Vanessa Minnillo
Also known as Vanessa Lachey
Biography
About Vanessa Minnillo
Vanessa Joy Lachey (née Minnillo) was born on November 9, 1980, in Angeles, Central Luzon, Philippines, and is American of Asian ethnicity. She first gained national attention when she was named Miss Teen USA in 1998, a title that launched her career in entertainment. As a television host, she has been a New York-based correspondent for Entertainment Tonight and hosted Total Request Live on MTV, establishing herself as a familiar face on screen. In addition to her hosting work, she has pursued acting, landing a principal role in the series NCIS: Hawaii as Jane Tennant since 2021. Standing 5'7" with a slim build, she has black hair and brown eyes. She also works as a beauty pageant contestant and actress, with a substantial following of 1.1 million on Instagram.
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Profile details
Personal
- Birthplace
- Angeles, Central Luzon, Philippines
- Ethnicity
- Asian
Body
- Hair Color
- Black
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 119 lbs (or 54 kg)
- Measurements
- 34–24–33 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.73
- Bra/Cup Size
- 34C show conversions - UK: 34C, EU: 75C, AU: 12C, JP: 75C
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 1.1m (as of May 2026)
Frequently asked
How did Vanessa Minnillo first become famous?
She was named Miss Teen USA in 1998, which launched her career in hosting and acting.
What are her main television roles?
She was a correspondent for Entertainment Tonight, hosted Total Request Live on MTV, and has played Jane Tennant in NCIS: Hawaii since 2021.
Did you know
- Born in the Philippines and later becoming an American citizen, she holds dual cultural ties.
- Her measurements, 34-24-33, are consistent with a slim body type and a 34C bra size.
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