Biography
Who is Vanessa Merrell?
Early Life and Background
Vanessa Jo Merrell was born in Kansas City, Missouri, in the United States. Her birth date is August 6, 1996. Vanessa has an identical twin sister named Veronica Jo Merrell-Burriss. Their parents are Paul Merrell, a musician and video editor, and Wendy Merrell, a former school administrator.
The Merrell twins grew up in Kansas City. In June 2013, they moved to Los Angeles. This move followed an unsuccessful agreement with the Disney Channel.
Education and Early Career
In 2015, Vanessa Merrell enrolled at California State University, Northridge. She pursued studies in TV production at the university. However, Vanessa and her sister later withdrew from their studies. This decision was due to conflicts with their travel schedules.
The Merrell Twins launched their primary YouTube channel in late 2009. They began uploading videos regularly around 2013. Their father produces and edits their video content.
Acting and YouTube Success
Vanessa Merrell has appeared in various online videos and television shows. She often featured in AwesomenessTV content. Vanessa also had recurring roles on the television series "Jane the Virgin." In 2016, she appeared in the film "The Standoff."
The Merrell Twins launched a clothing line called True IMG in July 2018. The phrase "true image" is taken from the Latin meaning of Veronica's name. The butterfly in the logo represents the Greek meaning of Vanessa's name.
Awards and Personal Life
Vanessa Merrell, along with her twin, has received several nominations and awards. In 2016, they won YouNower of the Year at the 8th Shorty Awards. They also received a Streamy Award for Best Live Social Media in 2016. In 2018, they won the Streamy Award in the Lifestyle category. They were nominated for Choice Female Web Star at the Teen Choice Awards in 2017 and 2018. In 2018, they also received a nomination for Choice YouTuber. The twins were nominated for Best YouTube Ensemble at the 11th Shorty Awards in 2019. In 2020, they were nominated for Favorite Female Social Star at the Kids' Choice Awards.
Vanessa Merrell married musician John Vaughn on January 27, 2023. At the beginning of 2023, Vanessa and her husband formed a music duo called ButterflyTiger. They released their debut single, "Love Me (Like You Do)," on February 24, 2023. The twins have stated that they have Spanish, Portuguese, Irish, German, and Mexican ancestry.
Birthday and age
Vanessa Merrell was born on August 6, 1996, which makes Vanessa 30 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Vanessa shares the date with 28 other famous people.
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