Born on October 15, 1968, in Las Vegas, Vanessa Marcil (born as Venessa Sally Ortiz) is a popular model and actress who has been seen in several television shows and films over the years. She is best known for her role as Brenda Barret in General Hospital that first aired in 1963. It is the longest television show in the history of the Hollywood television industry with over 57 Seasons. She won several awards for her role in this series, including the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. She left the show in 1996 to explore other opportunities. Opposite co-star Nicolas Cage, she starred in the blockbuster movie The Rock (1996). She has also starred in other hit shows like Las Vegas (2003-2008) and Beverly Hills 90210 (1999-2000). Marcil returned as Brenda in 2002 in General Hospital on popular demand. She was also seen in The Nanny Express (2008) and One Hot Summer (2009).

In the past, Vanessa Marcil has worked with celebrity makeup artists which include: Joanna Schlip and Marie-Josée Leduc. Who is Vanessa Marcil's hair stylist? Some of the hair stylists that Vanessa Marcil has worked with for red carpet or editorial shoots include: Carlos Ortiz.