Vanessa Marquez
American actress (1968–2018)
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- Vanessa Rosalia Marquez (December 21, 1968 – August 30, 2018) was an American actress.
- Career In 1992, Marquez appeared in the Seinfeld fourth season episode "The Cheever Letters", portraying a secretary in the Cuban Permanent Mission (the US and Cuba did not have mutual embassies from 1961 to 2015).
- Her television work included guest spots on popular programs, including Melrose Place in 1994 and Malcolm & Eddie in 1999, and recurring roles on ER from 1994 to 1997.
- Personal life Vanessa Rosalia Marquez was born in Los Angeles County, California.
- She grew up in Montebello, where she attended Schurr High School.
Vanessa Rosalia Marquez (December 21, 1968 – August 30, 2018) was an American actress. She was primarily known for her recurring role in the first three seasons of ER as nurse Wendy Goldman, as well as her role as Ana Delgado in the 1988 biographical drama film Stand and Deliver.
Career
In 1992, Marquez appeared in the Seinfeld fourth season episode "The Cheever Letters", portraying a secretary in the Cuban Permanent Mission (the US and Cuba did not have mutual embassies from 1961 to 2015). Her success with Stand and Deliver led to a career in film and television, with roles in the crime drama Blood In Blood Out (1993), and the independent film Twenty Bucks (1993). Her television work included guest spots on popular programs, including Melrose Place in 1994 and Malcolm & Eddie in 1999, and recurring roles on ER from 1994 to 1997. In addition to her acting credentials, Marquez appeared as a singer in the 2000 thriller film Under Suspicion.
Personal life
Vanessa Rosalia Marquez was born in Los Angeles County, California. She was the daughter of John Marquez, who died during the Vietnam War when she was one and half years old; and Delia McElfresh. She grew up in Montebello, where she attended Schurr High School.
Prior to her death, Marquez made headlines related to the #MeToo movement, alleging that she endured harassment while on the set of ER. In October 2017, she accused series star George Clooney of helping to "blacklist" her after she complained to executives about the harassment. Clooney denied the allegations.
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