User:Vanna Girod

VANNA VEE Actress ·•· Model ·•· Artiste

Best known for her energetic personality and exotic appeal, Vanna Vee Girod is quickly expanding her reach beyond borders through her influence in film and music.

In blending her modeling talents with her love for song, Vanna began musical collaborations with popular recording artistes throughout the Caribeean (Jus Now, Beenie Man and Denise Belfon) while singing backing vocals on tracks for Machel Montano, Bunji Garlin, Kees and Kerwin Du bois. Vanna was quickly recognized for her unique presence and graceful sound, and would eventually perform for audiences in the UK - at events which also featured the Gypsy Kings, Alexander O’Neal, Soul to Soul and many others.

During the early stages of her career Vanna developed a passion for the performing arts. She would soon become an apprentice of the late Sullivan Walker, to begin her journey as an actress. Vanna advanced her professional training with intensive coaching sessions under the teachings of Kirk Baltz and Raphael Noble. Through both Meisner and Method discipline, Vanna has refined her own style of artistic expression, both on stage and on camera. Vanna would later secure the role as lead actress in the 2017 acclaimed narrative feature film Moko Jumbie by Vashti Anderson.

“Music, art and acting have always been a part of who I am. Through artistic creation I am able to live a truly colourful life.” Vanna Vee Girod

“...a tangled web of cinematic intrigue that is gripping and satisfying in equal measure.” Christopher Llewellyn Reed (Hammer to Nail) MOKO JUMBIE A gothic punk Caribbean love story “This combination of dreamy visuals and well thought out (not to mention brilliantly acted) characters makes this film stand out in the crowded line up of EIFF.” Sally Roberts (The Wee Review) While being a lover of life and adventure Vanna Vee continues to explore the world playing and writing heartfelt songs. Fedora Magazine

Through acting, Vanna approaches each role with charisma and grace, welcoming each experience as a chance to explore a new version of herself. Through music she expands on her craft, blending thoughts with melody, while putting her emotions out into the world. “I love being able to connect with audiences through the roles I act and the words I write. This release of emotion brings with it a vulnerability that keeps us ‘human’ yet makes us all relatable.”