Denise Vasi (born March 1, 1983) is an American fashion model and actress.[1] She is best known for her roles as Randi Hubbard on ABC's soap opera All My Children (2008–2011) and Raquel on Single Ladies (2011-2015).

Denise Vasi Mandler
Born (1983-03-01) March 1, 1983 (age 41)
New York City, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actress, model
Years active2006-present
Spouse
(m. 2013)
Children2

Early life

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Denise Vasi was born on March 1, 1983, in New York City. Denise and her two younger brothers were raised in Brooklyn. She is of Puerto Rican, Dominican and Greek heritage. She attended John Dewey High School and Long Island University where she studied Business.

Career

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Acting

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Vasi appeared in ABC's soap opera All My Children as Randi Morgan from 2008 to 2011.[1] She had guest roles on several television shows such as Law and Order: Criminal Intent, White Collar, How to Make It in America and The Protector. Her film roles include The Good Guy (2009), When in Rome (2010), What's Your Number? (2011) and Magic Mike (2012). In 2012, she joined the second season of VH1's comedy-drama series Single Ladies in a new lead role.[2] She portrayed businesswoman Raquel Lancaster for three seasons.[2]

She also featured in rapper Common's music video for Go! and How Do I Breathe by singer Mario.

Modeling

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Vasi signed to Ford Models at the age of 12.[1] She is represented by Next Models and has featured in on-camera and print campaigns for brands including Olay, Dove, Bobbi Brown, Nexxus, Urban Decay, Avon, Sharp, Lay's, Target, Fiorucci, Maria Barros, Dollhouse, American Eagle, Old Navy, Republic and Frederick's of Hollywood.

She has appeared in magazine editorials for Marie Claire, Elle and GQ Italia.

Personal life

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On October 12, 2013, Vasi married director Anthony Mandler in Santa Ynez, California.[3] In February 2015, Vasi gave birth to their daughter, Lennox, during an at home birth.[4][5] On June 28, 2019, she gave birth to a baby boy, also during an at home birth.

Filmography

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Film
Year Title Role Notes
2009 The Good Guy Suki
2009 The Magnificent Cooly-T Morgan
2010 When in Rome Gala Hostess Uncredited
2011 What's Your Number? Cara
2012 Magic Mike Ruby
2013 Things Never Said Jasmine
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2006 Exposing the Order of the Serpentine Student
2008 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Sarah Baker Episodes: "Assassin" and "Contract"
2008–2011 All My Children Randi Hubbard 252 episodes
2009, 2011 White Collar Cindy Episodes: "Pilot" (2009) and "On Guard" (2011)
2010 How to Make It in America Alisa Episode: "Never Say Die"
2011 The Protector Mary Jo Holder Episode: "Bangs"
2012–2014 Single Ladies Raquel Lancaster 26 episodes

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Denise Vasi". IMDb. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
  2. ^ a b "'All My Children's' Denise Vasi Joins VH1's 'Single Ladies' | Hollywood Reporter". www.hollywoodreporter.com. 5 December 2011. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
  3. ^ Vasi, Denise (October 12, 2016). "Happy Anniversary My Love!! Three Years Down. 10/12/13". Instagram.com. Retrieved October 21, 2016..
  4. ^ Augustine, Afiya (February 11, 2015). "Denise Vasi Welcomes Baby Girl". Wetpaint.com. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
  5. ^ Vasi, Denise (February 10, 2015). "On 2/2 Our Daughter Lennox Mae Mandler Was Born". Instagram.com. Retrieved October 21, 2016.
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