Biography: Vanessa Calcano Thomas is a bilingual attorney, professor, model, actress, wife, and mother of three. What, like it's hard? Whether it's defending clients in a court of law, cheering on her daughter in volleyball, or modeling orange juice, this proud Puerto-Rican defines excellence. She's been a single mom, a lawyer, and an educator, so her experience, warmth, and sincerity have helped her leap into acting and shine on set.