Vanessa Hessler facts for kids
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Vanessa Hessler
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Hessler in 2008
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| Born | January 21, 1988 Rome, Italy
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| Nationality | Italian and American |
| Occupation | Model, actress |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Spouse(s) | Gianni Nunnari |
| Partner(s) | Mutassim Gaddafi (2007–2011) Gianni Nunnari |
| Children | 1 |
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| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) |
| Hair color | Blonde |
| Eye color | Blue |
| Agency | Elite |
Vanessa Hessler is a well-known Italian-American model and actress. She was born on January 21, 1988. Vanessa started modeling when she was just 15 years old. Since then, she has appeared in many magazines and advertisements across Italy, Germany, and France.
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Early Life and Languages
Vanessa Hessler's mother is Italian, and her father is American. She lived in Rome, Italy, until she was 8 years old. Then, she moved to Washington, D.C., which is her father's hometown. During her early teenage years, she lived in Rockville, Maryland. In 2002, she moved back to Italy. Vanessa is very good at languages. She can speak Italian, English, and French.
Vanessa's Career
Modeling Work
Vanessa Hessler has worked on TV shows like Donna sotto le stelle and Notte Mediterranea. In 2004, she was chosen for a special advertising campaign for Korff. She also participated in Alta Roma Alta Moda, which is Rome's fashion week.
Vanessa lives in both Rome and Washington, D.C. She has appeared in commercials for brands such as Baby Star, Nara Camicie, and Gilli.
She also planned to work more in television. In early 2006, she wanted to host the show Le Iene. However, Cristina Chiabotto was chosen for the role instead.
Vanessa has been featured in advertisements for many famous brands. These include GUESS, Calvin Klein, Giorgio Armani, L'Oréal, and Ferrero SpA. In February 2010, she walked the runway for the Fall 2010 Prada fashion show in Milan.
In March 2006, Vanessa made her first appearance as a TV show host. This was at the Festival di Sanremo. She hosted alongside Claudia Cedro, Francesca Lancini, and Marta Cecchetto.
Contract Changes
Vanessa Hessler was the main face for the DSL brand "Alice." This service is part of Telefónica Europe. She represented the brand in both Germany and France. In late October 2011, Telefónica Europe decided to end her contract. This decision was made because of comments she made about a conflict in Libya. The company stated that she "failed to distance herself from her comments."
Acting Roles
Vanessa Hessler has also had a successful acting career. In 2005, she appeared in the film Christmas in Miami. She starred alongside Christian De Sica, and this movie made her even more popular.
In 2008, she played the role of Irina, a Greek princess, in the movie Asterix at the Olympic Games. This film also featured famous actors like Clovis Cornillac, Alain Delon, and Gérard Depardieu.
Vanessa also played the main female character in For A Night of Love. This movie was filmed in Italy and released in 2008 as a two-part TV special. She also starred in Cenerentola (2011) and One Thousand and One Nights: Aladdin and Sherazade (2012).
Personal Life
Vanessa Hessler is Catholic. She has a daughter who was born on November 25, 2015. Her partner is the producer Gianni Nunnari.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2011 | Cenerentola: The Heart of a Dreamer | Aurora | Christian Duguay | ||
| Cenerentola: The Lights of the City |
See also
In Spanish: Vanessa Hessler para niños
