Vanessa Lachey

Vanessa Lachey started her career as a TV host on three different TV shows in 2003, including MTV Hits, Miss Teen USA, and Total Request Live.

Two years later, Vanessa Lachey was invited as a New York correspondent for the TV show Entertainment Tonight. Her presence there helped her land another hosting job on the screen.

In 2009, she hosted the TV show Real Beauty, where there were ten contestants who competed for $100,000. She hosted the show alongside the American top model Tyra Banks.

Besides working as a TV host, she also had a career in acting. She debuted as an actress in 2001 with three different TV series such as That’s Life, City Guys, and The Bold and the Beautiful.

As for her big-screen career, she started it with the movie The Break in 2003. It was then followed by another movie titled Live 8 in 2005.

She could also be seen in the What’s Left of Me (2006) music video, which was sung by her now-husband, Nick Lachey.

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Profile

Real Name: Vanessa Joy Minnillo
Stage Name: Vanessa Lachey
Also Known as: –
Nickname: Vanessa
Birthday: November 9, 1980
Birthplace: Angeles City, Philippines
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Nationality: American-Filippino
Height: 170 cm (5’7”)
Weight: 54 kg (119 lbs)
Blood Type: –
Religion: Buddhism
Professions: Actress, Fashion Model, TV Host, Beauty Queen
Education: Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School, Bishop England High School
Hobbies: –
Parents: Vincent Charles Minnillo (Father), Helen Ramos Bercero (Mother)
Sibling: Vincent Junior Minnillo (Brother)
Husband: Nick Lachey (Married 2011 – )
Boyfriends: Orlando Bloom (2005), Derek Jeter (2003 – 2005)
Facebook: Vanessa Lachey Official
Twitter: @vanessalachey
Instagram: @vanessalachey
TikTok: @vanessalachey
YouTube: –

Facts

Vanessa’s wedding was broadcast on a TV channel in 2011.
She and her husband, Nick Lachey, were born on the same date.
Vanessa has three children named Camden John Lachey, Brooklyn Elisabeth Lachey, and Phoenix Robert Lachey.
She once had to move to Turkey to accompany her mother.
Vanessa was a broken-home child.
Her father, Vincent Charles Minnillo, is from Ohio while her mother, Helen Ramos Bercero, is from Manila.
She has an adopted brother.
Vanessa had to frequently switch schools because of her father’s job.
She has a stepmother named Donna Minnillo.
Vanessa once dated a baseball player named Derek Jeter and a fellow actor named Orlando Bloom.
She is of Italian, Russian, Jewish, American, Filipino, and Irish descent.
Her mother left her when she was nine years old.
Vanessa is the first Miss Teen USA from South Carolina.
Her ideal type is…
Her net worth is around $25 million.

Movies

Once Upon a Main Street (2020), as Amelia Lewis
A Doggone Christmas (2020), as Becca
A Twist of Christmas (2018), as Abby Hewitt
Sebastian Says (2016), as Jenna
The First Wives Club (2016), as Sasha
Nick & Vanessa’s Dream Wedding (2011), as the executive producer
This Little Piggy (2010), as…
Total Finale Live (2008), as self
Disaster Movie (2008), as Amy
2008 American Music Awards (2008), as self
There’s Something About Ashley: The Story of Headstrong (2007), as self
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007), as Johnny’s Wedding Date
Live 8 (2005), as self
The Break (2003), as Malia

TV Series

NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service (CBS | 2022), as Jane Tennant
NCIS: Hawai’i (CBS | 2021), as Jane Tennant
Call Me Kat (Fox | 2021), as Tara
BH90210 (Fox | 2019), as Camille
American Housewife (ABC | 2019), as Crissy
Truth Be Told (NBC | 2015), as Tracy
Dads (Fox | 2013), as Camilla Whittemore
Hawaii Five-0 (CBS | 2011), as Susan
30 Rock (NBC | 2011), as Carmen Chao
Psych (USA Network | 2010), as Gina
CSI: NY (CBS | 2009), as Grace Chandler
How I Met Your Mother (CBS | 2008), as Ashlee
Morning After (MTV | 2003), as self
Maybe It’s Me (The WB Network | 2002), as Sexy Student
That’s Life (CBS | 2001), as Cheerleader
City Guys (NBC | 2001), as Hot Girl
The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS | 2001), as Amanda Wexler

