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Vanessa is an award-winning British actress, model, presenter, and cultural voice whose work sits at the intersection of storytelling, fashion, beauty, and contemporary culture. Renowned for her commanding screen presence and nuanced performances, she received international acclaim for her award-winning role in A Song from the Dark, with further credits including Dreaming Whilst Black, Bulletproof, and Venus vs Mars. Vanessa has become a trusted face for some of the world’s most recognised beauty and lifestyle houses, most recently gracing a global Primark campaign, along with campaigns for Nivea, Garnier, Schwarzkopf, L’Oréal, Pantene, Max Factor, Adidas, Coca-Cola and Samsung. Her work is defined by an effortless elegance and a commitment to championing authentic representation across the creative industries. Alongside this, Vanessa curates compelling conversations with visionaries shaping the future of fashion, beauty, and entrepreneurship.