Vanessa del Rio
Actor
Biography
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Vanessa del Rio (b. March 31, 1952) is a retired American pornographic actress. Vanessa del Rio was born Ana Maria Sanchez and raised in Harlem, New York, the daughter of immigrants from Cuba and Puerto Rico background. Del Rio began appearing in adult films in 1974. In the span of about 25 years, del Rio has appeared in over 100 pornographic films and in several music videos, notably "Get Money" by Junior M.A.F.I.A. Though del Rio retired from adult films in 1986, in part due to the AIDS scare prevalent at the time, she returned shortly thereafter, and continued her porn career until 1999. Afterwards, she remains somewhat active in the adult entertainment industry through her Web site and by making special appearances at award shows and conventions. During and after her porn career, she appeared on many TV shows as herself, including a 1996 episode of "NYPD Blue."
As Director
Filmography
Soul Men
as Full-Figured Neighbor 2008
X-Rated 2: The Greatest Adult Stars of All-Time
as Self 2016
Let Me Die a Woman
as Sandy (uncredited) 1977
Corruption
as Erda 1983
The Pink Ladies
as The Seductress 1979
Co-Ed Fever
as Vannessa 1980
The Filthy Rich
as Chilli Caliente 1980
The Tale of Tiffany Lust
as Florence Nightingale 1981
Her Name Was Lisa
as Carmen 1980
Justine: A Matter of Innocence
as Claudia Kendall 1980
The Devil in Miss Jones 3: A New Beginning
as Mandy 1986
Dracula Exotica
as Vita Valdes 1980
Babylon Pink
as The Housewife 1979
This Is America Part 2
as Topless Boxer in Red Shorts 1980
Foxtrot
as Celeste 1982
Playboy: The Story of X
as Self 1998
A Scent of Heather
as The Cook 1980