Vanessa Merrell, born on August 6, 1996, in Kansas City, Missouri, relocated to Los Angeles, California, at the age of 16. She shares an identical twin sister, Veronica Merrell, who is also a talented actress, musician, singer, and songwriter. Together, they are known as the Merrell Twins and operate three YouTube channels: "Merrell Twins", "Roni and Nessa", and "Merrell Twins Live".
Vanessa has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry, appearing in various projects, including the CW Network's Jane the Virgin (2014, 2015, 2016),MTV's Faking It (2015),The Standoff movie (2016),Like A Boss movie (2020),Switched movie (2020),and numerous video projects on Awesomeness TV's YouTube channel.
The Merrell Twins, comprising Vanessa and Veronica, have gained a massive following on their main YouTube channel, boasting over 5.1 million subscribers and more than 1 billion views. They are renowned for their versatility, showcasing their range in both comedy and music through original comedy sketches, original music videos, popular song covers, original funny songs, and challenges.
Throughout their career, the Merrell Twins have received numerous accolades, including a Shorty Award for YouNower of the Year in 2016, a second Shorty Award nomination in 2019 for Best YouTube Ensemble, two Streamy Awards for Best Live show in 2016 and Lifestyle in 2018, and nominations for several Teen Choice Awards and Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.
