Vanessa Bauer: From Ice Queen to Action Star

Vanessa Bauer, known for her eight-year tenure on Dancing on Ice, has successfully pivoted to an acting career, landing two film roles. Her engagement to football agent James Rowe, which occurred last December on a frozen lake, has deepened their bond, though wedding plans are on hold due to her busy schedule. Bauer is eyeing Bali or Sicily for a potential wedding venue. Her acting journey includes a role in The Thursday Murder Club and her first lead in the action film Rise Of The Footsoldier: Retribution. She described her character, Isabella Chaika, as powerful and emotionally complex, requiring her to learn action sequences and gun handling for the film, part of which was shot in Ibiza and the UK. Bauer also shared that working with Tom Ellis on The Thursday Murder Club was a positive experience, with Ellis offering advice on immersing herself in roles. She aspires to roles that combine acting and figure skating, drawing inspiration from films like I, Tonya. Bauer misses Dancing on Ice but sees her acting career blossoming, hoping for future involvement in televised figure skating entertainment shows. She also cherishes the memory of her late father, Marco, whose spirit guides her through significant milestones.