which he took with him as he entered [[The Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Aztecs (TV story)|The Aztecs]]'')
Because of Cameca's age, she spent most of her time in the [[Garden of Peace]] and was often consulted by others for her wisdom.
 
The [[First Doctor]], not understanding the customs of the Aztec empire at the time, unwittingly proposed to Cameca when he shared [[cocoa]] with her. She later helped the Doctor and his companions find the secret entrance to the temple, despite knowing it would allow her beloved to leave her. She gave the Doctor [[Cameca's brooch|her brooch]] before they parted ways, which he took with him as he entered [[The Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Aztecs (TV story)}})
 
The [[Tenth Doctor]] stated that he and Cameca were friends and that he visited her on several occasions. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|Revolutions of Terror (comic story)|part=two}})
 
== Appearance ==
In her mid-fifties, Cameca was a "plumpish" woman with grey hair and a pleasant face. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Aztecs (novelisation)}})


== Behind the scenes ==
== Behind the scenes ==
* Cameca was the first [[human]] woman for whom the Doctor expressed romantic affection. He did not display romantic inclinations on screen again until his [[Eighth Doctor|eighth]] incarnation.
* Cameca was the first [[human]] woman for whom the Doctor expressed romantic affection. He did not display romantic inclinations on screen again until his [[Eighth Doctor|eighth]] incarnation.
* Margot Van der Burgh, the actress playing Cameca, was much younger than the character was intended to be. She was in her late twenties at the time she played the role. Her character's intended age was accomplished with makeup and speaking in a lower voice.
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Latest revision as of 20:24, 3 May 2024

Cameca was an elderly Aztec woman in the 15th century.

Biography[[edit] | [edit source]]

Because of Cameca's age, she spent most of her time in the Garden of Peace and was often consulted by others for her wisdom.

The First Doctor, not understanding the customs of the Aztec empire at the time, unwittingly proposed to Cameca when he shared cocoa with her. She later helped the Doctor and his companions find the secret entrance to the temple, despite knowing it would allow her beloved to leave her. She gave the Doctor her brooch before they parted ways, which he took with him as he entered the TARDIS. (TV: The Aztecs [+]Loading...["The Aztecs (TV story)"])

The Tenth Doctor stated that he and Cameca were friends and that he visited her on several occasions. (COMICRevolutions of Terror (part two) [+]Loading...{"part":"two","1":"Revolutions of Terror (comic story)"})

Appearance[[edit] | [edit source]]

In her mid-fifties, Cameca was a "plumpish" woman with grey hair and a pleasant face. (PROSE: The Aztecs [+]Loading...["The Aztecs (novelisation)"])

Behind the scenes[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • Cameca was the first human woman for whom the Doctor expressed romantic affection. He did not display romantic inclinations on screen again until his eighth incarnation.