| Vanessa Marcil Quick Info |
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| Height | 5 ft 4 in |
| Weight | 56 kg |
| Date of Birth | October 15, 1968 |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Vanessa Marcil is an American actress who is best known for playing Brenda Barrett in the daytime television soap opera General Hospital, Gina Kincaid in the Fox teen drama series Beverly Hills, 90210, and Sam Marquez in the NBC comedy-drama series Las Vegas. She has also been cast in other shows like High Incident, Spin City, NYPD Blue, Crossing Jordan, Lipstick Jungle, Without a Trace, Hell’s Kitchen, The Bannen Way, and Hawaii Five-0. In addition to that, Vanessa Marcil has been a part of a number of movies which include the likes of Nice Guys Sleep Alone, The Rock, This Space Between Us, Storm Watch, 976-WISH, The Nanny Express, Bad Tutor, The Convenient Groom, One Hot Summer, My Stepfather’s Secret, The Wrong Mother, and To Love, Honor and Deceive.
Born Name
Vanessa Sally Ortiz
Nick Name
Vanessa
Sun Sign
Libra
Born Place
Indio, California, United States
Residence
She divides her time between –
- Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States
- New York, United States
Nationality
Education
Vanessa went to the Indio High School in California.
After the completion of her high school education, she got enrolled at the College of the Desert in Palm Desert where she studied law.
Occupation
Actress
Family
- Father – Peter Ortiz (Contractor) (Passed away on September 14, 2017)
- Mother – Patricia Marcil Ortiz (Herbalist)
- Siblings – Tina Ortiz (Older Sister), Sherry Ortiz (Older Sister), Sam Ortiz (Older Brother)
- Others – Pete Montoya Ortiz (Paternal Grandfather), Sally Barriqas Nieto (Paternal Grandmother), Jean-Joseph Marcil (Maternal Grandfather), Suzanna Lenora DeMay (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
Vanessa Marcil has been represented by –
- aTa Management
- Beth Stein and Associates, Artist Management Company, Los Angeles, California, United States
Net Worth
Her net worth has been $4 Million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 4 in or 163 cm
Weight
56 kg or 123.5 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Vanessa has dated –
Rob Camilletti – Vanessa had a short-lived affair with actor Rob Camilletti.Corey Feldman – After dating for a brief period, Vanessa got married to actor Corey Feldman in 1989. She didn’t tell her family about their marriage for nearly a year. Despite being officially married, they didn’t adopt a married lifestyle. They even didn’t live together. The duo decided to go separate ways in 1992 and got officially divorced in 1993. Interestingly, in her 2005 interview, Vanessa denied being married to Corey. She claimed that Corey was basically someone with whom she did drugs in her late teens. However, Nevada marriage records suggest otherwise.Vince Neil (1992) – Vanessa had a very short-lived fling with musician and vocalist, Vince Neil, who is popular for his work with the rock band Motley Crue in 1992. Vince himself owned up to having slept with Vanessa in his autobiography, Tattoos & Tequila: To Hell and Back with One of Rock’s Most Notorious Frontmen.Antonio Sabàto Jr. (1993) – Vanessa had a short-lived affair with Italian-born actor and model, Antonio Sabàto Jr. starting in the early months of 1993. Vanessa had grown close to Antonio while he made a guest appearance in the TV series, General Hospital.Nathan Fillion (1995-1996) – Vanessa got into a relationship with actor Nathan Fillion in the mid-1995. After dating for a brief period, they even decided to get engaged. However, their relationship didn’t last long as they went their separate ways about a year later. Vanessa would later reveal that drugs were one of the factors for their breakup.Tyler Christopher (1997-1999) – Vanessa started dating actor Tyler Christopher after having grown close to him during the shooting of the TV series, General Hospital. Once again, Vanessa decided to get engaged. However, the final step eluded her once again.Brian Austin Green (1999-2003) – Marcil got into a relationship with actor Brian Austin Green in the latter half of 1999. They had reportedly got serious about each other while working in the TV series, Beverly Hills 90210. In March 2002, they welcomed a son, Kassius Lijah Marcil-Green. The rumors also claimed that they had gotten engaged. However, by early 2003, they had decided to go separate ways. In 2012, Brian filed a $200,000 lawsuit against Vanessa claiming that she hadn’t returned the money he had loaned her. However, the case was tossed out by the Los Angeles Supreme Court as the statute of limitations ran out.Ben Younger (2005) – Vanessa was reported to be going out with screenwriter and film director Ben Younger in October 2005 after they were pictured together on the red carpet at the premiere of Prime in New York City.Jeremy Piven (2005) – Vanessa was linked with actor Jeremy Piven in 2005 after they were pictured partying in a swanky Hollywood Club. It seemed that Vanessa had partied a bit too hard as Jeremy had to carry her to the car.Carmine Giovinazzo (2010-2013) – After dating for a brief period of time, Vanessa got married to actor Carmine Giovinazzo in June 2010 in a private ceremony in New York City. By June 2011, Vanessa was pregnant. By the end of the year, she had suffered a miscarriage for the second time that year. In August 2012, she filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences. In March 2013, they got a formal divorce.50 Cent (2015) – Vanessa was reported to have hooked up with rapper and record producer 50 Cent. The reports of them being an item started circulating in January after she shared a picture of them on her social media account.MC Martin (2015-Present) – In April 2015, she announced on social media that she was engaged to California Deputy Sheriff MC Martin. It was later announced on November 13, 2017, that she was pregnant again and on January 9, 2018, she revealed that the duo was expecting a daughter. However, she revealed on Instagram on January 27, 2018, that she had suffered her 7th miscarriage.Race / Ethnicity
Multiracial (Hispanic and White)
On her father’s side, she is of Mexican descent. While, on her mother’s side, she has Italian, French, French-Canadian, German, English, and Portuguese ancestry.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Partial dimpled smile
Measurements
36-27-37 in or 91.5-68.5-94 cm
Dress Size
10 (US) or 42 (EU)
Bra Size
34B
Shoe Size
6.5 (US) or 4 (UK) or 37 (EU)
Brand Endorsements
Vanessa has served as a brand ambassador for the hair care brand, Head & Shoulders.
