Biography

Vanessa Ross is a multiple award winning, seasoned and well-trained SAG and AFTRA actress, with over ten years experience. She has captured the film and television industry with leads and supporting roles. She has worked both dramatic and comedic projects, in all mediums. Having worked with with Jeremy Piven, Lindsay Lohan, Ving Rhames, Mindy Robinson, Isaac C. Singleton, Patrick Durham, Derek Zemrak, Demetrius Navarro, Robert Miano, Romane Simon, Steve Crest and many more. She trains at A.C.T. (Actors Certified Training), Hollywood; advanced courses at Santa Monica College; workshops at Network Studio; and private coaches in San Francisco, her native area.

A second career is modeling, which did jump start her acting career. At age five, she began modeling for major department stores. This evolved to print, runway, video/film and promotional work.

What other artistic skills does Vanessa maintain? A jazz dancer with a ballet foundation since age eight, then picking up a little hip hop, compliments her acting and modeling careers. Music training includes voice, violin, guitar and piano. She draws, preferring illustrative, beach, tribal art, as well as portraits (pencil, permanent pens, paint pens) and acrylics/oil projects. She has advanced art courses from Diablo Valley College and Santa Monica College; even computer-art courses.