Vanessa Haywood

Vanessa Haywood

약력

Vanessa Haywood (b. 1978) is a South African actress, model, television presenter and businesswoman, standing in at 5' 8" (1.73 m). Vanessa has been an entertainer from a very early age, appearing in her first theatre production at the age of 4. The budding actress appeared on stage throughout her childhood and as a teenager, dancing and acting. In 2000, she was a Miss South Africa finalist where she was spotted by one of the most sought after modeling agencies in South Africa. Her modeling career took her to various exotic destinations all over the world and she lived between London, Hamburg and Cape Town. She has appeared on countless magazine covers such as Elle, Shape, Woman & Home, Bicycling, and Living & Loving, and has been the face of a number of successful campaigns. Vanessa’s love of entertainment lead her to study drama to further her acting career in film and television, but not before gaining diplomas in both marketing and business management. She recently completed a course in Digital Marketing through the Red & Yellow School. Her successful television career started well before her film career did, having presented for Groen (Kyknet), Top Billing (SABC 3), AgriTV (SABC 1), Superdance (ETV) and Wildlife Video Cast (Asia). She also hosted her own entertainment slot on 2 Oceans Vibe Radio, and is an avid free-lance writer and voice artist. Her biggest career success came in 2009 when she was cast as the leading lady for District 9 directed by Neill Blomkamp and produced by Peter Jackson (Lord of the Rings) which sat at number 1 at the Box Office for 3 weeks, taking in more than $200 000 million. It was nominated for 4 Oscars. She also had small roles in The Sweet Shop, Blood Diamond and Hey Boy. Vanessa competed in MNET’s “Survivor Maldives – Celebs vs Plebs” in 2011, which she describes as a phenomenal life changing experience. It’s this adventurous spirit, which forms the foundation of her great love for sport. She is a keen trail runner, cyclist and plays the odd game of golf too. She is also a water sports enthusiast who enjoys scuba diving and water skiing. Being married to one of South Africa’s most successful sportsmen, Ryan Sandes, only fortified her love for sport even more. At the end of 2012 she started taking her cycling seriously and raced competitively for a number of years. Vanessa is a respected endurance athlete having completed two ABSA Cape Epic’s, the Leadville 100 miler (Colorado, USA), the Otter Trail Run and many other races. Although still active within the entertainment industry, MC-ing, recording voice-overs, and filming corporate videos and TV commercials, Vanessa is a keen businesswoman and “influencer” involved in marketing and digital media management. Vanessa says that the greatest accomplishment of her life yet, is becoming a mother - she recently became a mum to Max, and her little boy keeps her on her toes! She enjoys inspiring men, woman and children to live positive, healthier, and more active lifestyles. Her love for the outdoors and people creates the foundation of the environmental and social messages she shares with her followers. She considers the charity work she’s involved with as a very important part of her life and works with organisations such as such The Pink Drive, Lettie Love Fund, the Laureus Foundation, SPCA and DARG (Domestic Animal Rescue Group).

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Vanessa Haywood

참여 작품

The Sweet Shop
Shelley (uncredited)
Rock star Jarvis Marshall returns to the village where he grew up when his estranged mother dies. He finds many of his childhood friends, including local Sweet Shop owner Katie Powell have never left.
디스트릭트 9
Tania van de Merwe
남아공 상공에 불시착한 외계인들은 요하네스버그 인근 지역 외계인 수용구역 ‘디스트릭트 9’에 임시 수용된 채 28년 동안 인간의 통제를 받게 된다. 외계인 관리국 MNU는 외계인들로 인해 무법지대로 변해버린 ‘디스트릭트 9’을 강제 철거하기로 결정하고, 프로젝트를 추진하던 중 책임자 비커스가 외계물질에 노출되는 사고를 당한다. 유전자 변이를 일으키면서 외계인으로 변해가는 비커스. 정부는 비커스가 외계 신무기를 가동시킬 수 있는 유일한 인물이라는 것을 알고 비밀리에 그를 추적하기 시작한다. 정부의 감시시스템이 조여오는 가운데, 비커스는 외계인 수용 구역 ‘디스트릭트 9’으로 숨어드는데…
블러드 다이아몬드
Diplomat's Wife (uncredited)
밀수를 일삼는 용병 대니 아처(레오나르도 디카프리오)는 다이아몬드 광산에서 강제노역을 하던 솔로몬(디몬 하운수)이 유래 없이 크고 희귀한 다이아몬드를 발견해 숨기고 있다는 사실을 알게 된다. 아처는 그 다이아몬드가 아프리카에서 벗어날 기회임을 알고 그에게 접근하지만, 이 다이아몬드는 소년병으로 끌려간 솔로몬의 아들을 구하기 위한 것. 매디 보웬(제니퍼 코넬리)은 다이아몬드 산업의 부패를 폭로하고 숨겨진 진실을 밝히려고 하는 이상주의적 기자. 매디는 정보를 얻기 위해 아처를 찾지만 이내 그가 자신을 더 필요로 한다는 것을 알게 된다. 아처는 매디의 도움으로 솔로몬과 함께 반란 세력의 영토를 통과하기로 결정한다.