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From Verona to LA, Alessandra

Born in Verona with a Vietnamese background, Alessandra Mai Vinh is a model, actress, and dancer based in Los Angeles. Alessandra began dancing at 13 in Italy and after lots of determination and hard work she decided to move to the United States to pursue her dreams.

Her first stop was the Big Apple, where she attended the Broadway Dance Center. In New York Alessandra started her American artistic journey with season 1 and 2 of 50 Cent’s Power, Jodie Foster’s movie Money Monster and a live performance on Good Morning America. In LA she focused on her dance career with different projects with Carnival Choreographers Ball. She has worked with Paris Hilton, Bling Empire TV Star Guy Tang, Gianluca Todisco, Ellynora and HBO TV star Dolores Ninja, along with other names. She gave a talk at the Department of Theatre and Dance of The University of Texas at El Paso to their undergraduate students.

Her modeling career counts many collaborations, including those with Red Bull, Budweiser, American Express, Bulova Watches, Sonya Dakar, Lyft, and Black Magic Design. In Italy, Alessandra was featured on RAI, Marie Claire, and Vogue Italia.

Alessandra is a joyful and sparkling creative. Her experiences shaped her life and philosophy.

In her interview with our founder, Alessandra gives an insightful suggestion to those who want to embark a creative journey.

“Don't be afraid to ask for help and don't hesitate to reach out to people. So many people are actually very nice people that are willing to help.

Keep an open mind because you never know what life could bring you”