Born in the vibrant city of Caracas, Venezuela, but spent her formative years in the sun-kissed city of Miami, Florida, where she nurtured a lifelong passion for ballet. This passion eventually led her to pursue a professional career in dance, but a desire to explore new creative avenues led her to make the bold move to Los Angeles, California, where she traded in her pointe shoes for a life of acting and performing stunts.
As a stunt professional, Vanessa made a name for herself in the industry, earning a prestigious nomination for Best Fire at the Taurus Awards in 2010 for her work on the film "Friday the 13th." In addition to her work as a stunt performer, Vanessa has also collaborated with renowned stunt coordinator Chuck Picerni on multiple feature films.
Vanessa's impressive resume includes doubling for a range of talented actresses, including Vanessa Ferlito (NCIS: New Orleans),Jodi Balfour (Quarry),Natalie Martinez (Under the Dome),Daniella Alonso (Revolution),Shay Mitchell (Pretty Little Liars),and Brooke Burke. Outside of her professional pursuits, Vanessa is a devoted mother to her beautiful daughter, Julia, who was named in honor of the legendary actress Julia Roberts. Vanessa and her family reside in the charming city of New Orleans, Louisiana, where she continues to thrive as a talented and multifaceted performer.
