Vanessa Marquez facts for kids
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Vanessa Marquez
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Vanessa Marquez
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Vanessa Rosalia Marquez
December 21, 1968 |
| Died | August 30, 2018 (aged 49) |
| Cause of death | Gunshot wounds by police officers |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1987–2017 |
Vanessa Rosalia Marquez (born December 21, 1968 – died August 30, 2018) was an American actress. She was best known for playing Nurse Wendy Goldman in the first three seasons of the TV show ER. She also had a memorable role as Ana Delgado in the 1988 movie Stand and Deliver.
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Her Acting Career
Vanessa Marquez started her acting journey and became well-known for her roles in both movies and television.
Early Roles and TV Shows
After her success in Stand and Deliver, Vanessa appeared in a 1992 episode of Seinfeld called "The Cheever Letters". In this episode, she played a secretary. She also acted in the crime drama Blood In Blood Out (1993) and the independent film Twenty Bucks (1993).
On television, she made guest appearances on popular shows like Melrose Place in 1994 and Malcolm & Eddie in 1999. Her most famous TV role was as Nurse Wendy Goldman on ER, where she appeared from 1994 to 1997. Besides acting, Vanessa also showed her singing talent in the 2000 thriller movie Under Suspicion.
Her Life
Vanessa Rosalia Marquez was born in Los Angeles County, California. Her father, John Marquez, passed away when she was very young, during the Vietnam War. She grew up in Montebello and went to Schurr High School.
Health Challenges
Later in her life, Vanessa faced several health challenges. These struggles made it very difficult for her to continue her acting career and often kept her at home.
Her Passing
Vanessa Marquez passed away on August 30, 2018, at her home in South Pasadena, California. Authorities had been called to her home for a "wellness check" to see if she was okay. During this incident, she was taken to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
In 2021, the City of South Pasadena reached an agreement with Vanessa's mother, settling a lawsuit for $450,000.
What She Acted In
Here are some of the movies and TV shows Vanessa Marquez appeared in:
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1988 | Stand and Deliver | Ana Delgado | |
| 1989 | Night Children | Runt | |
| 1992 | Maniac Cop III: Badge of Silence | Terry | |
| 1993 | Twenty Bucks | Melanie | |
| Blood In Blood Out | Montana's daughter | ||
| Father Hood | Delores | ||
| 2000 | Under Suspicion | Singer | Voice |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1990 | To My Daughter | Student #1 | Television film |
| Wiseguy | Consuelo Burns | Episodes: "Point of No Return" and "Changing Houses" | |
| Sweet 15 | Lupe | Television film | |
| 1991 | Locked Up: A Mother's Rage | Yo-Yo | Television film |
| 1992 | Tequila and Bonetti | Lupe | Episode: "Brooklyn and the Beast" |
| Seinfeld | Receptionist | Episode: "The Cheever Letters" | |
| 1994 | State of Emergency | Violetta | Television film |
| Nurses | Angelica | Episode: "The One After the Earthquake" | |
| Melrose Place | Linda Cortez | Episode: "The Doctor Who Rocks the Cradle" | |
| 1994–1997 | ER | Nurse Wendy Goldman | Recurring role, 27 episodes |
| 1997 | All Lies End in Murder | Yvonne Valesquez | Television film |
| 1999 | Malcolm & Eddie | Janice Ramos | Episodes: "The Fool Monty", "As You Strike It" and "Worst Impressions" |
| 2001 | Fire & Ice | Wanda Hernandez | Television film |
Videos
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2006 | Return of Pink Five | Pink Squadron Pilot | Short |
See also
In Spanish: Vanessa Marquez para niños
