Vanessa Malanga
Acting
Biography
Vanessa Malanga is an actor, singer, and model in the greater NYC area. She has been active in the industry since 2011. Vanessa graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre from Catawba College and obtained a certificate in Musical Theatre from New York Film Academy. Further training includes film/TV, improvisation, dance, and script writing. She enjoys collaborating with fellow artists around the city with the goals of bringing happiness and enlightenment to all.
Known For
A fading actor best known for his portrayal of a popular superhero attempts to mount a comeback by appearing in a Broadway play. As opening night approaches, his attempts to become more altruistic, rebuild his career, and reconnect with friends and family prove more difficult than expected.
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
A standup comic discovers that his wife is unfaithful, leading him to reevaluate his life amidst the New York City comedy scene.
Crashing
Four NYU girls who will do whatever it takes to make it in NYC - even if it involves a scheme or eight.
Downtown Girls
Beth Briggs has spent her entire adult life afraid. She has witnessed her New York City neighborhood grow more dangerous, and feels helpless to change it. Paralyzing visions of being attacked make her withdraw into the safety of her closest companions: her sister, Alison, and her best friend, Kate. But secluding herself only makes Beth feel like a coward.
Mirage
Emma Mitchell (Sarah LeJeune) is a dance major who transfers to a new college her junior year. At the back to school bash Nick Stewart (Jay Wilkinson), a music major, is performing. He sees her and is so stricken that he has to know her
Sway
On a moonlit night, to estranged lovers unexpectedly cross paths in the west village; only to remind themselves why they should have rather remained estranged.