Vanessa Aspillaga Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Ethnicity, Awards, Movies, Husband
Vanessa Aspillaga is an American actress recognized for her work across stage, film, television.
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She is best known for originating the role of Marela in the Pulitzer Prize-winning Broadway play Anna in the Tropics, for supporting roles in films such as Morning Glory, Hustlers, Leave the World Behind, as well as a recurring part on the series Only Murders in the Building.
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| Name: | Vanessa Aspillaga |
| Born: | 16 September 1972 (age 53 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Miami Beach, Florida, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Ethnicity: | Latina |
| Height: | 1.65 m |
| Religion: | Christianity |
| Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Aspillaga |
| Occupation: | Actress |
| Net Worth: | $1 million–3 million |
Early Life and Education
Vanessa Aspillaga was born on September 16, 1972, in Miami Beach, Florida, to parents referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Aspillaga.
She was raised in Miami Beach, moved to New York City at the age of 17 to pursue acting. Details regarding siblings have not been publicly disclosed.
She is a founding member of the LAByrinth Theater Company, is fluent in Spanish with conversational ability in Portuguese, Italian, French. She is of Latina origin, her religion is Christianity.
Career
Vanessa Aspillaga began her professional acting career in the early 1990s, making her film debut as Marie in Mr. Wonderful (1993), directed by Anthony Minghella.
Around the same time she joined the Latino Actors Base, which evolved into the LAByrinth Theater Company. She built a strong foundation in theater, appearing at venues including the Public Theater, Lincoln Center, regional stages.
In 2003 she made her Broadway debut originating the role of Marela opposite Jimmy Smits in Nilo Cruz‘s Pulitzer Prize-winning Anna in the Tropics.
Additional stage credits include The Clean House at Lincoln Center, Amy and the Orphans (earning a Lucille Lortel Award nomination).
Her screen work spans guest, recurring television roles on series such as Law & Order, The Good Wife, Nurse Jackie, The Jim Gaffigan Show (as Blanca), Flesh and Bone, Only Murders in the Building (as Ursula).
Film appearances include Morning Glory (2010), Love & Other Drugs (2010), Gun Hill Road (2011), Hustlers (2019), A Journal for Jordan (2021), Trick (2019), Leave the World Behind (2023). She continues to work steadily in both theater, on-screen projects.
Awards and Nominations
- Lucille Lortel Award nomination for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Amy and the Orphans)
- Drama League nomination and HOLA Award for stage work
Social Media
- Instagram Handle: @vanessaaspillaga
- Twitter/X Handle: @VAspillaga
Personal Life
Vanessa Aspillaga, 53 years old, 1.65 m tall, keeps her personal life private. No public details are available regarding a spouse, long-term partners, or children.
She has expressed enjoyment of oil painting, extensive travel.
Net Worth
Vanessa Aspillaga has an estimated net worth in the range of $1–3 million. Her income is derived primarily from stage performances, supporting film roles, television appearances over three decades of professional work.
Filmography
- Mr. Wonderful (1993)
- Morning Glory (2010)
- Love & Other Drugs (2010)
- Gun Hill Road (2011)
- Hustlers (2019)
- Trick (2019)
- A Journal for Jordan (2021)
- Only Murders in the Building (2021–2025)
- Leave the World Behind (2023)
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