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DEC 2019

  • Sayonara! I’m going to Disney World and then Texas until next year. Sometimes, you gotta do a little travelling and have some fun. Spending quality time with loved ones is always a good idea. Happy New Year everyone! See you in 2020!

NOV 2019

  • Hosting Red Carpet at 8th annual Urban Action Showcase Film Festival + Expo. It’s my eighth year returning to this amazing film festival which holds such a special place in my heart. I’ll be interviewing celebs, local filmmakers and award winners!

SEPT/OCT 2019

  • Filmed a hosting video for Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards

  • Filmed one episode of Season 2 of “Queens the Series” playing Lucy, a sweet, real estate lawyer who finds herself suddenly in the crosshairs of her co-worker because she’s mixed Asian-American.

AUG 2019

  • Currently FILMING segment for Scenic Fights YouTube page as on-camera host introducing interviews with top stunt professionals, actors and martial artists all over the world.

  • Currently FILMING tribute “AniMatrix” fight-scene with Demetrius Angelo (Urban Action Showcase Film Festival Founder) to premiere at the UASE Film Festival in November 2019 sponsored by Cinemax/HBO as a tribute to The Matrix 20th anniversary celebration they will be having.

JULY 2019

  • BOOKED Print Ad for KNOLL luxury furniture company

    MAY 2019

  • BOOKED Dallas Holocaust Museum shoot as on-camera host for a new building opening Sept 2019!

  • CATFIGHT premiered at the Director’s Guild of America Theater in NYC

APRIL 2019

  • FILMED the U5 on Law and Order: SVU!
    *The episode called “DISS” will air May 2, 2019

  • BOOKED Con Ed Print Campaign!

  • CATFIGHT is almost complete! Went in for some final ADR work this week and the new trailer drops next week! It will premiere for a private, industry screening at the DGA theater on May 23rd, 2019!

MARCH 2019

  • BOOKED U5 on network tv show, playing an EMT

  • CALLBACK for a Guest Star role on CBS show

  • BOOKED new digital video project for food/nutrition services company

  • BOOKED industrial as HOST for major bowling company brand

New Ad - LOLA

Vanessa had a blast shooting this new ad for LOLA tampon subscription service - you’ve probably seen it on Instagram!

Directed by: Gaelan Draper
Casting by:
Brooke Goldman

New Ad - Lion’s Den

Vanessa recently shot this quirky, sexy new ad for “Lion’s Den” novelty products.

Directed by: Ben Weinsten
Casting by: Gary Armstrong (Stacy Gallo Casting)

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Catfight Short Film - Wrapped!

Vanessa recently wrapped on a short film called, “Catfight” cast by Rebecca LaGore from Liz Lewis Casting.

She plays “Barb” a retired death match fighter, who now trains the new girls that form Bill’s Bombshells. When she falls in love with the prized fighter, Sadie, she hatches a plan for them to escape together- but not everything goes as planned. Will their love win in the end?

Vanessa was thrilled to be a part of this production because it not only stars two actresses of Asian descent in the lead roles plus was a story highlighting a love between two women - but she got to do her own stunts and fight choreography.

xoxo
Onwards!