• Vanessa Fontana is one of 18 contestants on the MTV reality show Paris Hilton's My New BFF. Fontana and Brittany Flickinger are the final two contestants vying for Paris Hilton's friendship.

• 1. Age: 22 at the time of filmingIAmOnMTV.com: Vanessa Fontana
  2. Originally from Anchorage, Alaska
  3. Hometown: Mount Vernon, Washington
  4. Employment: Receptionist
  5. Is studying for a teaching degree
  6. Enjoys reading, writing, painting and dancing
  7. Favorite music artists: Mariah Carey, Gwen Stefani and Maroon 5
  8. Was Hilton's first "pet"
  9. Was confronted by Lauren in Las Vegas
  10. Lost the makeover competition when Kayley Gable made her over

• My New BFF Fast Facts

  1. Premiere: September 30, 3008
  2. Network: MTV
  3. Creator: Riley McCormick
  4. Director: Jeanne Yugar
  5. Starring: Paris Hilton
  6. Run time: 60 minutes
  7. 18 contestants: 16 women and 2 men
  8. Hilton is also shooting a British version of the show, titled My New BBF (British Best Friend)

• Vanessa Fontana Quote

  Regarding Paris Hilton: "She's a very funny person. I think she's very inspiring. She has a billion different businesses under her belt. … She has so much going on right now that how can it not inspire you to go after your dreams?"HeraldNet: Vanessa Fontana on BFF (October 14, 2008)

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