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Hessler in January 2008
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Born |
Vanessa Hessler January 21, 1988 Rome, Lazio, Italy |
Nationality | Italian and American |
Occupation | Model, Actress |
Years active | 2005–present |
Website | glamourmodelmanagement |
Modeling information | |
Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) |
Hair color | Blonde |
Eye color | Blue |
Manager | Elite |
Vanessa Hessler (born January 21, 1988) is an Italian-American model and actress. A model since she was 15, Hessler has appeared in many publications throughout Italy, Germany and France.
Hessler was born in Rome, Lazio, Italy, to John Hessler, an American, and Gabriella, an Italian. She lived in Rome until she was 8, then moved to Washington DC, her father's birthplace. She lived in Rockville, MD in her early teenage years. In 2002 she returned to Italy. She speaks Italian, English and French.
Hessler worked for Donna sotto le stelle and Notte Mediterranea, both on TV. In 2004, she was chosen for a Korff's advertising campaign and for Alta Roma Alta Moda, the Rome fashion week.
She lives in Rome and Washington D.C., and appeared in commercials for Baby Star, Nara Camicie and Gilli.
Hessler planned to work in television, and in early 2006 she wanted to replace Alessia Marcuzzi to host Le Iene, but lost to Cristina Chiabotto.
Hessler has appeared in advertising for GUESS, Calvin Klein, Giorgio Armani, L'Oréal, and Ferrero SpA. In February 2010, Vanessa walked for the Fall 2010 Prada show in Milan,
In March 2006, she made her debut as a TV show host at the Festival di Sanremo with Claudia Cedro, Francesca Lancini, and Marta Cecchetto.