Vanessa Martinez

Acting

Vanessa Martinez

Born June 19, 1979 · Chicago, Illinois, USA (age 47)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Vannessa Martinez (born June 19, 1979 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American actress. She has appeared mostly in the films of director John Sayles, in particular Limbo (film), Lone Star (1996 film) and Casa de los babys.

Known For

WarriorWarrior · 2011
Warrior
7.82011
MovieDramaAction
The youngest son of an alcoholic former boxer returns home, where he's trained by his father for competition in a mixed martial arts tournament – a path that puts the fighter on a collision course with his estranged, older brother.
Flamin' HotFlamin' Hot · 2023
Flamin' Hot
8.02023
MovieDramaHistory
The inspiring true story of Richard Montañez, the Frito Lay janitor who channeled his Mexican American heritage and upbringing to turn the iconic Flamin' Hot Cheetos into a snack that disrupted the food industry and became a global pop culture phenomenon.
The Neon DemonThe Neon Demon · 2016
The Neon Demon
6.52016
MovieHorrorThriller
When aspiring model Jesse moves to Los Angeles, her youth and vitality are devoured by a group of beauty-obsessed women who will take any means necessary to get what she has.
McFarland, USAMcFarland, USA · 2015
McFarland, USA
7.52015
MovieDramaFamily
A track coach in a small California town transforms a team of athletes into championship contenders.
Lone StarLone Star · 1996
Lone Star
7.11996
MovieDramaMystery
When the skeleton of his murdered predecessor is found, Sheriff Sam Deeds unearths many other long-buried secrets in his Texas border town.
Go for SistersGo for Sisters · 2013
Go for Sisters
6.02013
MovieCrimeDrama
Bernice and Fontayne grew up so tight they could ‘go for sisters’. After twenty years apart, they are reunited when Bernice is assigned to be Fontayne’s parole officer — just when she needs help on the wrong side of the law.
LimboLimbo · 1999
Limbo
6.61999
MovieAdventureDrama
Traumatized by a fishing boat accident many years before, Joe Gastineau has given up his hopes for a life beyond the odd jobs he takes to support himself. That quickly changes when nomadic club singer Donna de Angelo and her troubled teen-age daughter enter Joe’s life. Both mother and daughter fall for Joe, increasing the friction between them. The tension continues to build when Joe invites them on a pleasure cruise up the Alaskan coast, discovering too late that the trip may cost them their lives.
DronesDrones · 2026
Drones
2026
MovieScience FictionThriller
When a tech enthusiast subscribes to a groundbreaking Drone Butler service, he’s enamored by the technology’s intuition and uncanny attentiveness to his needs—until it begins to cross disturbing lines. DRONES is a sci-fi thriller that looks at our trust and dependence on tech, and how the ease of convenience can quickly devolve into something more sinister. ​

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