Celebrating the Passion and Dreams of Vanessa from In the Heights!
Vanessa is a dreamer with fiery ambition, longing to escape her barrio for a better life. Her vibrant spirit dances between love and self-discovery, capturing the heartbeat of Washington Heights while chasing her couture dreams.
Vanessa (In The Heights) Trivia
What is Vanessa's dream job in "In the Heights"? (Medium)
#1: Fashion designer
#2: Nurse
#3: Lawyer
#4: Teacher
What is Vanessa's primary motivation for wanting to leave Washington Heights in "In the Heights"? (Genius)
#1: To pursue fashion design
#2: To escape her dysfunctional family
#3: To seek adventure
#4: To find true love
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Vanessa (In The Heights) Fun Facts
Vanessa, a character in In the Heights, dreams of becoming a fashion designer and often sketches her designs while working at the salon.
Vanessa is portrayed by actress Melissa Barrera, who was inspired by her own grandmother's journey as an immigrant when preparing for the role.
Vanessa (In The Heights) Polls
What's your favorite song from In the Heights?
"96,000"
"Breathe"
"When the Sun Goes Down"
"It Won't Be Long Now"
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What aspect of Vanessa's character resonates with you the most?
Her Ambition
Her Relationships
Her Cultural Identity
Her Growth Throughout the Story
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Music: The Heights by Various ArtistsHamilton: An American Musical by Lin-Manuel MirandaDear Evan Hansen (Original Broadway Cast Recording) by Benj Pasek & Justin PaulLegally Blonde: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) by Laurence O'Keefe & Nell BenjaminBring It On: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) by Tom Kitt & Lin-Manuel MirandaAvenue Q (Original Broadway Cast) by Robert Lopez & Jeff MarxWaitress (Original Broadway Cast Recording) by Sara BareillesThe Book of Mormon - Original Broadway Cast Recording by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez & Matt Stone
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Books:
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao
We Are All Broken
The Distance Between Us
A Kind of Freedom
The House of the Spirits
Cemetery Boys
Queen of the Tearling
The Sun Is Also a Star
Characters:
Anna (Frozen)
Evelyn Hugo (The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo)
Nina Rosario (In the Heights)
Mimi Marquez (Rent)
Eliza Hamilton (Hamilton)
Adelaide (Guys and Dolls)
Kim (Miss Saigon)
Maddie Fenton (Danny Phantom)
Denise (Empire)
Sarah (The Last Five Years)
Music:
The Heights by Various Artists
Hamilton: An American Musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Dear Evan Hansen (Original Broadway Cast Recording) by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul
Legally Blonde: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) by Laurence O'Keefe & Nell Benjamin
Bring It On: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) by Tom Kitt & Lin-Manuel Miranda
Avenue Q (Original Broadway Cast) by Robert Lopez & Jeff Marx
Waitress (Original Broadway Cast Recording) by Sara Bareilles
The Book of Mormon - Original Broadway Cast Recording by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez & Matt Stone
TV Shows:
Steven Universe
High Fidelity
Pose
Schmigadoon!
In the Heights: In Concert
The Get Down
Little Voice
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