Vanessa del Rio
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: Vanessa del Rio (b. March 31, 1952) is a retired American pornographic actress. Vanessa del Rio was born Ana Maria Sanchez and raised in Harlem, New York, the daughter of immigrants from Cuba and Puerto Rico background. Del Rio began appearing in adult films in 1974. In the span of about 25 years, del Rio has appeared in over 100 pornographic films and in several music videos, notably "Get Money" by Junior M.A.F.I.A. Though del Rio retired from adult films in 1986, in part due to the AIDS scare prevalent at the time, she returned shortly thereafter, and continued her porn career until 1999. Afterwards, she remains somewhat active in the adult entertainment industry through her Web site and by making special appearances at award shows and conventions. During and after her porn career, she appeared on many TV shows as herself, including a 1996 episode of "NYPD Blue."
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Complete Filmography & Verdicts
| Year | Movie | Character | Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | X-Rated 2: The Greatest Adult Stars of All-Time | Self | HIT | |
| 2013 | Habla Women | Self | HIT | |
| 2011 | The Golden Age Of Erotica | (archive footage) | FLOP | |
| 2008 | Soul Men | Full-Figured Neighbor | FLOP | |
| 2004 | Strokin' to the Oldies: Vanessa Del Rio | (archive footage) | HIT | |
| 2000 | Give Me Your Soul... | Self | HIT | |
| 1998 | Playboy: The Story of X | Self | FLOP | |
| 1988 | Shop of Pleasure | - | HIT | |
| 1987 | Doctor Lust | Dr. Lana Lust | HIT | |
| 1986 | The Devil in Miss Jones 3: A New Beginning | Mandy | FLOP | |
| 1986 | Beyond Desire | Crystal | HIT | |
| 1986 | Deep Inside Vanessa Del Rio | Vanessa del Rio | FLOP | |
| 1984 | Viva Vanessa | - | HIT | |
| 1984 | Maid in Manhattan | Juanita | FLOP | |
| 1983 | Fox Holes | Conscript Maria | FLOP | |
| 1983 | Corruption | Erda | HIT | |
| 1983 | Silk Satin Sex | Denise | FLOP | |
| 1982 | Dirty Looks | (archive footage) | FLOP | |
| 1982 | Foxtrot | Celeste | FLOP | |
| 1982 | Top Secret | Juanita | FLOP | |
| 1981 | Lips | Maria | HIT | |
| 1981 | The Tale of Tiffany Lust | Florence Nightingale | FLOP | |
| 1981 | The Dancers | Frances | HIT | |
| 1981 | Flesh Fantasy | - | HIT | |
| 1981 | Platinum Paradise | The Hooker | HIT | |
| 1981 | Electric Blue 006 | Self / Hostess | HIT | |
| 1980 | Dracula Exotica | Vita Valdes | FLOP | |
| 1980 | Seka's Fantasies | Herself | HIT | |
| 1980 | A Scent of Heather | The Cook | FLOP | |
| 1980 | Co-Ed Fever | Vannessa | HIT | |
| 1980 | Afternoon Delights | Mrs. Smith at the Theater | FLOP | |
| 1980 | Girls U.S.A. | Sherry Spencer | FLOP | |
| 1980 | Her Name Was Lisa | Carmen | FLOP | |
| 1980 | Justine: A Matter of Innocence | Claudia Kendall | HIT | |
| 1980 | The Filthy Rich | Chilli Caliente | HIT | |
| 1979 | Tigresses | Tigress | HIT | |
| 1979 | Jack+Jill | Rosetta | FLOP | |
| 1978 | The Final Test | Claudia | HIT | |
| 1978 | Take Off | Girl by the Pool ("1970's") (uncredited) | HIT | |
| 1978 | Woman in Love: A Story of Madame Bovary | Simone Foster | FLOP | |
| 1977 | Joy Of Humiliation | Elena | HIT | |
| 1977 | House of De Sade | Lucille McLain | HIT | |
| 1976 | Come with Me My Love | Lola | HIT | |
| 1976 | Reunion | Elizabeth | FLOP | |
| 1976 | Appointment with Agony | Waitress | FLOP | |
| 1976 | Temptations | Marla | HIT | |
| 1976 | Bizarre Moods | Norma | FLOP | |
| 1976 | Virgin Snow | Nurse Ratched | HIT | |
| 1975 | China Doll | Nadja | HIT | |
| 1975 | Rape Victims | Carmen | HIT |