Vanessa Nottingham is a Brazilian-American actress, director, and producer based in Los Angeles, California. Vanessa began her on-camera debut at age seven in South Florida. As a child actor, she was featured in movies, commercials, and theatrical productions in Miami. In 2021, she graduated from the University of Florida with a BFA in Acting and moved to Los Angeles where she has since appeared in the popular series Dhar Mann. Vanessa is also the co-founder of Divergent House, a film studio that produces films and shows that help tell underrepresented stories and place women, people of color, and those in the queer community in above the line positions.