TV Shows

Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show (Syndication | 2022), as a guest
The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On (Netflix | 2022), as a guest
I Can See Your Voice (Fox | 2022), as a guest
Up Next (YouTube | 2021), as a guest
Well Done with Sebastian Maniscalco (Food Network | 2021), as a guest
The Drew Barrymore Show (CBS | 2021), as a guest
CBS Mornings (CBS | 2021), as a guest
The 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards (CBS | 2021), as the host
Love is Blind: After the Altar (Netflix | 2020), as the host
Game Night with the Hamiltons (YouTube | 2020), as a guest
Celebrity Show-Off (TBS | 2020), as a guest
The Kelly Clarkson Show (NBC | 2020), as a guest
IMDb Originals (YouTube | 2020), as the host
Dish Nation (Fox | 2020), as a guest
Tamron Hall (CBS | 2020), as a guest
Miss Universe 2019 (Fox | 2019), as a guest
Red Carpet Report (YouTube | 2019), as a guest
Access Hollywood (NBC | 2019), as a guest
Sugar Rush (Netflix | 2019), as a guest
The $100,000 Pyramid (ABC | 2018), as a guest
WGN Morning News (WGN-TV | 2018), as a guest
Miss USA 2018 (Fox | 2018), as the co-host
The Talk (CBS | 2017), as a guest
Top Chef Jr (Bravo | 2017), as the host
Dancing with the Stars (ABC | 2017), as a contestant
Steve (Facebook Watch | 2017), as a guest
Extra (YouTube | 2017), as a guest
Hip Hop Squares (VH1 | 2017), as a guest
Hollywood Game Night (NBC | 2017), as a guest
Battle of the Network Stars (ABC | 2017), as a contestant
Dinner at Tiffani’s (Cooking Channel | 2016), as a guest
FabLife (ABC | 2015), as the co-host
Celebrity Page (Reelz | 2015), as a guest
Today (NBC | 2015), as a guest
The Real (Fox | 2015), as a guest
Home & Family (ABC | 2015), as a guest
Access Daily (NBC | 2015), as a guest
Hollywood Today Live (Fox | 2015), as a guest
On Your Marc! (Food Network | 2014), as a guest
Good Day L.A. (Fox | 2013), as a guest
Fox and Friends (Fox | 2012), as a guest
Good Morning America (ABC | 2012), as a guest
Big Morning Buzz Live (VH1 | 2012), as a guest
Rachael Ray (Food Network | 2011), as a guest
Total Wipeout USA (ABC | 2011), as the host
American Music Awards 2011 (ABC | 2011), as the host
Countdown to the American Music Awards (ABC | 2011), as the host
Golden Globe Awards Red Carpet Special (NBC | 2010), as the host
True Beauty (ABC | 2009), as the host
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC | 2009), as a guest
The Tyra Banks Show (The CW | 2009), as a guest
Late Night with Conan O’Brien (NBC | 2008), as a guest
Miss Universe 2007 (NBC | 2007), as the host
MTV Goes Gold: New Year’s Eve 2007 (MTV | 2007), as the host
High School Stories: Scandals, Pranks, and Controversies (MTV | 2006), as the host
Oscar Countdown 2006 (ABC | 2006), as a guest
2006 MTV Video Music Awards (MTV | 2006), as a guest
Howard Stern on Demand (In Demand | 2006), as a guest
Wild ‘N Out (VH1 | 2005), as a guest
The Andy Milonakis Show (MTV | 2005), as a guest
Live with Kelly and Ryan (ABC | 2005), as a guest
Entertainment Tonight (Network 10 | 2005), as a guest
The View (ABC | 2005), as a guest
MTV Spring Break: Cancun 2005 (MTV | 2005), as the host
Real World: Skeletons (MTV | 2004), as the host
The Greatest Commercials: Super Bowl vs the World (CBS | 2005), as the co-host
The Tony Danza Show (NBC | 2005), as a guest
Iced Out New Year’s Eve 2005 (MTV | 2004), as the host
MTV New Year’s Eve Live 2004 (MTV | 2004), as the host
The Shady National Convention (MTV | 2004), as the host
Good Day Live (Fox | 2004), as the host
The Miss Teen USA Pageant (NBC | 2004), as the host
Never Before Scene (YouTube | 2004), as the host
MTV Prom Date (MTV | 2004), as the host
Spring Break Celebrity Fantasies (MTV | 2004), as the host
MTV Hits (MTV | 2003), as the host
Miss Teen USA (NBC | 2003), as the judge
Total Request Live (MTV | 2003), as the host
The 50th Annual Miss USA Pageant (CBS | 2001), as a guest

Music Video Appearances

What’s Left of Me (2006) – Nick Lachey

Nominations

2006 Teen Choice Awards – TV (Choice Personality) – Total Request Live and Entertainment Tonight

Vanessa Lachey is mostly known for being a host of numerous TV shows. That said, her talents do not stop there as she also has a knack for acting and modeling.