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Originally wanting to become a child actress, she admired young starlets like Judy Garland, Shirley Temple, and Bessie Love. She sent out letters to producers and agents hoping to be noticed, initially to no avail, but Vanessa never lost sight of her dream. She finally got her big break in 1987 in the inspiring teacher drama Stand and Deliver (1988), as the academically adept and adorable Ana Delgado. Ana was, as the script stated, a flower ready to bloom, and so was Vanessa. Her success with Stand and Deliver led to a full-fledged career in film and television, with roles in films such as the gangster epic Bound by Honor (1993) and the thought-provoking independent flick Twenty Bucks (1993). Her television work includes guest spots on popular programs including "Seinfeld" (1990) and "Melrose Place" (1992) and recurring roles on "ER" (1994) and "Malcolm & Eddie" (1996). In addition to her acting endeavors, Vanessa is also a talented vocalist and lent her voice in the 2000 thriller Under Suspicion (2000).
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Saved her mother`s life via Heimlich maneuver sometime in 1987, making her one of the few ER cast members who had saved lives in real life.
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