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Vanna White is an American film actress and television personality known as the hostess of Wheel of Fortune. She was born in Conway, South Carolina. She got her recognition when she appeared on TV in 1980. At first, she was a beauty contestant in Miss Georiga and after that, she appeared in one episode of The Price Is Right. Vanna White's Personal Life Vanna White's Net Worth Vanna White's Career Wiki-Bio of Vanna White Gorgeous and beautiful American television personality and also the film actress, best known as the hostess of TY show Wheel of Fortune since 1982. She professionally debuted in a TV show named The Price Is Right where she participated as a contestant.

Vanna White is an American actress and TV personality widely famous as the hostess of Wheel of Fortune. She was born on February 18, 1957, to Miguel Angel and Joan Marie Rosich. Her first appearance on television came in 1980 as a participant in a game show The Price Is Right. Vanna’s career breakthrough came in 1982 when she became a hostess on the game show Wheel of Fortune. In addition to being a host, she has also done plenty of work as an actress, appearing in several television shows and movies so far. Coming towards her personal life, Vanna White remained married to restaurant owner George Santo Pietro from 1990 to 2002. While she has also dated actor John Gibson, businessman Michael Kaye, and John Donaldson.

Vanna White Personal Details:

  • Complete Name: Vanna Marie Angel
  • Nicknames: Vanna
  • Date of Birth: February 18, 1957
  • Birthplace: North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, U.S.
  • Nationality: American
  • Occupation: TV Personality, Actress
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Blonde

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Vanna White Family Details:

  • Father: Joan Marie Rosich
  • Mother: Miguel Angel
  • Siblings: None
  • Spouse Name: George Santo Pietro (m. 1990–2002)
  • Children Name: Gigi Santo Pietro (Daughter), Niko Santo Pietro (Son)

Vanna White Relationships History:

  • John Gibson (1982 – 1986)
  • George Santo Pietro (m. 1990–2002)
  • John Corbett (2001 – 2002)
  • Michael Kaye (2004 – 2006)
  • John Donaldson (2012)

Vanna White Career Highlights:

  • First Film: Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult (1994)
  • First TV Show: The Price Is Right (1980)

Vanna White Body Measurements:

The complete Vanna White measurements details are listed below including her weight, height, shoe, bra cup, bust, hip, waist and dress size.

  • Height in Feet: 5′ 6″
  • Height in Centimeters: 168 cm
  • Weight in Kilogram: 55 kg
  • Weight in Pounds: 121 pounds
  • Bra Size: 32C
  • Cup Size: C
  • Dress Size: N/a
  • Feet/ Shoe Size: 9 (US)
  • Body Measurements: 35-24-34

Vanna White Interesting Facts:

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  • Her father left the family when Vanna was just a few months old.
  • The first letter that she turned on Wheel of Fortune was a “T”.
  • She has worn over 6000 ensembles during her time on the show without any repeats.

White in 2009, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Vanna Marie Rosich

Place of Birth: North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, U.S.

Vanna White Leaving Wheel Of Fortune

Date of Birth: February 18, 1957

Ethnicity:
*biological father – Puerto Rican [Spanish, possibly other]
*mother – publicly unknown

Vanna White is an American television personality and film actress. She is known for her work on the game show Wheel of Fortune.

Vanna is the daughter of Miguel Angel (García) Rosich and Joan Marie (Nichols) White. Miguel left the family when Vanna was still a child. Vanna was eventually adopted by her stepfather, Herbert Stackley White, Jr. She has two children with her former husband, restaurant owner George Santo Pietro.

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Vanna’s biological father was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, with Spanish ancestry. Vanna’s mother is from the continental United States. Vanna is often described as also having Croatian, English, Italian, German, and Greek ancestry. It is not clear if this is accurate. It appears that Vanna’s mother was adopted.

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Vanna is often described as the niece of actor Christopher George, who was of Greek descent. Vanna has clarified the matter, saying, “he wasn’t a blood brother [of my mother], but my mother grew up with his family. Years later in L.A., he and his wife took me under their wing.”

Vanna’s biological paternal grandfather was Carlos Miguel Benigne/Benigno Tomás Rosich y Pasarell (the son of José Rosich y Alomar and Eudoxia Pasarell y Torres). Carlos was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico. José was born in Puerto Rico, to Spanish parents.

Vanna’s biological paternal grandmother was named Gloria Maria García.

One of Vanna’s ancestors may have had the surname Barnes and been one of the first mayors of Ponce, Puerto Rico.

Sources: Genealogy of Vanna White – https://www.geni.com

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Genealogy of Vanna’s father – https://familysearch.org

Vanna’s father on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Vanna’s paternal grandfather, Carlos Miguel Benigne/Benigno Tomás Rosich y Pasarell – https://www.ancestry.co.uk

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Birth record of Vanna’s paternal grandfather, Carlos Miguel Benigne/Benigno Tomás Rosich y Pasarell – https://familysearch.org

Vanna’s paternal grandfather, Carlos Miguel Benigne/Benigno Tomás Rosich y Pasarell, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Carlos Miguel Benigne/Benigno Tomás Rosich y Pasarell on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Carlos Miguel Benigne/Benigno Tomás Rosich y Pasarell on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Vanna’s mother on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org