Involved in the acting community for much of her life Vanessa graduated from Toi Whakaari/NZ drama school in 1997.

For acting work offers please contact Auckland Actors to  request an audition. 

Showcast link: https://app.showcast.com.au/profile/8rgFBF5Y

Having also worked with students at Toi Whakaari NZ Drama School in a ‘moderating’ & teaching role, one of her strengths is fostering talent. She is also passionate about encouraging resilience and a sense of individual voice in the acting industry. Vanessa is a champion of diversity in terms of gender, neurodiversity & in support of marginalized voices.
She has also written and directed theatre.

Vanessa is Pākehā and of Ngāi Tahu descent on her mother's side.

 

Credits include:

Web Series

2022 Self help, 'Jojo' Wrestler Ltd Dir: Rawiri Jobe/Michelle Ang

Short Film

2022 Memories of a Mother, 'Lily Jameson' No Knead Productions Dir: Jack Arbuckle

2020 The Flame, 'Matilda' Victoria University Film School Dir: Kieran Charnock

2019 Perfect Prom, 'Peggy' Dir: Jaimee Poipoi

2019 Rift, 'Sonya' NZ Film and TV School Dir: Himiona Grace

 

Theatre

2016 Far Away, 'Harper' BATS Dir: Tabitha Arthur

2016 Love & Information, 'Various' BATS Dir: Tabitha Arthur

2015 The Quiet Room, 'Dr Elaine Lee' BATS Dir: Jane Yonge

2015 The Runner (public reading) , 'Various (solo show)' Dir: Self Directed

1996  Vinegar Tom, 'Alice' BATS  Dir: Murray Lynch

1996 Pentecost, 'Tunu' Taki Rua Dir: Robin Payne

1995 The Fairy Queen, 'Puck' Downstage Theatre / The Pocket Opera Company

 

Television Commercials

2022 Whittakers NZ only
Waitemata Film  Dir: Peter Burger

Training