Vanessa Popkova is an Italian actress and model of Afro-Russian descent who was born in Italy with her twin sister Valentina Popkova. The duo began their career at the age of 4, appearing in the international drama Madame Luna. Following this, they joined the cast of the American thriller Cold Storage, starring Joe Keery and Liam Neeson. The twins also work as a model for top-tier global brands such as Brunello Cucinelli and Emilio Pucci. Outside of her entertainment career, Vanessa is an athlete competing in rhythmic gymnastics and competes at the pre-elite level and training in tennis.