Vanessa Villela Biography
Originally from Mexico, Vanessa Villela is an actor and real estate agent at The Oppenheim Group. She is the newest addition to season 4 of Netflix’s reality series, Selling Sunset.
Also, Villela is an award-winning Mexican-American actress. She has starred in several TV shows and soap operas including El Cuerpo del Deseo, El Señor de los Cielos, and Una Maid en Manhattan. The actress attained American citizenship in 2017.
Vanessa Villela Age | Birthday
Born on January 28, 1978, the real estate agent, Villela is 46 years old (age as of 2024). The Selling Sunset star celebrates her birthday on the 28th of January yearly.
Vanessa Villela Parents
Villela was born and raised in Mexico by her parents. The actress cum real estate agent has not shared details about her parents. She has a younger brother and sister. Unfortunately, her sister passed away in 2018, and on her birthday (August 28th, 2019), Vanessa took to her Instagram to remember her sister with a photo of the three siblings that she captioned in part:
Keep shining, keep radiant, keep guiding me, keep being you. I thank you and honor you. You taught me love is a bridge that takes people from mortal to immortal. On your birthday I hope you have a great party in heaven, a place where love knows no limits.
We are keeping tabs and we shall update you should her parents’ details be revealed by a credible source.

Nationality and Ethnicity
Vanessa Villela is a Mexican-American, originally from Mexico where she was born and raised. In 2017, she proudly announced that she had become an American citizen. Villela identifies as Latin in terms of her ethnicity.
Vanessa Villela Height
Villela stands at a height of 5 feet and 5 inches.
Vanessa Villela Husband
Vanessa Villela, star of “Selling Sunset,” married creative director and photographer Nick Hardy in a magical ceremony on September 3, 2022. The couple, who got engaged in January 2022, celebrated their wedding at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar in San Diego. Their intimate yet grand event featured a dove release, a mariachi band, and 250 large church candles.
Vanessa Villela Children
As of now, Vanessa V has not publicly disclosed whether she has any children1. The “Selling Sunset” star and real estate agent has kept this aspect of her personal life private, leaving fans curious about her family plans.
Vanessa Villela Career and Education
Villela is an award-winning Mexican American actress and a real estate agent. She has starred in television shows/series such as:
- Mujer,
- casos de la vida real,
- Amada enemiga,
- Romantica Obsesion,
- Elias,
- inocentes o culpables,
- El amor no es como lo pintan,
- Lo que callamos las mujeres,
- Subete a mi moto,
- Un nuevo amor,
- El Cuerpo del Deseo,
- El Señor de los Cielos and
- Una Maid en Manhattan.
The actress attended Centro de Educación Artística de Televisa, a performing arts and entertainment educational institution in Mexico.
Moreover, Villela is a real estate agent at The Oppenheim Group, a real estate company in Los Angeles. She is a cast member of Netflix’s Selling Sunset which she joined in its fourth season.
Vanessa Villela’s Profile:
Attribute | Details |
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Full Name | Vanessa Villela |
Date of Birth | January 28, 1978 |
Place of Birth | Mexico City, Mexico |
Nationality | Mexican-American |
Husband | Nick Hardy |
Known For | “Selling Sunset” |
Career Highlights | Starred in telenovelas like “El Señor de los Cielos” and “Una Maid en Manhattan” |
Languages | Spanish, English |
Occupation | Actress, Real estate Agent |
Net Worth | Estimated around $5 million |
Selling Sunset
Vanessa Villela is the newest cast member of Netflix’s reality series, Selling Sunset. Villela and Emma Hernan are the newest addition to the reality series as they join other members in season 4.
Moreover, the Mexican-American shared her joy of joining the team on an Instagram post that in part read:
Dreams do come true. It is with great honor and excitement that the official announcement was made today about me joining the beautiful and fun cast of one of the top Netflix shows, Selling Sunset, and the amazing team and company of Real Estate The Oppenheim Group.
Selling Sunset showcases the drama at The Oppenheim Group, where elite real estate brokers sell the luxurious life to their affluent buyers. The real estate agents sell properties in sunny Los Angeles where there is an abundance of rich and famous people.
Moreover, Season 4 of Netflix’s reality series, Selling Sunset premieres on November 24, 2021.
Selling Sunset Season 4 Cast
The other cast members of Netflix’s Selling Sunset season 4 are:
- Heather Rae Young
- Emma Hernan
- Jason Oppenheim
- Brett Oppenheim,
- Chrishell Stause
- Christine Quinn
- Mary Fitzgerald
- Romain Bonnet
- Amanza Smith
- Maya Vander
- Davina Potratz
Vanessa Villela Net worth
Villela has an estimated net worth of $5 million (according to Celebrity Net Worth). She has amassed her worth through her career as an actress. Besides, Villela is now a real estate agent and she continues to add her value.
Vanessa Villela Instagram
Vanessa is active on Instagram. Her Instagram handle is @vannevillela with 810k followers as of September 2024.