Vanessa Williams
Vanessa Estelle Williams (Actress, Singer, Writer, Director) born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, is a talented force that came to Hollywood in the 90's with passion purpose and staying power. This highly sought-after creative artist wrapped "A Rich Christmas" a feature film for BET this past December 2020 and most recently completed the film "Christmas Family Reunion" with The Ninth House production company. Vanessa stars in Sidra Smith's six-part miniseries "A Luv Tale" coming soon to the Essence Magazine digital platform. Off the coast of East Africa in the middle of the Indian Ocean, Vanessa jetted to luscious Mauritius to shoot the indie comedy feature "Singleholic" opposite Erica Ash, Rotimi, Stephen Bishop and Tyson Beckford. Coming soon Vanessa will reprise her role as Anna Marie in the Candyman sequel "Say My Name," directed by Nia DaCosta, written and produced by Jordan Peele. Williams made her film debut playing as the gun toting head of security "Keisha" in the urban classic film "New Jack City." Other film credits include "Thriller" streaming now on Netflix, "Raising Izzie, Imagine That", "Like Mike," "Punks, Mother," "Candyman." Williams earned an Emmy Nomination for her work in the Showtime original film "Our America." After six consecutive nominations in the category Vanessa won the 2003 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series for her brilliant portrayal of Maxine Chadway in the hit Showtime series "Soul Food." Her star turn in "Raising Izzie" earned GMCTV its highest world premiere television rating and received a 2013 NAACP Image Award nomination for best Television Movie or Mini-Series. Television credits include NBC's long running daytime soap "Days of Our Lives," Freeform network's "Famous in Love." "The Flash, Ward of the State, the Bay series, "Sugar Mommas," "Lincoln Heights," "Everybody Hates Chris," "Knight Riders," "Flirting with Forty," "Ice Spiders," "Cold Case," "Soul Food" TV series (5 seasons), "Our America," "The Steve Harvey Show," "Chicago Hope," "Murder One," "Living Single," "NYPD Blue," "Melrose Place," "The Cosby Show" and "Law & Order." Vanessa debuted on Broadway in Lincoln Center Theatre's production of "Sarafina." In 2012 Ms. Williams garnered rave reviews for her role as Esther in the critically acclaimed production of Lynn Nottage's "Intimate Apparel" at the Pasadena Playhouse. Her other Broadway and theatre credits include "Mule Bone," "Death and the Kings Horseman" and regional productions of "The Vagina Monologues, Issues, Abyssinia" and a European tour of the musical "HAIR." An excerpt from her book "Shine," published in the June 2004 Essence Magazine became the basis for her solo show "Feet On the Ceiling!" a coming-of-age story. "Feet On the Ceiling" premiered at the "National Black Theatre Festival" in 2011 and plays regular engagements in cities and colleges throughout the US and the Caribbean. Serving as Vice Chair on the Executive Board of Directors of The Black Aids Institute, Williams is also Chair of BAI's Hollywood Task Force on Aids. Recruiting and directing her colleagues in a series of Celebrity PSAs on HIV Awareness / AIDS Prevention. An internationally recognized star, Williams' global brand appeal is authentic, energetic, and thoroughly relatable. An artist and mother of two creatively talented boys, Omar and Haile Wiseman, Vanessa blends passion and youthful exuberance with timeless charm and soulfulness that deeply connects with people. She is a talent audiences love, trust and admire.
Vanessa Winter
Vanessa Winter is known for Deadstream (2022), Devil's Got My Back (2018) and The Headless Princess (2015).
Vanessa Wright
Vanessa Wright is an actress, known for 100 tula para kay Stella (2017), Sabado (2019) and Class 3-C Has a Secret (2016).
Vanessa Yao
Vanessa Yao is an actress, known for Durham County (2007) and Kung Fu (2021).
Vanessa Zanardi
Vanessa Zanardi was born in Londrina, Parana, Brazil. She is an actor known for "Os Desafinados", "Charles Manson", among others. She lived in Rio de Janeiro for 7 years studying and practicing her talent. While in Rio de Janeiro she studied in two Universities, one for Cinema and another for Theater. Since 2009 she has been living in Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Vanessa Zima
Vanessa Zima was born in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, to parents Dennis and Marie, and is the sister of actresses Madeline Zima and Yvonne Zima. "Zima", a Polish surname, is her mother's maiden name; Vanessa's maternal grandfather was of Polish descent, while her other ancestry is Italian, German, and Irish. Zima moved to LA and began her film career at the age of eight in The Baby-Sitters Club (1995), with Larisa Oleynik and Rachael Leigh Cook. She later appeared in a recurrent role as Daniel Benzali's daughter on Murder One (1995), and shortly afterwards took on the role of "Penny Jackson" in Ulee's Gold (1997), from her older sister, Madeline, who had other commitments. This led to her role in Wicked (1998), playing Julia Stiles' younger sister, and guest-starring roles on The Visitor (1997), Crisis Center (1997) and Family Law (1999). Vanessa then landed her first starring role in the independent film Zoe (2001). When not working, Vanessa enjoys choreography and dance.
Vanessa da Mata
Vanessa da Mata was born on February 10, 1976 in Alto Garças, Mato Grosso, Brazil. She is a music artist and actress, known for The Man from the Future (2011), From Beginning to End (2009) and Morde & Assopra (2011).
Vanessa del Rio
Vanessa del Rio was born on March 31, 1952 in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. She is an actress and director.
Vanesu Samunyai
Vanesu Samunyai is an actress, known for The Sandman (2022), Geeked Week Unlocked: Sandman (2022) and IMDb on the Scene - Interviews (2017).
Vaneza Leza Pitynski
Vaneza Leza Pitynski is an actress, singer, voice actress, fashion blogger, and digital manager. She is best known for her roles as Lorena Garcia on "The Brothers Garcia" and Skye in "Fatherhood". Vaneza released one CD called "Mr. Guapo" and a CD single for her song "All I Wanna Do is Dance". Her unreleased song "Friends Forever" was only featured in "The Brothers Garcia: Mysteries of the Maya". During her time on "The Brothers Garcia" Vaneza sang the show's end theme song "Tu Eres Mi Alegria". Vaneza graduated from University of Southern California in 2010 and later on she began her new career as a fashion blogger. She also worked at Starworks Group as a digital media strategist and a digital marketing manager at 19 Entertainment. Today Vaneza is digital product manager at Interscope Records. Sixteen years after "Fatherhood" came to an end Vaneza returned to acting to once again star as Lorena Garcia Gomez in "The Garcias".