Vanessa Williams

Started performing with the New York City Opera's Children's Chorus when she was 11, and remained a member for five years.  Nominated for a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Performer in a Children's Special for 2002 made-for-TV drama Our America . Penned a book of prose and poetry titled Shine, and has also had writing published in Essence magazine. Broadway appearances include roles in the musical  Sarafina!  and the play Mule Bone. ~ Rovi