She has starred in a TV commercial for California Tourism Commission.
Along with Cynthia Sass, she has served as a hostess for the infomercial of DDF (Doctor’s Dermatologic Formula) skin care system.
Religion
She was a Roman Catholic before converting to Judaism.
Best Known For
- Being cast as Brenda Barrett in the medical drama series, General Hospital
- Playing the role of Gina Kincaid in the drama TV series, Beverly Hills, 90210
First Film
Vanessa made her film debut in the role of Carla Pestalozzi in the 1996 action thriller The Rock.
First TV Show
In September 1992, she made her first TV show appearance in the medical drama series, General Hospital.
Personal Trainer
Vanessa relies on her active lifestyle to keep her figure in shape. She regularly works out in the gym with a focus on intense cardio and strengthening exercises. The other physical activity she enjoys is yoga. Her yoga sessions have helped tone her aging muscles, deal with myriads of age-related pains, and stress management in an organic way.
She also likes to take her dogs out for a walk. Plus, in her free time, she likes to go out snowboarding.
Regarding diet, she doesn’t believe in restricting anything and tries to eat everything in moderation. Overall, she largely follows a vegetarian dietary routine.
Vanessa Marcil Favorite Things
- Movies – The Godfather (1972), Urban Cowboy (1980), An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), Terms of Endearment (1983), Life Is Beautiful (1997)
- Fast Food – Potato Chips
- Performer – Prince
- Childhood Memory – Her mother bringing apples and cheese for her while she used to study in her childhood
Source – Chicago Tribune
Vanessa Marcil Facts
In 1996, People magazine included her on the list of “50 Most Beautiful People”. Later, in 2008, she was again included by People on the “100 Most Beautiful People” list.In 1996, she was denied an opportunity to model for the cover of Playboy magazine.She had auditioned for the role of Nancy in the thriller movie, I Still Know What You Did Last Summer. However, the director decided against casting her as he felt she was too beautiful and would take attention away from other actors.She has established Patricia House in Los Angeles, which works to support women who can’t care for their children. She has also created a hotline, which helps such women find good homes for their children.She reportedly served as a muse for acclaimed pop singer Prince, who wrote the song “The Most Beautiful Girl in the World” after taking inspiration from her beauty.In 2005, Maxim magazine placed her in the 19th spot on the Hot 100 list. The following year, FHM magazine placed her in the 92nd position in a similar list.Aaron Spelling, the creator of Beverly Hills, 90210, created the role of Gina Kincaid, especially for her. He had kept Vanessa in mind while writing the role.She has designed her own range of children’s apparel under the Kass label, which was created for the African market. Vanessa had decided to name this clothing range in honor of her son, Kassius.Part of the proceeds from the sale of apparels from her clothing range was used to build schools in Africa. They also used proceeds to run care centers to empower and support women and children in Africa.Alongside Mark Gantt, Gabriel Tigerman, Michael Ironside, Robert Forster, Michael Lerner, Autumn Reeser, Brianne Davis, and Brynn Thayer, she co-starred as Madison in the crime drama web series The Bannen Way in 2010.When she was born, her parents decided to name her in honor of renowned English actress Vanessa Redgrave, who had won an Academy Award, Tony Award, and Olivier Award.ncG1vNJzZmiglZa5tbTYnJylnZJjsLC5jq%2BYp52jqK5uucCrmqKkXw%3D%3D