American fashion model and actress (born 1983)
Denise Vasi (born March 1, 1983) is an American fashion model and actress. She is best known for her roles as Randi Hubbard on ABC's soap opera "All My Children" (2008–2011) and Raquel on "Single Ladies" (2011-2015).
Early life.
Denise Vasi was born on March 1, 1983, in New York City. Denise and her two younger brothers were raised in Brooklyn. She is of Puerto Rican, Dominican and Greek heritage. She attended John Dewey High School and Long Island University where she studied Business.
Career.
Acting.
Vasi appeared in ABC's soap opera "All My Children" as Randi Morgan from 2008 to 2011. She had guest roles on several television shows such as , "White Collar", "How to Make It in America" and "The Protector." Her film roles include "The Good Guy" (2009), "When in Rome" (2010), "What's Your Number?" (2011) and "Magic Mike" (2012). In 2012, she joined the second season of VH1's comedy-drama series "Single Ladies" in a new lead role. She portrayed businesswoman Raquel Lancaster for three seasons.
She also featured in rapper Common's music video for Go! and How Do I Breathe by singer Mario.
Modeling.
Vasi signed to Ford Models at the age of 12. She is represented by Next Models and has featured in on-camera and print campaigns for brands including Olay, Dove, Bobbi Brown, Nexxus, Urban Decay, Avon, Sharp, Lay's, Target, Fiorucci, Maria Barros, Dollhouse, American Eagle, Old Navy, Republic and Frederick's of Hollywood.
She has appeared in magazine editorials for "Marie Claire", "Elle" and "GQ Italia".
Personal life.
On October 12, 2013, Vasi married director Anthony Mandler in Santa Ynez, California. In February 2015, Vasi gave birth to their daughter, Lennox, during an at home birth.
On June 28, 2019, she gave birth to a baby boy, also during an at home birth.