Vanessa Parise

Born: 1970-07-31

Place of birth: New York, New York, USA

Vanessa Parise is a director, actor, and writer. Named one of "Ten Female Directors Breaking Stereotypes" by SheKnows, Vanessa grew up one of five children in a large, extended, Italian-Columbian-Jewish family, which inspired Kiss the Bride (2002). Parise is a dual citizen of the US and Canada.