Vanessa Parise
Vanessa Parise is a director, actor, and writer. Named one of "Ten Female Directors Breaking Stereotypes" by SheKnows, Vanessa grew up one of five children in a large, extended, Italian-Columbian-Jewish family, which inspired Kiss the Bride (2002). Parise is a dual citizen of... Read full bio →
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Jack and Jill vs. the World
Jack's lavish life as a NYC advertising exec collides with Jill's fiery idealism. Opposites attract, but Jill soon violates Rule 1 of Jack's relationship manifesto: "Be Honest."
Kiss the Bride
Danni is the first Sposato daughter to marry; that is, if her three wild sisters don't first tear the family apart. Niki, Chrissy and Toni return home for the long overdue Italian-style family reunion, and quickly try to one-up the other.