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 was born on January 21, 1988. She is a model and actress from both Italy and America. Vanessa started modeling when she was 15 years old. She has been featured in many magazines and ads in Italy, Germany, and France.
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About Vanessa's Early Life
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., where her father was born.
She spent her early teenage years in Rockville, Maryland. In 2002, she moved back to Italy. Vanessa can speak three languages: Italian, English, and French.
Vanessa's Career Journey
Modeling Work
Vanessa Hessler has worked on TV shows like Donna sotto le stelle and Notte Mediterranea. In 2004, she was chosen for a big ad campaign for Korff. She also worked for 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.
In early 2006, Vanessa wanted to host the TV show Le Iene. However, Cristina Chiabotto was chosen for the role instead.
Vanessa has also been in advertisements for 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, she hosted the Festival di Sanremo TV show. She hosted it with Claudia Cedro, Francesca Lancini, and Marta Cecchetto.
Acting Roles
Vanessa Hessler started acting in 2005. She was in the film Christmas in Miami (Italian: Natale a Miami). She acted alongside Christian De Sica. This movie helped her become very popular.
In 2008, she played Princess Irina in Asterix at the Olympic Games. This French film also featured actors like Clovis Cornillac, Alain Delon, and Gérard Depardieu.
Vanessa also played the main female role in For A Night of Love. This Italian film was 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).
Vanessa's Personal Life
Vanessa Hessler is a Catholic, but she considers herself a non-practicing believer. She has a daughter who was born on November 25, 2015. Her partner is producer Gianni Nunnari.
Vanessa's 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
