Vanessa Veracruz, who is of Mexican heritage, was born and raised in California. At age 16, she worked at Subway, where she dressed as a sandwich outside the store. She later transitioned into mainstream modeling, working for swimwear and lingerie brands and appearing in magazines like Lowrider and Hot Bike. In 2011, Vanessa decided to pursue a career in the adult entertainment industry after a trip to Cancun. She signed with LA Direct Models and filmed her first scene that year. Over the years, she worked in a variety of genres and gained recognition for her performances. In 2013, she was named Twisty's Treat of the Month and won several industry awards, including the XBIZ Award in 2016. Outside of her professional career, Vanessa enjoys cooking, watching sci-fi shows (especially Star Trek), and working out to stay fit. Vanessa has an interest in belly dancing and has several tattoos.

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